Step Into Something Meaningful
Orientation is your first step into the Peace4Kids family.
We host this gathering in person because there’s no substitute for experiencing our community firsthand. When you walk through our gates, you’ll see what “Community as Family” really feels like - welcoming, warm, and full of possibility.
At Peace4Kids, volunteers are more than helpers - they are trusted, consistent adults who bring stability, healing, and joy to youth in foster care. By showing up as co-regulators and long-term community members, volunteers help create spaces where young people can thrive.
Whether you're exploring how you'd like to give back, or simply curious, this is a low-pressure space to connect, reflect, and learn.
💡 Peace4Kids volunteers support youth on Saturdays, where our programs come to life through creativity, wellness, life skills, and connection. Orientation is your first step toward becoming part of that rhythm.
Want to dig deeper before you come? Visit our Volunteer FAQ to learn more about what it means to volunteer at Peace4Kids.
During Orientation, you’ll:
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🌟 Get Inspired: Learn about our mission, values, and our strengths-based, heart-centered approach.
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🫶 Meet Our Community: Spend time with youth, staff, and volunteers who make this space magical. Together, we co-create a safe, equitable, and welcoming environment where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
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🧭 Explore Fit: Participate in a short Fit Reflection to help you check in with your own values, intentions, and capacity
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🥗 Share a Meal: Stay for lunch - it’s on us!
What happens after Orientation? If you’d like to continue your journey, the next steps are simple:
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Complete a volunteer application – helps us get to know you.
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Volunteer Logistics Training – a half-day session to learn the ropes (and volunteer alongside us).
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HAVS Foundational Training – two online evenings exploring how we build relationships with youth.
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Background clearance – DOJ Live Scan for safety.
Ready to explore?
✨ Sign up below to reserve your spot at our next Volunteer Orientation.