Deadline: As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
Volunteers are critical to us continuing our mission. They support everything YouthCare does, whether volunteering directly with youth or helping behind-the-scenes to ensure that young people have the environment and resources they need. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs. We seek volunteers that reflects that diversity.
Details
We value hard work, dedication to helping homeless youth move from survival mode into thriving and healthy young adulthood. We also value a sense of humor and respect of each other and the youth we serve. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs, and we seek a volunteer base that reflects that diversity.
Individual Opportunities
One person's time and skills can provide significant support in getting homeless youth off the streets and preparing for life. Click here to learn more about volunteering as an individual!
Group Opportunities
Families, friends, neighbors, colleagues, church groups — even book clubs or birthday parties — have all joined together to lend a hand. It's a great bonding experience and a huge help to YouthCare and the homeless youth we serve
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Here's what we typically seek in a volunteer:
- Willing to support our community's homeless youth
- 21+ years old for individual opportunities OR 18+ years old for group opportunities
- Able to commit to the allotted time commitment, typically 6 months consecutively
- Able to pass a national background check
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.