Volunteer Guidelines
Regular / On-Site Volunteer Process
Regular volunteers aredefined as an individuals/groups that serves at the main office or a residential home at least twice a month;
- Individuals must be 18 years old or over
- Individuals must complete an Orientation
- Individuals must complete an Application Packet
- A Background Check must be completed at a Police Station
Direct Care Volunteer Process
Direct Care volunteers are defined as individuals/groups that directly work with the participants at a residential home at least twice a month;
- Individuals must be 18 years old or over
- Individuals must complete an Orientation
- Individuals must complete an Application Packet
- A Background Check must be completed at a Police Station
Episodic Volunteer Process
Episodic volunteers are defined as individuals/groups that serve at the main office, residential home or at a special event for one time;
- Individuals must be 18 years old or over
- Individuals must complete an Events Orientation
CHRIS Kids reserves the right to refuse the services of individuals/groups – You will not be able to volunteer at CHRIS Kids if you check any of the following:
- Are 17 or under
- Court Appointed / Court Mandated Community Service
- This includes traffic violations, truancy, etc.
- Convicted of a felony
Complete volunteer application and release form Volunteer
Application & Volunteer Release
Contact Robert Lewis at 404-564-3407 or robert.lewis@chriskids.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Administrative Assistance
- Assistant with general office work at the Main Office
- Creating Flyers, Filing, Making Phone Calls, Stuffing Envelopes, Etc.
- Sort In-Kind Donations in Pro Bono Room at Main Office
Adopt- A-Home/Family
- Adopt-A-Home and make it your Own; sponsor a home or family throughout the year as we seek to enhance their overall life experiences
- Adopt-A-Family to assist in their times of need
Customized Item Drives
- Mobilize a group to assist in meeting the needs of our participants
- Clothing Drive
- Food Drive
- School Supply Drive
Life Skills & Vocational Instruction
- Coach participants in general life skills:
- Coping with adversity, cooking, finances, shopping, etc.
- Assist participants with basic employment attainment/retention skills:
- Interviewing, resume writing, soft-skills, work-place conflict, etc.
Meal Preparation
- Prepare your best Cuisine or Bar-B-Que (family style) for a residential home
Motivational Speaking
- Reinforce positive behaviors with participants via your personal “story” and how you successfully overcame these challenges
Special Events
- Assist in a myriad of annual/daily projects at various locations
Tutoring
- Help participants in a residential home with home work during the school year
Contact Robert Lewis at 404-564-3407 or robert.lewis@chriskids.org
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