Register to volunteer with Shepherd Community Center via VolunteerLocal

Shepherd Community Center is a faith-based, non-profit organization established in 1985 with a simple but staggering goal: to break the cycle of poverty on the near Eastside of Indianapolis. Located centrally within the community it serves, Shepherd offers programs for children, teens, adults, and families through a Continuum of Care that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic needs of our neighbors, from cradle to career – and beyond.

It is only through our dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners that Shepherd has brought hope to children and neighbors in need for the last 40 years. Through your continuous support and generosity, Shepherd can serve over 10,000 unique individuals in our community every year. From special events to recurring opportunities, you are truly the hands and feet of Shepherd when you volunteer. We couldn't do it without YOU!

Getting started as a volunteer at Shepherd Community is simple and easy. For most individuals, families, and groups, the entire process for a one-time volunteering opportunity typically takes only a few days, from the start of the application to serving.

First, complete the Application form, sign up for limited text messages, and sign our mandatory waiver. Upon approval, you will receive an email confirmation that includes a link to your Volunteer Profile, allowing you to begin volunteering at most of our one-time events.

For those interested in volunteering for our daily/weekly opportunities, after your approved application, you’ll arrange a time to visit Shepherd for a tour, brief training, and an opportunity to observe some of our programs in action. This will help us find a good fit for your schedule, skills, and passions, and get you plugged in quickly.

If you choose to serve in any of our student programming (Shepherd Community Academy, Minnie Hartmann, After-School, and others), you’ll also need to complete a background check in addition to the aforementioned requirements. You will receive an email confirming your background check approval, which will be automatically updated on your Volunteer Profile, allowing you to start serving with our students immediately.

We look forward to serving together soon!

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What's your email address?

Your email address:

Your information

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

First name *

Last name *

Mobile Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890

SMS (text) messaging:
You may opt-in to receive SMS (text) for Shepherd Community Center volunteer activities, including shift reminders and cancellations.

To opt-out, reply STOP to any SMS message OR update the SMS opt-in setting in your profile.

SMS/Text verification
PLEASE Opt-In to receive limited text message updates from Shepherd Community Center. These text messages will help remind you of the volunteer opportunities and times in which you signed up to serve at Shepherd. More importantly, the texts will also allow you to log your hours for us by a quick Check-In process via links. Once you OPT-In, you will receive a text message confirmation, reply OK. ✅

Gender *

Date of Birth *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number *

Medical Insurance Company

Medical Insurance Policy ID Number

Are you part of a Group or Organization? *

What is the name of your Group or Organization?

Are You Coming as a Family? *

Please list each family member. Only 1 signed waiver for the entire family is needed below. *

Waiver

Who is this registration for?
This registration is for an adult
This registration is for a minor

Please sign here to show you accept the terms stated above for yourself or for a minor volunteer for which you are a parental guardian.
Enter your name here to serve as a digital signature:

ADULT VOLUNTEER WAIVER AND AUTHORIZATION

Authorization:
I declare that I have valid medical approval and am mentally able to participate in the activities of Shepherd Community, Inc. My health information provided herein is correct so far as I know, and I can engage in all prescribed program activities except as noted. I further understand that neither Shepherd Community, Inc. nor any of its paid staff or volunteer workers can be held responsible in the event of an accident or injury to myself. I hereby release Shepherd Community and its staff and volunteers from any liability for injury, illness or other harm I may incur while participating in such activities. I certify that I am free from habits or attitudes, which would make me an undesirable participant.

Transportation Agreement:
By my signature below, I hereby release Shepherd Community, Inc. staff and volunteers from liability for injury, illness or other harm which may arise as a result of my traveling by bus or van with employees of Shepherd Community, Inc. This would be for transportation to and from any Shepherd Community, Inc. sites. I understand that only licensed and qualified personnel will operate any vehicle to and from the site, and that there will be at least one staff member present at all times.

Emergency Authorization:
I authorize any representative of Shepherd Community, Inc. to seek medical attention for me when immediate medical care is warranted by the circumstances. I further authorize the health care professional selected by Shepherd Community, Inc. to provide me with the necessary care and treatment. I hereby release Shepherd Community, Inc., its staff and volunteers from any liability for injury, illness or other harm I may incur as a result or in connection with such treatment.

Photograph/Video Authorization:
Shepherd Community, Inc. and partnering organizations/companies with Shepherd Community have my permission to use photographs/videos of me: (a) in the promotional and informational material of Shepherd Community (including Shepherd’s Facebook page); and (b) in the promotional and informational material of partnering organizations/companies with Shepherd. STUDENT VOLUNTEER AND WAIVER AUTHORIZATION

Parent Authorization:
I declare my child, who is under 18 years old, has valid medical approval and is mentally able to participate in the activities of Shepherd Community, Inc. My child’s health information provided herein is correct so far as I know, and my child has permission to engage in all prescribed program activities except as noted. I further understand that neither Shepherd Community, Inc. nor any of its paid staff or volunteer workers can be held responsible in the event of an accident or injury to my child. I hereby release Shepherd Community and its staff and volunteers from any liability for injury, illness or other harm my child may incur while participating in such activities. I certify that my child is amenable to discipline and free from habits or attitudes, which would make him/her an undesirable participant.

Transportation Agreement:
By my signature below, I give permission for my child to travel by bus with employees of Shepherd Community, Inc. at any Shepherd Community location, including, but not limited to Shepherd Community’s sports facility. This would be for a field trip or transportation to and from the sites. I understand that only licensed and qualified personnel will operate any vehicle to and from the site, and that there will be at least one staff member present at all times. I hereby release Shepherd Community, Inc. staff and volunteers from liability for injury, illness or other harm which may arise as a result of my child’s participation in these trips.

Emergency Authorization:
I authorize any representative of Shepherd Community, Inc. to seek medical attention for my child when immediate medical care is warranted by the circumstances and I cannot be reached, or if under the circumstances there is no time to attempt to reach me because of the nature of the injury or illness. I further authorize the health care professional selected by Shepherd Community, Inc. to provide the necessary care and treatment for my child. I hereby release Shepherd Community, Inc., its staff and volunteers from any liability for injury, illness or other harm my child may incur as a result or in connection with such treatment.

Photograph/Video Authorization:
Shepherd Community, Inc. and partnering organizations/companies with Shepherd Community have my permission to use photographs/videos of my child: (a) in the promotional and informational material of Shepherd Community (including Shepherd’s Facebook page); and (b) in the promotional and informational material of partnering organizations/companies with Shepherd.