There’s a place for everyone at RFL
Join the Ready for Life Volunteer Community and Make a Meaningful Difference
Have you ever thought about how much an hour or two of your time can truly impact lives? At Ready for Life, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. Whether you’re an individual, part of a company team, or a member of a religious or civic group, book club, or sports league, volunteering with us offers the perfect opportunity to unite for a great cause—and have fun while doing it!
Be Part of Extraordinary Change
Thanks to people like you who share their time and heart, we see remarkable transformations every day as we work to break the cycle of child abuse and foster care.
Flexible Opportunities
- Weekly Commitment: Spend a few hours each week in our Emergency Needs Pantry, as a Tutor, a Parent Aide In-Home Mentor, or a one-on-one Mentor with a Mentee. RFL provides you with the expert training you need, and we are there with you every step of the way.
- Event Support: Join us for shifts selling opportunity drawing tickets, setting up events, serving food, crafting auction baskets, or supporting our fundraisers and youth events.
- Share Your Expertise: Contribute your skills by joining one of our many committees!
Easy Steps to Get Involved
The best way to start is by registering as a volunteer. We’ll arrange a virtual orientation session that fits into your schedule, where you’ll discover the various opportunities available and find the perfect match for your interests and availability.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Ready for Life family!
Some of our Volunteer Opportunities include:
- Be the One Mentor Program
- Youth Events
- Family HOPE Center Parent Aide
- Tutor or Job Coach
- Special Events Support
- Emergency Needs Pantry
Be the One Mentor Program
Be the One, our life-changing mentoring program, is designed to help create a sense of belonging for the young adults we serve. We encourage mentors to share their knowledge, specialties, and caring hearts. Mentors are incredibly important for youth who have aged out of foster care. It takes as little as an hour a week to have this kind of life-changing impact for a young adult.
Family HOPE Center Parent Aide Program
Parent Aides are trained, professionally supervised individuals (paid and volunteer) who provide supportive and educational, in-home services to families at-risk of child abuse and neglect. Exchange Parent Aides act as mentors and provide intensive support, information, and modeling of effective parenting, all in the family’s home.
Youth Events & Special Events Support
We have a number of exciting events throughout the year that we always need volunteers to help run smoothly! Whatever your skillset or however much or little time you have to give, there is a way for you to help at Ready for Life.
There's a Place for Everyone at RFL!
Don’t know where you fit as a volunteer? There’s a place for everyone. We have opportunities for individuals, groups, clubs, companies, and more. Register to volunteer and we will help you find your fit.
How to Become a Volunteer at RFL
All volunteers and mentors must go through a registration process, background check, and orientation. Please click the link below to register as a volunteer, sign the volunteer waiver, and choose a virtual orientation date or a Sip & Tour. At your virtual volunteer orientation, you will learn the ins and outs of what we do and prepare to Change Lives!
Join us for a Sip & Tour
Interested in getting involved at Ready for Life? Join us for a Sip & Tour, a relaxed and inspiring way to learn about our mission, programs, and volunteer opportunities—all while enjoying wine, beer, charcuterie, and the chance to meet our team.
This event also serves as your official volunteer orientation, so you’ll leave ready to make a difference! Come see firsthand how we’re Changing Lives Beyond Foster Care and discover where your time and talents can have the greatest impact.
