Volunteer
Volunteer
Tu Nidito depends on the time, expertise and dedication of committed volunteers to help pursue our vision—ensuring that no child, teen, young adult or family grieves alone. Those interested in getting involved have a variety of volunteering options that vary in scope and frequency.
Volunteer opportunities
Start the volunteer application process
Start the volunteer application process
Please be aware that submitting an application does not guarantee a volunteer position at Tu Nidito. All volunteers interested in working directly with Tu Nidito families must be a minimum of 16 years old, able to meet criminal background check requirements, commit to volunteer for the minimum time specified for that position and complete volunteer training.
Upcoming New Volunteer Training:
Tuesday, May 20 & Wednesday, May 21 from 5-8pm
Contact Rachael with any questions at [email protected]
“It was easy for me to decide to volunteer for Tu Nidito, for I am a Tu Nidito child—I lost my father suddenly at age 10…there was no question as to what I would do after I retired.”
“It was easy for me to decide to volunteer for Tu Nidito, for I am a Tu Nidito child—I lost my father suddenly at age 10…there was no question as to what I would do after I retired.”
– Ellen, volunteer since 2016
You can help reduce the impacts of grief
Your time and donations can help us achieve our vision that no child, teen, young adult or caregiver has to grieve alone.
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Volunteer FAQs
Direct care volunteers work with children, teens, young adults and/or caregivers impacted by serious medical conditions or death. Direct roles include: support group facilitators, one-on-one volunteers and interns. Direct care volunteers must be at least 16 years old (except where otherwise indicated), complete all required paperwork, pass a background check, participate in an introductory interview, participate in all required training and post-training, and make a minimum commitment of 1 year.
For direct care volunteers, previous experience working with children, teens or families around grief, trauma, or through group facilitation is preferred, but not required. What is required is responsibility, compassion, adaptability, a joy for work with others, strong communication skills, and the ability to learn and implement our model.
Indirect volunteers and interns to support office administration, communications and events are also needed.
See our Volunteer page for more information.
Volunteer Training is offered approximately 4 times each year, as needed. Individuals must complete all required training hours prior to volunteering.
If your Fingerprint Clearance Card is valid and doesn’t expire in the next year, you do not need to complete a background check. If you do not have an FCC, a background check link will be sent to you via email.
As a volunteer, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a Group Coordinator. You will work with other volunteers to facilitate the group. You’ll also have guidance from the Group Coordinator during pre- and post-group meetings.
Volunteers meet for their assigned support groups Monday through Thursday nights, 6 – 9 pm. All support groups meet twice monthly in person at Tu Nidito.
We do not offer individual or family counseling. We are a peer support program, which means we provide opportunities for children, teens, young adults and primary caregivers to meet with others their age who are also grieving. As a volunteer, you’ll use the group facilitation skills you’ll learn in training to help create a safe, accepting and welcoming group experience for all participants.
Indirect care volunteers work behind the scenes to ensure all our programs have the administrative and financial support they need to be successful. Indirect volunteer roles vary widely but include: Office volunteers, special event support, board of directors, event or board-level committee work, specialized group projects, select internships, and more. Indirect volunteers do not need to attend new volunteer training. Training will be provided as needed.
Direct care volunteers work directly with children, teens, young adults and/or caregivers impacted by a serious medical condition or death. Direct care volunteers must be at least 16 years old, complete all required paperwork, participate in all required training, pass a background check and make a minimum commitment of 1 year.
