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HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER

1. Schedule an interview by calling GFCFS at (804) 556-5840 or (804) 556-6260.

2. Complete a Volunteer Application. To download a printer-friendly Adobe Acrobat .pdf version of our volunteer application, click here.

To download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here.

3. Sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

4. Attend a mandatory Orientation for new Volunteers.

5. Attend an "on the job" orientation/training related to the Volunteer position you have selected.

6. Attend in-service trainings as needed.

A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER

Successful volunteers are dependable, punctual, and understanding. The volunteers who have the most rewarding experiences are those who are highly motivated, flexible, and have a willingness to learn. The successful volunteer is compassionate and understands the need for emphasis on both confidentiality and discretion. You will be working with a diverse group of people. You need to be accepting of individual opinions, disabilities, and racial/ethnic differences.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

People have found volunteering to be rewarding for a wide variety of reasons. At GFCFS, volunteers will have the opportunity to work in an environment of care while satisfying personal goals such as sharing skills, learning new skills, meeting new people, being a part of a team or just doing something different from their regular job. Volunteering with GFCFS allows you to be a part of an organization that truly makes a difference in the community by helping others and having an impact on their well being.