Become a Volunteer
Why Volunteer?
In previous generations, a mother and father, living together, were expected to meet their children’s need for caring relationships with adults. In many cases there was also an extended family and religious community, both of which served as mediating structures and provided a safety net for children. But today, millions of young people don’t have traditional families, and the mediating structures have weakened or collapsed. It’s up to the entire community to make sure these children have someone who cares about them.
CIS of Richmond depends on hundreds of community volunteers who serve as tutors, mentors and role models for young people. The spirit of volunteerism is essential for any community-based program, and CIS volunteers help forge the vital one-on-one relationships that connect with kids.
In the words of CIS founder Bill Milliken: “Programs don’t change kids – relationships do.”
Apply Now
Please complete our volunteer application and either mail back to us or email to us at admasst@cisofrichmond.org. In addition, please complete and have notarized the State Police and Child Protective Services background check forms. All forms can be downloaded below.
Please fill out completely, leaving no fields blank. Use N/A as necessary. Incomplete forms will be returned to you and could slow your integration into the schools. Background checks will not be processed without an accompanying volunteer application. CIS of Richmond will cover the processing fees for these background checks. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for approval or notification of rejection.