The committment is one year, and it is important that once a relationship is established, it is continued. Volunteers opportunites are available in homes and in day-care, with some possible classroom slots. This is a hospital for mentally ill patients. There are an unlimited number of volunteers that can be used. There is no minimum volunteer requirement, but a strong weekly requirement is necessary.
Volunteers fill many roles from fund raising to helping professional workers in treatment groups.
Volunteers can help plan outings and activites, help tutor, and just be a friend to a youth in need. They share their life skill talents and experiences, and learn a lot about being a true role model. Volunteers are asked to devote a couple of hours a month. There are many adults and children on waiting lists. Court advocates assist through the court proceedings from the line-up through the trial.