“Bigs” are the front line of CBBBS’ work, mentors who stand beside a young person and guide them through some of the choices, challenges and options they face. Research studies have consistently shown that “mentoring helps at-risk youth succeed in school, work, and life.” And while being a Big is indispensable to producing positive outcomes…
Certified paralegals may engage in the following volunteer opportunities under supervision by Center lawyers: interview clients and assist volunteer lawyers in pleading and legal document preparation for clients representing themselves at court. Paralegals must attend one of the Harriett Buhai Center’s New Volunteer Training seminars and contribute 50 hours of office pro per assistance within…
Under the guidance of Center legal staff, volunteer lawyers may: interview clients; prepare pleadings and other legal documents to help clients represent themselves in court; represent clients in court on a limited scope basis for a single court appearance or take a case for full representation; mentor other attorneys; or provide advice in non-family law…
Individuals with the following skills and interests are encouraged to apply to help the Center’s operations: marketing, public relations, advertising, fundraising, and administration and management.
AMOCA’s permanent collection, library and digital resources require thousands of hours of maintenance every year to keep them categorized and accessible. Collection volunteers work in the library, permanent collection storage facilities, photography studio, the archives and the collection office. They assist with recording, archiving, care taking, organizing and moving our growing permanent collection. In addition,…
AMOCA Ceramics Studio is a growing, vibrant community of potters and ceramic artists of all levels. Studio volunteers assist with teaching, processing clay, cleaning and maintaining the studio and running pottery sales. Studio volunteers should have some background in ceramics and be willing to commit to volunteering at least once a month.
Docents are trained volunteers who give educational exhibition tours to school children, clubs, or special interest groups. AMOCA is recruiting individuals who are eager to work with people, who are community-minded, and who are interested in the benefits of life-long learning.
Volunteers will explore tools to create a space for youth, families and community to come together and collectively determine meaningful healing steps when harm or conflict occurs. Volunteers attend a 45-hour training that prepares volunteers to co-facilitate circles for Healing Harms’ conflict resolution programs. Participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and lead…
By becoming part of the mentor community of Walk With Sally, you can help children (between the ages of 7-17) combat feelings of aloneness, anxiety, confusion, and the sense of hopelessness caused by the experience of coping with the cancer of a parent/sibling. To this end, the mentor’s goal is to help the mentee develop…
We are always looking for positive people who love writing and sports who can give their time as statisticians, coaches, referees, or as a beat reporter for our social media pages and newsletters. To work with you volunteers must have a driver’s license, be fingerprinted, TV tests, and have two references.