volunteer faq.

How do I apply for individual volunteer opportunities?

1. Explore ACH Individual Volunteer Opportunities. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Hanna Erickson, 817.886.7101, for questions or further information. Make plans to attend a Learning Lunch at the ACH Summit Campus.
2. Complete and send out three (3) Requests for Reference. References should be faxed to 817.335.4043 or mailed to ACH Child and Family Services, 1424 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, TX  76102 / Attn: Hanna Erickson.
3. Complete and submit your Volunteer Application to ACH Child and Family Services, 1424 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, TX  76102 / Attn: Hanna Erickson.
4. You will be contacted to schedule your interview upon receipt of your application and references. Documents for a background check and drug screen (if required), along with a liability waiver will be completed as part of your interview. Please allow at least 60 minutes for this appointment.
5. Visit a CareNow facility for your drug screen and TB test (if required). You will be asked to reimburse ACH the cost of $49. It takes approximately two (2) weeks to receive your test results.
6. Upon receipt of your test results you will be contacted to schedule your Volunteer Orientation and Training. Training will cover volunteer guidelines, child abuse prevention, behavior management, and more. Please allow 90 minutes for your Orientation.
7. Begin volunteer placement. Maintain contact with the Volunteer Coordinator and submit monthly or quarterly time sheets.
8. Volunteers will receive a bi-annual electronic Volunteer Survey. Completion of the survey is most appreciated and lets us know how we can do a better job.
9. The volunteer application process usually requires a minimum of three (3) weeks. Not all volunteer opportunities require drug screening. Please refer to the Position Description or check with the Volunteer Coordinator to confirm the exact requirements of the volunteer opportunity in which you are interested.

How do I apply for group or special event volunteer opportunities?

1. Explore ACH Group Volunteer Opportunities. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Hanna Erickson, 817.886.7101, for questions or further information. Make plans to attend a Learning Lunch at the ACH Summit Campus.
2. Group sizes may be limited dependent upon the project. Most projects can accommodate 5-10 volunteers.
3. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Hanna Erickson, 817.886.7101, for questions or further information.
4. Set an agreed upon project, date and time. Please note that projects are confirmed subject to the availability of an ACH supervisor. Upon confirmation, a preliminary site visit to ACH may be scheduled, if needed.
5. Complete and submit a Group Information Sheet to the Volunteer Coordinator.
6. ACH will provide the Group Leader with a project confirmation that will include:
   1. Date and time
   2. Location and directions
   3. Equipment needs
   4. ACH project supervisor name and contact information
   5. Volunteer Guidelines (to be reviewed with the group members and signed/submitted by the group leader)*
   6. Liability Waiver (for distribution to all group members who must sign/submit the waiver)*
7. The day of your project all volunteers will be asked to sign in/out. *The ACH Supervisor will collect signed Volunteer Guidelines and Liability Waivers.
8. The group leader will be emailed an electronic Volunteer Survey. Completion of the survey is most appreciated and lets us know how we can do a better job.