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VOLUNTEER AT WCYA!

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

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Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy offers many ways to get involved and volunteer your time. We are looking for tutors, mentors, and general volunteers. Learn more below.

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To apply to become a volunteer, please download and complete the application below by clicking the "DOWNLOAD APPLICATION" button.

Requirements

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All potential ongoing volunteers must meet the following requirements:

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  • Complete a volunteer application (click "DOWNLOAD APPLICATION" button above)

  • Be at least 21 years of age (exceptions made for groups and students)

  • Have a valid driver's license, insurance, and good driving record (when volunteering duties require driving)

  • No felonies or other major offenses

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All potential mentors and tutors must meet the following requirements:

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  • Complete an application for employment

  • Be at least 21 years of age

  • Have a valid driver's license, insurance, and good driving record

  • No felonies or other major offenses

  • Be able to pass the background check and screening process

  • Position specific requirements

 

The background check and screening process includes applicants:

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  • Completing and passing a drug screen

  • Being officially fingerprinted

  • Having a background check completed

  • Completing any position specific trainings

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How to Become an Ongoing Volunteer

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  1. Complete the volunteer application

  2. Submit your volunteer application to our Director of Human Resources

  3. Wait for further instructions on how to become a volunteer

  4. Wait to be contacted with a volunteer opportunity

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How to Become a One-Time or One-Project Volunteer

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  1. Contact Director of Marketing & Giving, Holly Newbon at HNewbon@wcya.org

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How to Become a Tutor or Mentor

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  1. Complete the employment application

  2. Submit your application to Director of Human Resources, Jenny Dawson Sheehy

  3. Wait for us to contact you

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Submitting Your Application

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Once you have completed your application, you can submit it through one of the following methods:

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  • Dropping your application off in person at or mailing it to our main campus at
    Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
    1942 E. Cantrell Street
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Emailing your application to our Director of Human Resources

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Director of Human Resources​

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Jenny Dawson Sheehy

Director of Human Resources

217-423-6961 ext. 2139

JDawson@wcya.org

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