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Steps to Becoming a Volunteer
There are plenty of ways to get involved; check out our
volunteer opportunities to see
what interests you.
Apply! Fill out our
volunteer application
(PDF) and send it to us via fax (619) 237-7612 or mail (5275
Market Street, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92114, attn: Julie
Sonenberg).
We will contact you as soon as we receive the application to
schedule you for a group orientation.
Orientation Volunteers are required to go
through a one-hour orientation with our volunteer coordinator
covering information on Outdoor Outreach, our programs,
volunteer expectations and needs, safety procedures, etc.
The volunteer coordinator will also discuss with you your
available time, interests and strengths, and how they correspond
to the needs of our programs. You can check out our
event calendar for upcoming group orientations.
Background Check Volunteers need to complete a Live Scan criminal justice background check (done through
fingerprinting) prior to volunteering. This can be done at any
point during the application process. Please download and print
the
request for Live Scan service
form and bring two copies to the Live Scan office. Click
here for a list of locations.
The cost is typically $10-20, depending on location. Even if
you've had a Live Scan done recently, we still require this
step. Live Scan will notify Outdoor Outreach when the background check has
been completed. We do not need your form.
First Aid and CPR We require all the staffing on
our trips, including volunteers, to be CPR and First Aid
certified. You can get started before you are certified, but we
ask that you get certified within a few months of working with
Outdoor Outreach. The
American Red Cross offers classes every day.
What You Need to Know
Outdoor Outreach does not require a minimum time commitment
so you can give as much or as little of your time as you wish.
However, we do ask for dependability. Be on time, be
respectful and be positive.
If you'd like to align yourself with a program and attend all
the events, that is a great way to really get to know the
participants. Or you can participate for an entire season in the
sport you're most experienced in. Ideally, we want our
volunteers interacting with the same youth as much as possible
in order to strengthen trust and bonds.
Active Volunteers
Check out our event calendar
for upcoming trip opportunities! For all other volunteer
interests, questions or concerns, please email our volunteer
coordinator at julie@outdooroutreach.org. |
