Volunteer
Join our community in helping children and families see life differently.
Opportunities:
How You Can Help
We love our volunteers! From working in the classrooms, in our administrative offices and helping with special events, volunteers make it possible.
“As a classroom volunteer, I watch these children learn with the touch of their hands, hear the laughter and realize they are not the only students who ‘See Life Differently’.”
Mary, Volunteer
Individual Opportunities
Volunteers at Anchor Center must be at least 18 years old. Interested volunteers under age 18 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All volunteers must submit an application, background check and training as appropriate.
We have opportunities in the following areas:
Photographer – Program
Administrative Volunteer – Volunteer & Development
Infant/Toddler Pullout Volunteer
Preschool Kitchen Aid
Sibling Care
Night Watch Volunteer
Garden Volunteer
Tactile Quilter
Group Opportunities
We enjoy welcoming group volunteers to Anchor Center!
Are you part of a local Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop, school, church, or business? Enjoy team-building activities that give back to the community by volunteering with us.
Here are some of our highlighted group activities:
Crafts
Cleaning
Community Outreach
Gardening
Special Events
And More!
Group Opportunities
We enjoy welcoming group volunteers to Anchor Center!
Are you part of a local Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop, school, church, or business? Enjoy team-building activities that give back to the community by volunteering with us.
Here are some of our highlighted group activities:
Apply Now
Get involved now – apply to join our Anchor Center volunteer team!
Applying is easy:
1. Identify a Perfect Fit – review current openings or develop a group volunteer opportunity
2. Apply – Complete and submit an online application
3. Notify – Our Volunteer Manager will review your application and follow-up
4. Interview – Selected candidates will be invited for an in-person interview
5. Background Checks and Fingerprints – Required of all regular volunteers (weekly or monthly) *Nominal cost does apply
6. Orientation and Training – We provide you with the training you need
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Mary
Classroom volunteers are instrumental in ensuring our children feel secure while supporting our professional team’s educational and therapeutic goals. Mary Kelly’s dedication goes above and beyond. She has shared her warmth, compassion and love for Anchor Center for three years, volunteering twice a week.
“I have been very fortunate to have had Mary as a part of our classroom. Her extra hands have made it possible for me to actually lead the class,” said Callie Spotted Elk, TSVI.
Mary addresses each child with patience and is always ready to help with a smile on her face. As a recipient of the Virginia Deal Williams Award for excellence in voluntarism, Mary embodies the spirit of enthusiasm, dedication and willingness to serve beyond expectations.
She brings thoughtful insights to her role, of which Callie shares: “She allowed us to process and collaborate on important issues. The children have developed a relationship with her and seek her out for meaningful interactions.”
Beyond the classroom, Mary helps behind the scenes at events, with one-time volunteer needs and as part of our Anchor Night Watch program. We couldn’t do it without her or all of our volunteers – thank you!