Volunteer With Us
Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children experiencing foster care in Clark and Cowlitz County? Join our volunteer community!
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Sidekicks
6-10 Hours Per Month
Meet weekly with your “hero” to provide after-school care, transportation support, and essential companionship. No superpowers needed—just a willingness to show up.
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Caring Companions
1-4 Hours Per Month
These dedicated volunteers provide comfort, nourishment, and companionship during what can be the most challenging day of a child's life—the day they enter in foster care.
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Confetti Committee
As Needed for Events
Extra hands are always needed! The Confetti Committee provides essential support during school supply drives, holiday toy giveaways, or caregiver appreciation activities.
Service Projects
Want to serve as a group? Hosting a donation drive, helping with a child welfare office makeover, or prepping “go bags” are just a few ways that church, corporate, student, and friend groups can get involved.
Volunteer Events & Activites
Volunteer FAQs
Whether you choose to be a Caring Companion, providing immediate support to children during their most challenging moments, a Sidekick, offering companionship and assistance in everyday activities, or a member of the Confetti Committee, helping to organize events, your involvement can create lasting change.
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Time commitments vary by program. Caring Companions are on-call volunteers who commit to at least 1 on-call hour per month, while Sidekicks typically meet with their assigned child weekly for a total of 6-10 hours per month. The Confetti Committee requires flexible availability for community events throughout the year. Service Project time commitments vary by group size and project.
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Yes, volunteers must be at least 21 years old to participate in direct support roles that involve helping transport youth. However, 18+ can assist with Caring Companions and Confetti Committee events. People of all ages can help with Service Projects and Supply Drives.
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All volunteers must pass a criminal background check and a child welfare system check. No special qualifications are needed—training is provided.
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You can apply by filling out our online volunteer application. After you submit it, a team member will contact you to discuss the next steps.