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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]Volunteers help us carry out our mission to support Indiana children and families. Each year, volunteers contribute more than 8,000 hours of service to Firefly Children and Family Alliance. And we\u2019re always looking for additional volunteers. Whether you live in the Indianapolis area or another central Indiana community, we want your support. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, companies, organizations and more. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”99″ custom_padding=”90px||90px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”70px||70px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”50px||50px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_class=”vert_alg” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/062023_Mulch-BMO-Bank-02.jpg” alt=”Volunteer Requirements” title_text=”062023_Mulch BMO Bank-02″ show_bottom_space=”off” force_fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” border_width_right=”10px” border_color_right=”#8CBA45″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” header_3_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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We may add additional opportunities\u00a0throughout the year based on seasonal need. As an agency, our goal is to ensure volunteer opportunities are meaningful and mutually beneficial.<\/p>\n
All volunteers are asked to submit a volunteer application\/inquiry below and will be screened for placement into opportunities matching interest, skill, and schedule. All training and orientation will be provided. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, but we accept donation drives from all ages.<\/p>\n
Email Jennifer Childers-Butts<\/a> with questions or to inquire about a volunteer experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” header_3_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We may add additional opportunities to our volunteer management system<\/a> throughout the year based on seasonal need. As an agency, our goal is to ensure volunteer opportunities are meaningful and mutually beneficial.<\/p>\n All volunteers are asked to submit a volunteer application\/inquiry below and will be screened for placement into opportunities matching interest, skill, and schedule. All training and orientation will be provided. Our volunteer management system is called Vome and most volunteer opportunities are managed through this platform. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Firefly has several options for individual volunteers. 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Volunteers listen, believe, and support survivors. Volunteers are equipped with materials and education around survivors\u2019 rights and resources.<\/p>\n Volunteers should be 21+, have reliable transportation, and be located in or near Indianapolis. No experience required- all training is provided. Shifts occur around the clock every day of the week. We’ll work with your schedule! Volunteers receive calls to their personal cell phones and only need to travel to the hospital if they receive a call out. Volunteers support survivors ages 14 and up.<\/p>\n For more information, email Survivor Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator Betsy Hall<\/a> at BHall@FireflyIN.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”vert_alg” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” header_3_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We offer group volunteer opportunities, but we typically limit group sizes to ten or fewer individuals. 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Become a Survivor Advocate<\/h3>\n
Group Volunteer Opportunities<\/h3>\n
Corporate Partner Group Opportunities<\/h3>\n
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