Build the Village
Individual Volunteering
Opportunities for individuals, groups, and businesses to make a difference for families
Supporting the Village
The Process
Giving Resources
Prospective volunteers must attend a foster care sensitivity training, clear our background check, and take additional childcare trainings if they desire to work directly with children. Here’s what to expect:
Fill out form and FVC staff will contact to follow up
Schedule and attend volunteer training
View upcoming opportunities
Community Volunteers Opportunities For All
Building Relationships
If your schedule is full but you would like to volunteer occasionally or on special projects, we have ongoing opportunities as a limited access volunteer (less training, no background check, no access to children)
Making Meals for Deep Freezer: support first-nights and difficult days for families.
Connection Cottage Kitchen Stock Up: Purchase easy to make meals and pantry items for visitations
Volunteer Serve Day: Maintenance opportunities at our resource centers and special projects
Village Volunteer Background Check
Giving Resources
Welcome Pack Deliverer: Deliver welcome packs from Support Center to homes welcoming children
Childcare Provider: Engage children in foster care while families are involved in support groups
Event Support: Lead activities and engage families
Sherry, FVC Volunteer
“I hope you all really understand the impact you have on the community. All the help I see you all do is a reminder of why I had to become a volunteer."
Being the village is the act of showing up. Let’s show up together.
Your support gives children experiencing foster care and the families caring for them the village of support they need to thrive.