Becoming a volunteer at AFAO is a simple and meaningful process designed to help match each volunteer with opportunities that best align with their interests, skills, experience, and our organizational needs.
Our volunteer process promotes transparency, professionalism, and a positive experience while helping ensure that volunteers are well prepared to support AFAO's charitable mission and the communities we serve.
Step 1: Submit Your ApplicationComplete the volunteer application by providing basic contact information, areas of interest, availability, skills, and relevant experience. This information helps us better understand how you would like to contribute.
Step 2: Application ReviewOur team reviews each application to better understand the applicant's interests, qualifications, and potential fit for available volunteer opportunities.
Step 3: Conversation or InterviewDepending on the volunteer role, applicants may be invited to participate in a brief conversation or interview to discuss interests, expectations, availability, and suitable volunteer opportunities.
Step 4: OrientationSelected volunteers participate in an orientation designed to introduce AFAO's mission, values, programs, volunteer expectations, and organizational policies.
Step 5: TrainingWhen applicable, volunteers receive role-specific guidance and training to help them perform their responsibilities safely, effectively, and professionally.
Step 6: Volunteer PlacementVolunteers are matched with appropriate opportunities based on organizational priorities, program needs, volunteer qualifications, availability, and mutual interests.
Step 7: Begin Making an ImpactOnce placement is complete, volunteers become valued members of the AFAO team, working alongside staff, partners, and fellow volunteers to empower people, strengthen communities, and create lasting positive change.