A volunteer is an individual who performs hours of service in a County department for civic or charitable reasons. Services are free and without pressure or coercion from the County. Volunteers can choose from a variety of projects. But are ultimately responsible for assisting staff as necessary. Volunteers at DCFS perform critical duties to support the difficult and complex work of ensuring child welfare.

Time Commitment

Hours are set depending on the individuals availability. DCFS appreciates and welcomes any amount of time that volunteers can donate.

Location

Volunteers can be placed at one of 20 DCFS Regional offices.

Training and Skills

Depending on interest and skill set, volunteers can be placed at one of 20 regional offices. There are also various special projects available in differing programs and sections.