Center of Hope Volunteers  

If you would like to volunteer through the Center of Hope, please contact the Personnel Office at 508-764-4085 to receive more information.

We are always looking for help with our Special Olympic programs and the numerous fundraising events that we hold throughout the year as well as people to assist in our programs.

If interested, please complete the Volunteer Application and submit to the Personnel Director.

Standards for Volunteers  

• Volunteers who desire to volunteer for SWCARC, Inc. day programs will apply for positions by completing a volunteer application.  Volunteerism at SWCARC, Inc. programs is typically eligible for credit as Community Service Hours. 

• Applications received will be reviewed by the Program Administrator or Director of Programs.  

• All volunteers 18 or above must complete a CORI check, and be eligible for assignment to agency programs. 

• Volunteers may be interviewed for volunteer positions.   

• Volunteers for agency day programs will complete a 2 hour orientation with the training department before starting in their programs. Camp volunteers will receive a full day orientation.  

• Volunteers will comply with the agency’s policies and procedures reviewed during orientation especially with regard to confidentiality, safety, and Human Rights of the participants.  

• Volunteers will work under the direct supervision of Program Administrator or volunteer co-coordinator of the programs or events they are assigned to. 

• Volunteers will support the mission and philosophy of the agency. 

• Volunteers will be on time and call their volunteer site /program if they can not attend.  

• Volunteers will serve in a professional manner.  

• Volunteers serve as at-will in nature and may be terminated with or with out cause at any time, by themselves or the agency.