Become a Volunteer and make a difference

Every Child Deserves a Connection

Each year, our volunteers contribute 5000+ hours, accounting for almost 80% of our services. If you're interested in promoting peace in the lives of youth in foster care, join our community and bring your knowledge and compassion to those who will truly benefit. It's a truly rewarding experience!

Primarily our volunteers connect with youth on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm in an environment that focuses on creativity, education, life skills building, health and wellness. Under the guidance of our staff, volunteers are given the tools to work one-to-one with youth, developing strong bonds that leave a lasting impression.

Volunteer Requirements

- Be at least 18 years of age
- Agree to participate in at least 2 Saturdays per month (4 hours each)
- Commit to a minimum of one year of service
- Complete our 2 STEP PROCESS TO BECOME A PEACE4KIDS VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Activities

- Engage, mentor and provide leadership for youth in foster care, ages 4-18 years old
- Support our educational team in facilitating creative learning onsite and on field trips
- Create a consistent, nurturing community based environment
- Have fun making new friends with like-minded folks!

FOLLOW OUR 2 STEP PROCESS TO BECOME A PEACE4KIDS VOLUNTEER

Step 1: Sign up below to attend our no-commitment New Volunteer Orientation - to determine if it's the right fit for you

Step 2: Sign up below to attend Volunteer Training & receive your DOJ Clearance (offered on-site)

Volunteer Orientation | May 30th
- Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM
- Peace4Kids in Los Angeles, CA
Step 1 of our Volunteer on-boarding process. An introduction to Peace4Kids that allows potential volunteers to "try on" the organization to see if it's a mutual match. It's a great way for you to hear more about our program, meet youth and other committed volunteers.

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Volunteer Training | June 13th 2020

Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Peace4Kids in Los Angeles, CA

Step 2 of our Volunteer on-boarding process. Learn about how trauma impacts the brain, and the Peace4kids approach to social emotional learning and growth.

We'll also host an opportunity to get your Department of Justice clearance/fingerprinting on-site prior to training. Fingerprinting is $25 and you can pay by check, cash or (for an extra $5) credit card. Regardless of whether you've previously been fingerprinted at another organization, you will need to complete the fingerprinting process once again for Peace4Kids. It's mandated by the state.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING SCHEDULE


11:45 - 1pm	DOJ Fingerprinting (rolling attendance)
1:30 - 1:45am	Arrival/Welcome Activity
1:45 - 2:45pm	Understanding Childhood Trauma + The Foster Care System
2:45 - 3:00pm	BREAK
3:00 - 4:00pm	"The HAVS” P4K Process of Consistent Engagement
4:00 - 5:00pm	Healthy Boundaries + Protecting Youth Safety
5:00 - 5:30pm	Questions / Feedback / Closing