Our Volunteer Program is an integral part of Diamond In The Rough (DITR). The success of our program and the number of youth we are able to effectively impact, largely relies on the number of caring, compassionate, and trained volunteers committed to our program. It is through the shared passion and a common goal of impacting and transforming our world…one child, one family, one community at a time, that our program will continue to succeed.

Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Prior experience is not required. However, compassion, commitment and a willingness to make a positive impact on the lives of our youth is required.  Live/In-Person and Virtual Opportunities are available on both a short and long-term basis in the following areas:


Volunteer Opportunities

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Advertising Sale Representative
  • Cluster Coordinator
  • Community Development Officer
  • Community Service Coordinator
  • CROWNS College & Career program
  • Curriculum Designers
  • Fundraising Coordinator
  • Giving Program Coordinator
  • Grant Development Officer
  • Graphic Artist/Illustrators
  • Guest Speaker
  • Marketing/Public Relations
  • Mentoring 
  • Program Trainer
  • Publications Editor
  • Radio Production
  • Research & Program Assistant
  • Social Marketing
  • Special Events Coordinator
  • ​Trainer
  • Underwriting Account Executive
  • Video Editor
  • ​Virtual Volunteer
  • Volunteer Coordinator/Services
APPLY TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER

FAQs

  • HOW DO I KNOW IF I WOULD BE A GOOD VOLUNTEER?

    • Do you have a passion to see youth positively transformed, empowered and equipped?
    • Do you have the ability to engage youth both live and through technology (as e-mentors, virtual facilitators, etc.)?
    • Are you a creative who enjoys content curation or creation and want to assist with the development of activities and live and virtual experiences for those we serve?
    • Are you resourceful and have an interest in helping us identify new funding sources, collaborative partners or resources to assist with expansion and meeting the growing needs of the girls and families we serve?
    • Are you a natural connectors who is able to help us tap into to people and programs and develop partnerships that will help us expand our reach and depth?
    • Perhaps you are one to help engage our members, families and supporters through media, marketing, public relations and social media?
    • Lastly, maybe you are strong administratively, have an Human Resources background or enjoy Training & Development?

    If you answered YES to any of the statements above, you might be a good fit for a DITR volunteer.

  • DO ALL VOLUNTEERS WORK "HANDS ON" WITH MEMBERS?

    No,  DITR offers both traditional "hands-on" volunteer opportunities like mentoring as well as "behind the scene" opportunities that don't require any connection with the youth we serve? 

  • I AM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO IS INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH​.

    DITR does not currently provide volunteer opportunities for middle or high school students who are NOT current members of our program.  We do host community service opportunities for members and youth leaders within the organization.  

  • ONCE I SUBMIT MY VOLUNTEER APPLICATION, WHEN CAN EXPECT TO HEAR A RESPONSE?

    DITR accepts applications year round, however, we review and interview and onboard new volunteers THREE TIMES PER YEAR (April, August & December). 

    • Once an application is submitted, it will be held until that time. 
    • Qualified applicants will be notified via email and invited to schedule an interview. 
    • Once the interview is complete, those who are accepted will proceed forward with the additional stages of screening which includes (background, sexual registry and reference checks), mandatory orientation, training and placement.

    ​* NOTE applicants who do not response to the request for interview will be placed in a "pending status" through the following on boarding period. If there is no response after a 2nd round of interviews, the applicants applications will be removed. 

  • IF I SIGN UP TO BE VOLUNTEER HOW LONG WILL I BE COMMITTED TO SERVE?

    We ask volunteers to commit to one fiscal calendar year (July - June) regardless of when they are on-boarded. 

​UNIQUE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

If you are a busy professional woman who believes in our cause but are limited on time, but still want to make an impact that will last a lifetime, consider applying to our CROWNS Council.

Applications are accepted year-round, however, new cohorts are placed annually. Click below to learn more about this special opportunity.


MORE INFORMATION ON THE CROWNS COUNCIL

​SPECIAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES



Members serving in the AmeriCorps VISTA program serve full time for one-year terms. They build capacity in nonprofit organizations and public agencies to help them more effectively generate the commitment of private sector resources, encourage volunteer service at the local level, and empower individuals and communities. Click below to learn about these unique opportunities including a direct link to apply:


Click here to learn for the full benefits and perks of the VISTA Program

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