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Questions about volunteering?
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How do I decide what volunteer opportunity is right for me?
Before making a commitment it is important to think about:
- Your interests
- Your likes and dislikes
- Your skills
- What you hope to get out of the volunteer experience
- Your availability
- What type of commitment are you able to make?
- What distance are you willing to travel to the volunteer opportunity?
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What kind of opportunities are available?
Check out current opportunities here
What about internships?
- There are internship opportunities in different departments and offices. Click here for current internships
- You will gain practical, hands on experience, apply your classroom knowledge and skills in a professional setting & enhance your skills, knowledge and job qualifications
- If desired, we will work with you in order to meet requirements for college internship credit
- Due to severe budgetary reductions we cannot offer a salary or any other form of compensation for any County internship at this time
Is there an age requirement to volunteer?
- Different volunteer positions have different age requirements and may or may not accept youth under the age of 18
- Please see the individual position descriptions or websites for specific age requirements
- All youth less than 18 years old must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian to volunteer with County government
Are background screenings required?
- Background screenings are required for all applicants (volunteer and employee) being considered for a position within County government
- The level of screening is based on access to members of at-risk populations
- Once the background screening is satisfactorily completed the department/office can coordinate a start date for volunteer placement
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Ready to get involved?
- Filling out the volunteer paperwork is the first step in turning your talents and skills into a positive action for your community
- Click here for a printable version. Fax, mail or bring your completed paperwork to the department or office where you want to volunteer or intern.
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