Volunteer

All positions must meet the following qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years of age, unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Specific roles may have further age requirements.
2. Have documentation on file with Crossnore of all requirements listed in this policy.

Preferred Skills

1. Ability to engage community and child served in appropriate social interaction and ability to establish appropriate boundaries for a healthy relationship
2. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
3. Possess the necessary skills for the assigned tasks and activities.
4. The ideal volunteer will be a willing listener, encouraging and supportive, patient and flexible, and tolerant and respectful of individual and cultural differences.

Full Background Checks

Volunteers regularly working directly with children must meet certain NC State and accreditation requirements.  The application process includes:

1. Application
2. Interview
3. A certified criminal record check.
4. Fingerprint submission to and report from NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education.
5. A search conducted of the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry.
6. A search of the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
7. A search of the Responsible Individuals List to determine if the volunteer or intern has had child protective services involvement resulting in substantiation of child abuse or serious neglect,
8. A signed statement that the volunteer or intern has not abused or neglected a child or has been a respondent in a juvenile court proceeding that resulted in the removal of a child or has had child protective services involvement that resulted in the removal of a child.
9. A signed statement attesting that the volunteer or intern has not abused, neglected, or exploited a disabled adult and has not been a domestic violence perpetrator.
10. A Crossnore Communities for Children Volunteer Confidentiality Statement.
11. Volunteer Liability Release Form.
12. Three references relevant to the role and responsibilities to be assumed.

Releases

Persons regularly serving in roles that do not interact with children are asked to complete the following application process.

1. Application
2. Interview
3. A signed statement attesting that the volunteer or intern has not abused, neglected, or exploited a disabled adult and has not been a domestic violence perpetrator.
4. A Crossnore Communities for Children Volunteer Confidentiality Statement.
5. Volunteer Liability Release Form.

Information

Service roles that are one-time or occasional and are not covered under the two prior descriptions must have an application submitted before serving.  This application covers contact information and other relevant information including emergency contact information.

Use the link below to begin the application process.

Individual Service Opportunities Application

Below is a chart of Service Opportunities and the locations where they are currently available.

Groups help fill many needs across the organization. Your civic, church, or organizational group of teens or adults can help serve in one of several roles.  Below are some of the opportunities currently available.

Leaders, please use the link below to ask questions or begin the application process for your group.

Group Opportunity Form

Currently Approved Service Contributors

Where would Crossnore Communities for Children be without you?  Whether you support a Cottage, teach a skill, work in the gardens, or help keep us organized you serve an invaluable role and we are grateful for your service!

Current Needs 

Volunteer Spotlight

Did you know that many of the grants and opportunities we use to fund the programs we offer ask how many hours are contributed by those who are generously giving of their time?  Each hour you submit can become dollars we need to support more children and families in North Carolina!

Please remember to submit your hours worked at least monthly.  The form also asks for any mileage accrued during your service and any money you spent in your service role. This information can also be used to show community support to our funding partners.

Submit Hours