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Volunteer Now!Volunteer Programs
Depending on the level of involvement with children, all volunteers are required to have specific clearances as well as training. Read below for more details on our programs.
B.E.S.T. Friend Mentor Program
The B.E.S.T. Friend program provides a mentoring opportunity to Build Emotional and Social Ties (B.E.S.T.) by establishing a one-on-one friendship with a child or teen, age 10–18. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. Matches are made by our volunteer coordinator, based on needs and your abilities.
Required Certifications and Training
All B.E.S.T Friends will be assisted in acquring the the following clearances and trainings:
- Act 33/34 clearances
- Drug screen
- FBI clearance
- Current Physical exam and TB test (completed within the past 12 months)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid training
- Other training is required depending on the type of contact you have with a child or children
Host Family Program
Host Family Volunteers are families that take a child on scheduled visits to their homes and on outings into the community and act as role models and mentors. This program offers great value in that our children witness firsthand a loving home environment. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and will be matched by our volunteer coordinator, based on a child’s needs and your abilities. Volunteers can be married couples or families with children.
Required Certifications and Training
All Host Families will be assisted in acquiring the following clearances and trainings:
- Act 33/34 clearances
- FBI clearance
- Drug screen
- Current Physical exam and TB test (completed within the past 12 months)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid training
- Other training is required depending on the type of contact you have with a child or children
Program Volunteers
An activity based program provides volunteers the opportunity to bring their special interests, gifts and talents to our youth. The program volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and can share their skills in a variety of areas including:
- Music/instrumental lessons
- Recreation/sports activities
- Education/tutoring
- Arts and crafts activities
- Fitness activities
- Health and beauty
- Horticulture
- Social skills development
Required Certifications and Training
All Program Volunteers will be assisted in acquiring the following clearances and trainings:
- Act 33/34 clearances
- FBI clearance
- Drug screen
- Current Physical exam and TB test (completed within the past 12 months)
- Other training is required depending on the type of contact you have with a child or children
Support Volunteers
There are many tasks to accomplish in the upkeep of this organization. The assistance of volunteers in helping us to accomplish tasks in a timely and efficient manor is greatly valued at Holy Family. Support is needed in the following areas:
- Administration
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Archiving
- Reception
- Mailings
Required Certifications and Training
All Support Volunteers will be assisted in acquiring the following clearances and trainings:
- Act 33/34 clearances
- FBI clearance
- Drug screen
- Other training is required depending on the type of contact you have with a child or children
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