Make a Difference: Volunteer with AFS
At Alternative Family Services (AFS), our volunteers are more than just helpers; they are key players in fostering positive change for foster youth, adoptive families, and vulnerable children. Volunteering with AFS means becoming an integral part of a compassionate team committed to empowering at-risk communities and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment.
Why Volunteer with AFS?
- Community Engagement: You'll fully integrate into our community and support efforts aimed at improving the lives of foster children and their families.
- Meaningful Impact: AFS volunteers directly contribute to programs that provide essential services to children in need, making a lasting difference in the community.
- Learning and Growth: We believe in supporting our volunteers through ongoing learning opportunities. Whether you're new to volunteering or have previous experience, AFS offers opportunities for personal growth while helping others.
Training and Support
- Initial and Ongoing Training: AFS provides extensive training to ensure that all volunteers are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their roles. Volunteers also receive ongoing support through regular guidance and development programs.
- Supervision: Volunteers at AFS benefit from both group and one-on-one supervision, ensuring you are well-supported and confident in your contributions.
Ways You Can Help
- Program Support: Volunteers help organize and support community events, provide administrative assistance, and aid in program operations for foster and adoptive families.
- Direct Engagement: Many volunteers participate in direct support for foster children by providing mentorship, tutoring, and assistance in various community-based services.
- Advocacy and Awareness: As part of the AFS HEART Society, volunteers can advocate for foster youth and help raise awareness within the community about the challenges these children face.
The AFS HEART Society
The HEART Society is a dedicated group of volunteers who support foster youth, adoptive families, and vulnerable children through volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy. As ambassadors for AFS, HEART Society members help organize events, increase community engagement, and work towards creating lasting, positive changes for foster children.
Join Us and Make a Lasting Impact
When you volunteer with AFS, you're contributing to something bigger than yourself—you’re joining a movement to create safer, healthier, and more loving environments for children in need. Whether you have a few hours to give each week or can commit to more, your time is invaluable to our mission.