Volunteer Opportunities

Below you can find information about the volunteer needs for each of our programs. The programs are divided by the age group or demographics of the target participants.   

To apply to be a volunteer, Fill out this online application form.  

To apply to be a mentor, follow this link. 

We also request all incoming volunteers 18 years+ give $30 to offset the cost of a background check.  You can submit that here.  (please use the same email address for this as your application).

All volunteers will be required to do a 2-hour online orientation. 

Please note! Being bilingual is a plus but not necessary to volunteer. 
As most of our volunteer opportunities are with children, we require all volunteers to submit a volunteer application with references, complete a background check, participate in child safety training, and program training. All these efforts are to keep our children safe. As a faith-based non-profit, we openly offer Christian education at our programs. It is not a requirement to subscribe to a certain faith to volunteer, but we do suggest only those comfortable with open Christian teaching to volunteer. Thursday volunteers with youth will be asked to sign an apostles creed statement of faith in agreement with Casa’s faith teachings. 

Kids Club Program Volunteer:  

(This is our only opportunity available for high school volunteers/minors) 

At Casa Chirilagua, our Kids Club program supports the elementary school aged children of Chirilagua to grow into who God created them to be through academic, spiritual, social and emotional development. We are seeking volunteers who want to serve as homework helpers, activity leaders, buddy readers, encouragers, and role models during this important life season,

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced with elementary aged children, familiar with their typical needs, behaviors, and energy.
• Snack Buddy—can talk to kids about their days at school and connect with them.
• Play buddy–can seek out kids who are playing alone and include them in a game.
• Small Group Facilitator—has experience with teaching and/or education, can lead small group instructional activities such as guided read-alouds and math lessons.
• Supportive tutor—comfortable helping students with their schoolwork in reading and math, encouraging accountability, and practice.
• Faith Connector—can support short Bible lessons by helping kids find verses, acting in skits, or leading short prayers.
• Collaborative team player – willing to partner with Casa Chirilagua staff to implement, ROCKS, our positive behavior intervention system. R stands for respect, O for opt-in, C for curiosity, K for kind, and S for safe. During the program, kids can earn Casa tickets for showing ROCKS. Volunteers help by calling out and praising the positive behaviors they see.
• Faith-driven – loves Jesus and desires to model the Fruit of the Spirit in both words and actions in a way children can understand.

What You’ll Bring

Above all, you’ll bring a heart to mentor, a willingness to listen and to gently guide, and a desire to empower students as they take steps toward their God-given potential.

Volunteer Availability and Program Schedule

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3:15-5:30

Teens Club Program Volunteer:  

At Casa Chirilagua, our Teens Club is a space where middle school students are mentored, encouraged, and reminded of their God-given worth. We are seeking volunteers who want to invest relationally in this next generation of leaders.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced with middle schoolers – familiar with their energy, curiosity, and the ups and downs of this life stage.
• Patient and consistent – showing up week after week and being mentally, emotionally, and physically present with our kids.
• Engaged and playful – excited to join in games, cheer from the sidelines, or spark conversations that show care and interest.
• Supportive during learning time – comfortable jumping in to help with homework, encouraging accountability, and helping students stay organized with classes and assignments.
• Relational and curious – eager to learn about students’ lives, while being tactful and kind with kids who are having a rough day or need extra space.
• Collaborative team players – willing to work closely with Casa Chirilagua staff to create a consistent, safe, and welcoming environment for students.
• Creative and gifted – ready to contribute personal talents to enrich the program and inspire students.
• Faith-driven – loves Jesus and desires to model the Fruit of the Spirit through everyday interactions.
• Resilient and joyful – able to handle the beautiful chaos of middle school life with grace, endurance, and even a little silliness.
• Strengths-based – comfortable learning and practicing a strengths-based approach: celebrating positive behaviors and showing appreciation more than correcting negatives.

What You’ll Bring

Above all, you’ll bring a heart to serve, a willingness to grow, and a desire to be a steady role model for teenagers navigating one of the most important seasons of their lives.

Volunteer Availability and Program Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–5:30pm

Casa to Career Program Volunteer

At Casa Chirilagua, our Casa to Career program walks alongside high school students as they discover their strengths, pursue academic success, and explore pathways for their future. We are seeking volunteers who want to serve as mentors, encouragers, and role models during this important season of growth and transition.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced with high school students – familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities of adolescence.
• Focused and supportive – able to lock in during homework time, help problem-solve, and be an accountable presence as students brainstorm, plan, and think out loud.
• Encouraging dreamers – passionate about helping students discover their gifts, dreams, and ideas for the future.
• Guides, not directors – ready to encourage questions about college and careers, sharing personal experiences without pressuring a particular path.
• Mentors and role models – committed to walking alongside students, modeling integrity, faith, and perseverance.
• Collaborative team players – willing to partner with Casa Chirilagua staff to create a consistent, safe, and inspiring environment for students.
• Engaged and relational – willing to start conversations, listen deeply, and be present whether students are having an exciting breakthrough or a challenging day.
• Faith-driven – loves Jesus and desires to model the Fruit of the Spirit in both words and actions.
• Resilient and steady – able to handle the ups and downs of high school life with grace, patience, and encouragement.
• Strengths-based – comfortable using a strengths-based approach to highlight positive behaviors, celebrate growth, and build confidence.

What You’ll Bring

Above all, you’ll bring a heart to mentor, a willingness to listen, and a desire to empower students as they take steps toward their God-given potential.

Volunteer Availability and Program Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–7:00 pm