Crisis Nursery

Last year, Crisis Nursery volunteers contributed 14,704 hours of their time and talents caring for and supporting our children and represented 256 religious, civic and corporate groups. The monetary value of these volunteer contributions is $314,077.*

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a REAL difference in the life of a child, we'll help place you in a volunteer role that makes the best use of your time and talents.

Become a Crisis Nursery Volunteer

For the safety and well being of the children and families we serve, our volunteer application and screening process is extensive. It is not our intent to overwhelm prospective volunteers, rather it is our need to meet all licensing requirements and to provide volunteers with a successful and meaningful volunteer experience.

Individual Requirements

• Register for a Volunteer Orientation & Tour via our website - see link below (2 hours)

• After attending orientation/tour, interview with the Volunteer Services Manager (1 hour)
• Be willing to obtain a fingerprint clearance card after an offer of a volunteer position is made to you. Only required for individuals age 18 or older (due to licensing requirements). This process is explained to you during your volunteer interview. Cost of a fingerprint clearance card is $65
• To volunteer you must be at least 16 years of age (due to licensing requirements)
• Commit to volunteering one time a week for a predetermined schedule
• Make a minimum volunteer commitment of 6 months (preferably longer)
• Complete all the necessary paperwork and volunteer application
• Be willing to work under the supervision of Crisis Nursery staff
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality about Crisis Nursery's children and families

Thank you for thinking of Crisis Nursery and the children and families we serve... we guarantee your volunteer work will make a difference! If you require additional information, please contact Patty Zdunek, Volunteer Services Manager, at pzdunek@crisisnurseryphx.org.

Register for an upcoming Volunteer Orientation and Tour here.

View volunteer position descriptions and requirements here.

Employee workday & community groups

Crisis Nursery needs people power! If your company is looking for a great way to get involved, consider working with Crisis Nursery to organize a volunteer workday for your employees. Workday projects can be accomplished in as little as a half-day. Companies and community groups have sponsored field trips, taken children on field trips with staff and sponsored monthly birthday parties. If your company is interested in learning how your employees can make a difference for families in crisis or want to customize a workday, please contact, Pat Beasley at pbeasley@crisisnurseryphx.org.

[*According to Independent Sector [http://independentsector.org/volunteer_time]