If you’re interested in becoming a part of our growing volunteer team, please fill out the brief form on this page. Once sent, we will contact you at the email address you provide with more details and next steps. Click through the tabs below for a closer look at the variety of volunteer opportunities available, and download individual descriptions of each position for even more information.
Also, be sure to download a copy of our updated volunteer handbook:
Ministry Volunteers
Connect2Kids Groups
Connect2Kids Groups serve an invaluable role in the spiritual formation/development of current CRC residents. These groups of volunteers come to CCHO’s campus and provide lunch, a time of devotions and activities/games for our residents. Getting to experience the fellowship and care of communities of believers from around the area provides the residents with continued exposure to the unconditional love of Christ. This outreach can also build connections for relational/spiritual support for when they transition out of the CRC program.
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Former Resident Speaker
A Former Resident Speaker can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation to current CCHO residents. By having a shared experience in being a part of CCHO’s CRC, Former Resident Speakers relate to current residents in a unique way. This unique bond can serve as a vehicle for communication that empowers current residents to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. Former Resident Speakers communicate the impact that CCHO had on their lives, share personal experiences, and encourage current residents to embrace their time at CRC.
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Residential Volunteers
Saturday Service Ministry
A Saturday Service Ministry Volunteer/Group serves an invaluable role in the spiritual formation/development of current CCHO residents. CCHO has chosen to offer residents an opportunity to experience participating in a worship service on campus as part of their therapeutic programming. In allowing residents to engage in a time of music, teaching and fellowship in the campus retreat center, it ensures the safety of all participants. Saturday Service Ministry Volunteers/Groups serve by leading worship songs, preaching/teaching a message, and distributing snacks afterward. Ministry Volunteers/Groups can perform one or all the parts of service. Attendance to church service is not required for our residents, but on average we have a 95% attendance rate. Residents enjoy interacting with others in the community and this is a great way to be a tangible representation of Jesus to kids who desperately need His love!
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Cottage Cleaner
A Cottage Cleaner is an essential support role in the function and programming of the Children’s Residential Center (CRC). Cottage Cleaners aid in maintaining the four Cottage facilities for residents and staff in order that they are kept in a safe operating condition. Providing clean, sanitary, comfortable, and orderly surroundings for the residents promotes a therapeutic, healing environment. Cottage Cleaners perform deep cleaning tasks, thus assisting CCHO in exhibiting good stewardship in the care and upkeep of the facilities which impact so many abused, neglected and abandoned children.
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Cottage Helper
A Cottage Helper is an essential support role in the function and programming of the Children’s Residential Center (CRC). Cottage Helpers work in cooperation with the Cottage staff performing tasks to make daily programming run smoothly. Focus for Cottage Helpers is primarily on ensuring meals are prepared and cottage living areas are kept clean and safe. When the Cottages reflect a consistent, homelike atmosphere that meets the essential needs of the residents, it promotes their continued growth and progress in the program. Cottage Helpers may also have opportunities for personal interaction with the residents, helping to build positive relational connections.
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Resident Mentor
Resident Mentorship is a structured and trusted relationship between a caring adult and a current CCHO resident. Resident Mentor develops relational connection with a resident that promotes positive communication skills, builds self-esteem, and models appropriate boundaries. Resident Mentor helps empower resident to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. Resident Mentor commits to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a resident.
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One Heart Stables
Helping Hand
Helping Hand volunteers serve an important role in the function and flow of One Heart Stables (OHS). A Helping Hand provides a service focused on general stable maintenance, equine grooming/care, and upkeep of barn, pastures and riding arena. Helping Hand Volunteers enable One Heart Stables Director and other OHS Equine Therapists to focus attention on providing therapeutic experiences to the Children’s Residential Center (CRC) residents, Encompass Outpatient clients, and special needs individuals who benefit from positive interaction/learning from Equine Therapy.
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Horse Leader or Side Walker
Horse Leader/Side Walker Volunteers serve an important role in the function and flow of One Heart Stables (OHS). A Horse Leader/Side Walker provides a service focused on assisting clients by taking the responsibility of leading the horse and walking along both sides assuring the rider is safe and stable during Therapy Sessions. Horse Leader/Side Walker Volunteers enable One Heart Stables Equine Therapists to focus more direct attention on providing therapeutic experiences to the Children’s Residential Center (CRC) residents, Encompass Outpatient clients, and special needs individuals who benefit from positive interaction/learning from Equine Therapy.
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Seasonal & Event Opportunities
Events
Individual
Guy(s) or Girl(s); Individuals or Groups, depending on the event
Age
High school or older
Responsibilities
Volunteer(s) will be assigned a specific area of volunteering which may include, but will not be limited to: directing cars where to park, helping with games, face painting, serving food, helping to clean up, etc. Different events will have different areas to volunteer.
When
CCHO hosts multiple events throughout the year. If interested in helping during an event, please contact the Administrative Support Specialist at info@ccho.org. Dates and times can then be provided as they change on a yearly basis. Most events take place on the weekends but we have a few that are during the week.
Requirements
Connecting with the Administrative Support Specialist to see what event volunteer opportunities are available; if interested, signing up to volunteer; the Administrative Support Specialist will provide additional information (date, time, location of event) and any additional requirements at the time of contact.
Christmas Time
Individual(s)
Guy(s) or Girl(s) are welcomed
Age
Middle School or older (can be flexible on age, depending on situation – please discuss with Administrative Support Specialist)
Responsibilities
Volunteer(s) can help in one or more of the following ways leading up to Christmas:
1.) Inventorying Gifts
•Includes: going through donations and noting on a spreadsheet what all was purchased for a child; double-checking to make sure that a donation does not include anything that was listed on the restricted list for kids in our residential program.
•Takes place the week before CCHO’s Christmas All Staff, which is normally held on the 1st or 2nd Wednesday of the month of December. Depending on donors, we may have additional Wish Lists that will need to be inventoried a couple of days after the Christmas All Staff. Volunteers can come on campus Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm. Dates and times should be scheduled with the Administrative Support Specialist before coming on campus.
2.) Wrapping Gifts
•Includes: coming on campus and wrapping presents for the children in our residential program; making sure that each child has the same number of presents wrapped (this could mean having to group some items together etc.)
•Completed during the 2 weeks after CCHO’s Christmas All Staff. Volunteers can come on campus Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm. Weekends are available on a case-by-case basis but weekdays during normal business hours are preferred. Dates and times should be scheduled with the Administrative Support Specialist before coming on campus.
Requirements
Complete Individual or Group Application; background check (BCII) completed on individual or group leader if over the age of 18; if under 18, CCHO Volunteering Permission Forms signed by the parent or legal guardian must be turned in with application; schedule dates and times with the Administrative Support Specialist before coming on campus; urther instructions provided the day of service.
General Maintenance
Individual
Guy, Girl or Group
Age
13 or older
Responsibilities
Helping with some of the basic up keep of our campus. Weeding and planting flower beds in the spring/ summer/ early fall, cleaning our retreat center and pavilion before an upcoming event, raking leaves in the fall and various other opportunities as they become available.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Create Care Packages for our Cottage Staff
We have 10-12 staff that work in each cottage (4 cottages total). Each cottage houses a specific gender and age range. Staff work on shifts in the cottages. They are the people behind the scenes who help our kids get to a better place in their life. The staff work on the holidays and take time away from their own families on those special days to be a light to the children that we serve. By creating care packages for our cottage staff you will help to boost morale and let them know just as they show to the children they serve on a day to day basis that they matter the staff get to see that they matter as well. You could do one package per cottage or even better do one per shift per cottage (3 packages per cottage)! Some items that I’m sure they would love to have:
1. Coffee
2. Chap stick, little bottles of hand lotion or hand sanitizer
3. Snacks- peanut butter and cheese crackers, little bags of cookies…
4. Chocolate, Hard candies or gum
5. Homemade cookies/ snacks (please include name of the item and list of ingredients)
6. Office supplies- pens, pencils, note pads (no spiral bound), sticky notes…
Once you have completed your Care Packages please contact Lauren Steiner to schedule a time to come out and drop off your items.
Host a Collection Drive
Contact Lauren Steiner for a list of items that CCHO could use. These items could be anything from canned/boxed food to cleaning supplies. We as that you stick to the items on the list as much as possible as we want to be good stewards of the donations that we receive. Once your collection drive is complete you will need to contact Lauren prior to making your delivery to set up a delivery date and time.
Regular Delivery Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (exceptions can be made but Lauren must know about them prior to delivery)