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No, many of our volunteers are from surrounding communities. You need only have the willingness and desire to contribute to the success of the volunteer program.

Volunteers need to be at least 14 years of age, although some positions may require a minimum age of 16. We sometimes allow younger youth groups to assist with special projects providing an adult accompanies the group.

Staff from the department in which you are volunteering will be responsible for training you for your assignment. Staff will be available to answer any of your questions.

Volunteers are expected to dress neatly in clothes suitable for the job they are performing. If there is a specific dress code for the volunteer assignment, the volunteer will be notified.

Yes, if you would like to volunteer for a particular department, you can indicate this on your application form. When a position in the department becomes available, we will notify you.

Yes! Many of our volunteers work in several departments. For example, some of our volunteers work at Fraze Pavilion during the summer and assist in other departments during the winter months.

If you are 18 years of age or older, a background check will be conducted. Some volunteer positions, such as youth sports coaches, tax preparators, and drivers, also require fingerprinting.

Yes, some volunteer positions throughout the city can serve as unpaid internships. The first step in this process is to contact the Volunteer Office at 937-296-2433 to discuss the requirements of your internship.