Volunteer Opportunities

Requirements

To volunteer with A New Leaf you must:

• Be 21 years or older to volunteer in the youth residential programs.
• Be at least 18 years old to volunteer in all other programs. Younger children must be accompanied and supervised by parent or guardian.
• Submit a Volunteer Application and four (4) personal references.
• Commit to volunteering for 6 months, and contribute a minimum of 2 hours per week during that time. Some exceptions may apply.
• Complete a Volunteer Time Report each time you provide a volunteer service.
• Positions working with children require a fingerprinting/background check. ($65.00 Non-refundable fee, Payable to DPS, good for 6 years).
• Licensed daycare facilities (La Mesita and Faith House) and residential programs also require a TB test and current health certificate.

A person may be disqualified and prohibited from serving as a volunteer of A New Leaf if the person has been convicted (including crimes the record of which has been expunged and pleas of "no contest") of a crime of child abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, physical abuse, causing a child's death, neglect of a child, murder, manslaughter, felony assault, any assault against a minor, kidnapping, arson, criminal sexual conduct or prostitution related crimes; being adjudged liable for civil penalties or damages involving sexual or physical abuse of children; being subject to any court order involving any sexual abuse or physical abuse of a minor, including but not limited to domestic order for protection; had their parental rights terminated; a history with another organization (volunteer, employment, etc.) of complaints of sexual or physical abuse on minors; resigned, been terminated or been asked to resign from a position, whether paid or unpaid, due to complaint(s) of sexual or physical abuse of minors; or, has a history of other behavior that indicates they may be a danger to children.

Please choose from the following opportunities based on your volunteer needs.

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

For individual and service learning opportunities and application, click here.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

For group volunteers, service projects and available project ideas, click here.

Eagle Scout Project Opportunities

For Eagle Scout Project instructions and application, click here.