AFC Youth Ministries

Get Involved

Volunteers on AFC'S

Volunteers play a critical role in the success of AFC’s mission. AFC strongly believes in providing individuals with the opportunity to give back to the community. Not only is volunteering rewarding for the individual, it also has a major positive impact on the experience of our program participants. Volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and additional role models for our youth, as well as provide event support and assist with vital administrative tasks. Other opportunities range from street outreach to housing support to mentoring; as well as behind the scenes roles such as community partnership development, office administration, fundraising, and volunteer management. Once you volunteer with AFC, your life will never be the same.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, consent to a criminal background investigation (which has a small processing fee), complete a liability waiver, provide a signature to accept certain policies, and provide three character references.

Join us to help make a difference in your community!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Individual Volunteer

If you’d like to volunteer individually, a tutor match or a mentorship may be a great opportunity for you.

Volunteer on a scheduled AFC Service Day
Volunteer at a AFC fundraising event
Organize a cookout
Coordinate a fun activity (kickball game, game night, etc.)

Group Volunteering

If you’d rather make it a social activity with your circle of friends or colleagues, consider hosting an event or a drive, or helping out at one of our fundraising events

Make New Resident Welcome Baskets for our transitional living program participants
Make birthday cards
Sponsor a holiday party
Decorate youth homes for the holidays
Make Easter baskets
Make Valentine’s Day favors
Make Halloween treat bags
Make Christmas or holiday cookies/brownies
Sponsor youth gifts for Christmas

Get Your Workplace Involved

There are a variety of ways corporate partners and workplace teams can get involved:

Sponsor or host a table at AFC’s annual breakfast
Invite AFC to be a part of your workplace giving
Donate proceeds from your corporate event to AFC
Make a grant to AFC
Invite us to table at your event
Host a drive
Volunteer for community and team-building

Please contact us at info@afcyouth.org to get involved!

Other Ways to Give

AMAZON SMILE Wish List

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Start Your Own Fundraiser

Host your own online fundraiser to raise funds for AFC through Crowdrise by GoFundMe or Facebook. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a fun and easy way for individuals, corporations, and groups to support AFC programs and make an impact. You design the campaign: birthdays, events, a marathon—possibilities are endless!

Workplace and Matching Gifts

You can double or even triple the impact of your gift to AFC with workplace and matching gift programs. Contact your employer’s human resources office to find out if you can support AFC via payroll deduction or your workplace giving campaign. Your company may also match your cash donations or volunteer hours: ask your employer, or check our list of companies with matching gift programs. Does your company participate in a workplace giving program? Let us know by emailing info@afcyouth.org and we’ll add them to our list!

Tribute Gifts

A gift to AFC in the name of a loved one is a meaningful way to honor or memorialize that person. Make your gift here and be sure to include the name of the person whom you are honoring in the comments section. If you would like us to send a card to your honoree or their family acknowledging your gift, please include the appropriate address. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@afcyouth.org.

Legacy Giving

Legacy giving enables you to make a significant contribution to the work that is most meaningful to you. It is a way to memorialize your values and your care for your partner, family, and community. With proper planning, you can ensure your wishes are fulfilled, potentially lower your estate tax, and create powerful change for homeless youth.