Volunteer with us

Yes, some of our volunteers are high school students

Yes, we have a general orientation session conducted by Volunteer Services, and also a position orientation conducted by the position supervisor or a senior volunteer.

For the position which will directly deal with clients, we require you to complete a vulnerable sector screening (police background check).

One should be an employer, supervisor, teacher or an individual known through community involvement for at least 6 months. The other can be a personal friend or family member.

We are happy to provide reference letters to our volunteers who complete 40 or more hours with us.

Most of our volunteer opportunities take place during regular business hours. We do have some positions (for example, virtual translator, some program assistant, and graphic designer) those are very flexible that you can do it in the evening and over the weekend.

Health and Safety for volunteers remains our top priority so we’ve put measures are in place to protect in-person volunteers before/during each shift. Volunteers are expected and supported to:

• Be fully vaccinated
• Wear only an SPLC-issued mask
• Complete and submit a COVID-19 Screening Form before each shift
• Use hand sanitizer (stations are located throughout the building)
• Complete a mandatory orientation session and trainings

For the health and safety of our community, SPLC has a policy in place ensuring all volunteers, staff and third-party contractors are fully vaccinated.