These would include gall cleanup, library resource, painting, etc. We carefully select our volunteers who want to work directly with our children and youth. Campus Resources may be under 21 years. Volunteers are asked to commit to spending eight hours a month for a minimum of six months. Volunteers must complete an application and background check, provide three references, and have an interview.
Volunteers receive eight hours of training.
This includes CPR classes for PALS and Visiting Resources who are not currently certified. A home study must be completed. Continuing education meetings are held quarterly to keep volunteers informed and to provide support. A PAL may take his or her youth to a sporting event, to the movies, a picnic, or they may just go for a walk in the park. Visiting Resource A Visiting Resource is a person who plans activities with an Allendale youth, but in addition, the youth is able to spend time in the Visiting Resource's home, including overnights and holidays.