Guidelines

Casa Kids are often emotionally vulnerable, having suffered from abuse, neglect or abandonment. It is our goal at Casa de Amparo to protect, nurture and guide our young survivors and to demonstrate to them that caring people will be there for them. To that end, we ask that our volunteers commit to a minimum of 6 months, 8 hours per month.

Requirements

1. Volunteers must be at least 18 at the Children’s Shelter and 15 at the Hayward Child Development Center.
2. A TB test and fingerprinting are required of all volunteers over the age of 18 for positions working directly with clients. This is not required for volunteers under 18 and those not working directly with clients nor for one-time or quarterly volunteers.
3. One-time and quarterly volunteers need only to sign a confidentiality waiver.
4. We do not accept court mandated volunteers.

Steps to Become a Casa Volunteer

It usually takes 2-3 weeks to complete the process and begin your on-going volunteering.

1. Complete the Volunteer Enrollment Form and email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , print and fax to 760-757-0792 or mail to Casa de Amparo, 3355 Mission Ave., Ste. 238, Oceanside, CA 92058.
2. Once we’ve received your volunteer enrollment form, we will contact you for an informal interview.
3. Longer term (6 months or more) volunteers working directly with Casa Kids or in administration are required to have a TB test and fingerprinting.  The cost at $96 is covered by the volunteer; however you may request reimbursement after 6 months of continuous volunteer hours.
4. Lastly, it’s time for Orientation. Casa de Amparo provides detailed training on working with Casa Kids and staff. We’ll give you a tour of your volunteer site, introduce you to staff, answer all your questions and welcome you to our volunteer family.