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Volunteers Needed!
Is God calling you to get involved?
We have a volunteer opportunity just right for you! For more information about Volunteering please sign up for a Volunteer Orientation Session and complete the volunteer application to get started!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
You can help bring youth HOPE! We have MANY volunteer opportunities, for different schedules, availabilities and skill sets!
Kids and teens need positive people to build relationships, instill values, inspire confidence, and develop character! Interested in changing a child or teen’s life?
All volunteers must complete a background check, attend an orientation session, and observe programs before making a commitment. Once your Volunteer Application has been submitted, your Background Check link will be sent. If you do not receive one, please click the link below to complete your Background Check.
PLEASE SUBMIT A BACKGROUND CHECK TO COMPLETE YOUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS!
Background checks are done through a third-party service called Protect My Ministry. This online application isprotected and secure.
YouthHope will receive the results and status of the background check and the report will only include your contact information. No SSN or Private information will be accessible.
Background checks vary in length of time to clear. Some take 1 hour and some take 10 days. We will notify you if we receive the report back and contact you for next steps.
If you have any questions about this background check process please call the YouthHope Office: 309-762-4577
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE! WE ARE EXCITED TO GET YOU INVOLVED!
Volunteer In-Take Process
All volunteers must complete a background check, attend an orientation session, and be observed by a YouthHope Director. Call today to get started! 309-762-4577
If you have issues or questions please call or email us!
Volunteers help throughout the year to with programs for kids and teens, in the Food Pantry, driving, data entry, administrative duties, and with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the facilities!
If you aren't sure what you would like to get involved with, please give us a call or join one of our volunteer onboarding and training sessions held throughout the year.
YouthHope also has seasonal volunteer opportunities including cooking at Camp Summit during the summer, assembling raffle and auction baskets for fundraising events, decorating for Christmas, and packing holiday food baskets.
Recruit your small group or your work to help with a volunteer work day or take on a special event or project!
Small Group Opportunities
Small groups help support YouthHope staff and program volunteers to run great programs!
- Clean Youth Centers
- Maintentance Projects
- Serving meals at programs
- Event Set Up
- Food Pantry Collection
- School Supply Drive
- Prayer Partners
- Administrative Projects
- Program Support
- Special Projects
- Holiday Basket Program
Volunteer Work Days
- Camp Summit Work Days
- Church Partnership Work Days
- Youth Center Work Days
- United Way's Day of Caring
