Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI). *Volunteers are critical to the success of our agency and truly make a difference in a child’s life. We offer a variety of opportunities, many available year-round, for individuals and groups who are looking to help further our mission to heal children, empower youth and strengthen families.
Volunteer Requirements
All individuals must be 18 or older to volunteer. Individuals under age 18 may volunteer with direct adult supervision in special circumstances. If you are interested in practicum/internship opportunities, please click HERE. CCFI does not provide volunteer opportunities for court-ordered community service. We do not allow anyone currently enrolled in Norman Public Schools to volunteer in Boys & Girls Club of Norman.
Volunteer Opportunities
Recycling Volunteer
Required Commitment: 1 day/week
CCFI is seeking a volunteer to help create a well-maintained, safe environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers by collecting recyclable goods. Recyclable goods would be picked up throughout the agency and would need to be transported to one of the City of Norman recycling drop off locations. The recycling volunteer must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the ability to lift heavy items, such as full recycling bags and stack of boxes.
We ask that this volunteer makes a recycling pick-up a minimum of 1 time every week. Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and recycling pick-ups would need to happen during that time frame.
Youth Development Volunteers
Required Commitment: 1 day/week for at least a full semester
Boys & Girls Club of Norman provides a safe and caring environment to Norman Public School students ages 6-18. The Club is open Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 7:00 p.m., and follows the Norman Public School academic calendar.
Youth development volunteers assist Club staff in various program areas to provide additional support all while working to build safe and positive relationships. Youth development volunteers will primarily work with Club members to provide individualized tutoring or homework support. Depending on the daily needs of our program, youth development volunteers may be paired with a certain age group and/or program area (art room, gym activities, etc.) to provide support as needed.
One-Time Group Projects
These opportunities are available on an as-needed basis.
Volunteer opportunities are available for organizations and groups who are looking to dedicate their time and energy to serving our mission. Typical projects include, but are not limited to, window cleaning, playground maintenance, sanitizing toys, picking up trash, etc., and can be customized for individual groups as needed. Contact us today to learn more!
How to Apply
To get started, please fill out the volunteer inquiry form below. Once your inquiry form has been submitted and reviewed, we will contact you directly to discuss the next steps in our *volunteer process.
*All mentor, youth development and ongoing special activity volunteers are required to undergo a mandatory Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) background check. This process costs our agency proximately $40 and donations to help cover this cost are greatly appreciated.
For further questions, please contact us at volunteer@ccfinorman.org.
Our Promise to Protect Children
CCFI provides a safe environment for children and youth to heal and grow. As a trauma-informed agency, we work to protect those we serve from abuse and maltreatment by having rigorous policies and procedures in place to address all aspects of child safety. We carefully screen all staff and volunteers, provide training on topics such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse awareness and prevention, and continually monitor adult-child relationships.