Get Involved
Become a Volunteer
Serve the mission on a clear path of growing trust, from your first project to walking alongside residents.
Why Volunteers Matter
More Than We Could Do Alone
Transformation does not happen through programs alone. It happens through people who show up, invest their time, and help create an environment where change is possible.
Volunteers extend the reach of our staff, support daily life on our campuses, help with projects and events, and bring encouragement and connection to the men and women in our programs.
Our volunteer program is built on one principle: the more access a volunteer has to residents, the more accountability comes with it. That protects residents, staff, volunteers, and the mission, while giving every volunteer a real path to deeper involvement.
Three Levels of Service
A Path of Growing Trust
Everyone begins as a General Volunteer. Deeper levels are earned through consistent service, character, and additional screening and training.
General Volunteers
Serve in structured, staff-led activities. This is the easy first step for individuals, churches, businesses, and civic groups.
Ways to serve
- Meal service
- Outreach and community events
- Facility and campus projects
- Donation sorting
- Event support
Warrior Corps
The core relational volunteers of each center: regularly present, known by staff, and trusted to engage with residents.
What it takes
- At least 60 days of service as a General Volunteer
- A reference from staff
- Application, background check, and interview
- Monthly onboarding training
- Approval by the center’s Executive Director
Volunteer Chaplain Corps
Our highest level of service. Chaplains support the spiritual formation and discipleship of residents alongside staff.
What it takes
- 3 to 6 months of faithful Warrior Corps service
- Strong references and spiritual maturity
- Application, background check, and interview
- Approval by our Chaplain Approval Group
- Formal commissioning
At a Glance
The Levels Compared
Each level carries a distinct level of access, and each level of access carries its own standard of screening, training, and oversight.
| Level 1: General Volunteers | Level 2: Warrior Corps | Level 3: Volunteer Chaplain Corps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Interest form only | Formal application | Detailed application |
| Background check | Only for sensitive roles | Required | Required |
| Interview | Not required | Required | Required |
| Training | Activity instructions | Monthly onboarding session | Monthly onboarding session |
| Prior service | None | 60 days as a General Volunteer | 3 to 6 months in Warrior Corps |
| Approved by | Local staff | Center Executive Director | Chaplain Approval Group |
| Time with residents | Supervised activities only | Approved hours, with check-in | Approved hours, with check-in |
| Identification | None | Badge upon approval | Commissioning |
Volunteers under 18 are welcome as General Volunteers with a signed parent or guardian consent form and direct staff supervision.
How to Get Started
Four Steps to Serving
Apply Online
Complete the short application below so we can learn about your interests, background, and availability.
We Find Your Starting Point
Our team reviews every application, answers your questions, and connects you with the right opportunities and center.
Start Serving
Join scheduled, staff-led activities as a General Volunteer and get to know the people and rhythm of the center.
Grow Deeper
After consistent service, you may be invited to pursue Warrior Corps, with a background check, interview, and onboarding training.
Standards and Boundaries
Boundaries That Protect Everyone
Our residents are in one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. Clear boundaries protect them, and they protect you.
Volunteers support the program. They never operate apart from it or in parallel to it, and staff keep final authority over every decision about residents, regardless of a volunteer’s level or tenure.
Every volunteer receives these standards, and Warrior Corps and Chaplain Corps members are trained in them through real-life scenarios before they serve.
Every Volunteer Agrees To
- Never give or loan money to residents, or accept money or significant gifts from them
- No rides, off-site visits, or one-on-one meetings without prior written approval
- Never offer residents jobs, housing, or business deals while they are in the program
- Keep everything about residents confidential, online and in person
- No romantic relationships with residents
- Report any safety concern to staff immediately
- Arrive free of alcohol and drugs, and bring no weapons on property
Apply to Serve
Volunteer Application
Every volunteer, at every center, starts here. Our team will review your application and follow up with next steps.
Serving With a Group?
Churches, businesses, and civic groups are welcome. General Volunteer projects are a great fit for teams. Mention your group in the application and we will help you plan.
Program Graduates
Graduates of the Warriors Center program are welcome to apply to volunteer. Please connect with the Executive Director of the center where you completed the program.
Not Ready to Apply?
See the Mission Firsthand
Visit one of our centers or celebrate with our graduates before you decide.