Be a Volunteer
Volunteers come from all walks of life, all age groups, and for all reasons. What unites them is not their “expertise” in working with people with disabilities, but their desire to make a meaningful, valued, and lasting contribution. Redwood strives to make this possible by tailoring volunteer opportunities to meet this desire. Volunteers may opt to work one-on-one with clients over the course of several months or work with other volunteers to provide a one-day-only group activity. Some volunteers instead choose to provide administrative support or donate a specific skill set, such as accounting, landscaping, or marketing, to Redwood. Finally, there are those who coordinate fundraisers or throw parties to collect silent and live auction items for Redwood’s special events. Opportunities abound and are flexible enough to meet the requests of most volunteers. Volunteers can help by:
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Serving on a Redwood committee
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Creating, implementing, and recruiting members for a YP group
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Hosting gift-gathering parties or other fundraisers to support Redwood
- Mentoring children/adults with special needs during their daily activities
- Organizing art projects, obstacle courses, or treasure hunts for clients
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Planning a themed client parade along Redwood’s Walk & Roll Path
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Assisting with landscaping, washing vehicles, or cleaning the building;
Volunteer Applications are available for download here. Interested individual are encouraged to first attend Volunteer Orientation on Monday's at 3:30pm. This is an opportunity to see first hand what Redwood is all about, ensuring it's a perfect match for your interests and our needs.
Current Volunteer Needs
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Volunteers need on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings to operate dishwasher in cafeteria (10am-1:30pm)
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Computer Learning Center seeks volunteers to decorate for the Graduation Ceremony on December 20th.
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Maintenance department is seeking dependable volunteers to assist staff with janitorial needs, routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs. Weekly commitment appreciated, but not required
- Work Activity Center requests volunteers to help quality check production work on various tasks along side our clients.
- Volunteer to host a Gift Gathering Party!
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Special events volunteers needed to help set up events, oversee various features and tear down equipment upon completion. See Special Events page for additional information about upcoming events.
Volunteer Newsletters:
Contact our Community Outreach and Training Coordinator, via email to RSVP for an orientation session or additional inquiries about volunteering at Redwood.
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Volunteer Service Options
Volunteer Form
State:
I agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Redwood has my permission to contact references listed
- I will wear a nametag when volunteering at Redwood
- I will sign in and out on the volunteer log each time I volunteer
- I will respect the confidentiality of all information concerning clients and their families, employees, volunteers and the organization.
- I understand my volunteer opportunity can be terminated at any time either by myself or Redwood
- I will follow the dress code
- I will follow the Emergency Operations Quick Reference Guide