The following list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) will
help you learn more about Volunteers of America. If you don't find the answers
you need here, please
send us an e-mail.What is Volunteers of America?Volunteers of America is
a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human
service programs, and opportunities for individual and community
involvement.
Every year more than 2 million people across the nation feel
the helping hand and compassion of Volunteers of America. Our services respond
to individual community needs to help abused and neglected children, youth at
risk, the frail elderly, people with disabilities, homeless individuals and
families, and other persons who need an opportunity to rebuild their lives. Our
goal is to help the whole person.
In addition, Volunteers of America is one of the nation's
largest nonprofit provider of quality affordable housing for families, the
elderly, and people with disabilities. We are also a major provider of skilled
long-term nursing care and health services. We operate nursing facilities,
residential assisted living complexes, and retirement communities.
Volunteers of America strives to offer any services
necessary to meet the diverse needs of people and assist them in becoming
self-sufficient. Our programs are locally managed and delivered. The motivation
for helping people originates from Volunteers of America's Christian heritage.
We are an organization founded on Christian values, a meeting ground for people
of all faiths united in service.
Why do you call yourselves "Volunteers"?
The name
Volunteers of America was selected when the organization was founded more than
110 years ago. It signified that the organization was comprised of people
voluntarily choosing to help others. Our services are delivered through a
partnership of professional staff, volunteers, and other community
supporters.
 Do you engage volunteers in your work?Volunteers are a
very important part of our work. Nationally, and in every community, dedicated
volunteers provide leadership by serving on our boards of directors. The boards
provide direction and oversight, and hire and supervise the chief executive
officers in each locale. Volunteers actively engage in many of services,
delivering meals to the elderly in their homes, reading mail to residents of
nursing homes, and providing other services that make a real difference in
people's lives. Volunteers of America serves individuals and communities in need
and creates opportunities for people to experience the joy of serving
others.
If someone wants to volunteer, should they call
you?While we do use volunteers in our programs we are not a
clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in working
within one of our programs,
please contact us.
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