Oasis relies on interns and volunteers to donate 4,500 hours annually.  Oasis started with volunteers and the continual success and growth of our program hinges on the energy and determination of our volunteers.   Many people say they never begin volunteering because they are never asked.  We are asking! We ask that you share your time, your enthusiasm, and your passion with us.  There are many different ways for interns and volunteers to be involved in Oasis. Below, please find a brief overview description of our main roles:

  • Drop-in center volunteers staff the drop-in center during our regular open hours. These volunteers provide a welcoming environment, mentorship, and site supervision through a 3 hour weekly or bimonthly shift. There are also opportunities as drop in center volunteers to support our Project 13 program, which is geared toward middle-school LGBTQ youth.
 
  • Lead Program Volunteers are volunteers who help plan and lead recurring activities throughout the year. These volunteers work closely with staff to help design outreach materials and activity outlines for a monthly program focus, including art, performance, healthy living, and life skills.

  • Special Events Volunteers are volunteers interested in working with youth and helping Oasis who cannot make a weekly or bi-monthly commitment as a drop in center volunteer. Special Events Volunteers help staff dances, retreats, fundraising events, and other youth events as they come up throughout the year.

  • Special Projects Volunteers are volunteers who help out with administrative tasks, mailings, fundraising, technology projects and other special projects.
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  • Oasis accepts interns who are enrolled in an academic program for credit. Please contact us early on in the process of determining your internship. Please email us a cover letter to michelle@oasisyouthcenter.org with "Intern" in the subject line. We will schedule an in-person interview to talk about your goals and Oasis intern needs. We accept interns of all ages. 

Ready to become an Oasis volunteer? It's easy as 1-2-3!

1. Fill out our 
Online Volunteer Application

2. Using the calendar below, find a New Volunteer Orientation date that works for you

​3. Register for the orientation date by emailing us at oasis@oasisyouthcenter.org
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Please note: all Oasis Youth Center interns and volunteers must pass a criminal background check

"I never knew that I could matter so much to young people just by showing up, until I spent my Friday nights doing just that, showing up." -  Oasis Volunteer