Adult Volunteers Needed!

Dear Volunteers & Supporters,

Have you seen the #HashtagLunchbag commercial by Well's Fargo (one of our main sponsors)?  If not, click on the above video to watch it.  

Did you know we do something VERY similar to that commercial?  Our Sacramento Homeless Outreach is one of our on-going monthly outreaches.  Each month, our youth and up to four adult volunteers make sack lunches and go out to designated streets of Sacramento to bring lunch and much need personal items to the homeless.  A couple volunteer hours and a kind gesture makes a lasting impression to those unfortunate in Sacramento.  

This very outreach has been canceled in past months and could continue to be canceled in upcoming months.  And it's not the only outreach that is in danger of being canceled.  Why?  Lack of adult volunteers.  We have many youth, ready and willing to lend a helping hand and reach out to our community, however, we desperately need the adults to lead them.  

What exactly is an Adult Lead?

The Adult Lead volunteer role varies, but for the most part they are in charge coordinating the necessary items at the outreach, and most importantly overseeing our youth volunteers to make sure they are safe and helpful.  Carpooling is sometimes involved, especially in outreaches outside of El Dorado Hills, like in the Placerville and Sacramento areas.    For most outreaches, like the Sacramento Homeless outreach, there are two experienced adult volunteers co-leading  the event.

Who is this adult lead a good fit for?

Ideally for adult volunteers with middle or high school age youth or adult volunteers who enjoy working with youth.  We welcome adults over 18, college students, retired persons, and everyone in between. A Live Scan clearance (finger printing) is required.

Do I have to commit to volunteering every month?

No, we do ask that you volunteer at least once every other month for a commitment of three to six months.  However, if our pool of adult leads increases, we can spread out the commitment.

Do you train adult leads before they lead their own group?

Yes! We will never send you out to lead any outreach unless you are experienced and confident. Our Outreach Coordinator will give you all of the information and support you need. Some of our seasoned adult leads are available to mentor and guide you as you learn. We also host Adult Lead training sessions at our Youth Center periodically.  The best training is experience so please get started now by signing up to attend an outreach.

For more information on becoming an adult lead volunteer, questions or concerns, please contact Mikan Gosuico at 916.548.4499 or email mikan@hands4hopeyouth.org.

Want to join an outreach and check it out for yourself, click here to view a list of current outreaches.