Become a Volunteer

Give back, reinforce your own healing journey, and uplift others.

How To Make A Difference

ZOOM Meeting Facilitations

Front Desk

AiR (Adventures in Recovery) Events

Special Events

Facility Outreach

Community Outreach

Advocacy & Fundraising

How To Volunteer

All volunteers must complete an orientation, code of conduct, and training session. Some volunteer opportunities may have additional requirements. To make a life-changing impact, see the categories below for volunteer descriptions, requirements, and commitments and submit the interest form.

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Please place a checkmark next to the category in which you’re interested in volunteering. All formal volunteers must complete a background check administered by FAVOR.
Zoom Meetings Facilitators

Facilitate recovery group meetings online via the FAVOR corporate Zoom account.

Requirements:
Current FAVOR participant • Orientation and training session • At least 90 days in sustained recovery • Background check

Commitment:
Varies • Meetings typically last 60 minutes

Front Desk

Welcome and direct visitors, answer phone calls, take messages, and provide miscellaneous administrative and light housekeeping duties as necessary.

Requirements:
Orientation • Must have a positive attitude • 30 days of recovery • Complete a background check

Commitment:
Varies by individual • Shifts range from 1.5 to 3 hours • Regular basis or substitute

AiR (Adventures in Recovery) Events

Help coordinate and plan social events where people in recovery can gather and fellowship.

Requirements:
Must be in recovery and have participated in FAVOR

Commitment:
Varies by event

Facility Outreach

FAVOR Upstate’s facility outreach fosters collaboration, resource sharing, and coordinated care, strengthening the network of support for individuals in recovery.

Panel Member Requirements:
At least 30 days in sustained recovery • Orientation

Facilitator Requirements:
At least 90 days in sustained recovery • Orientation • Background Check

Community Outreach

Increase awareness of FAVOR throughout the Upstate by connecting with other organizations and attending community events.

Requirements:
Familiar with FAVOR programs • Passion for recovery • Shadow several sessions • Orientation • Background check • Some events may require additional safety training

Commitment:
Varies • Events can last several hours

Advocacy/Fundraising

Spread the word and engage people in the solution.

Requirements:
Passion for recovery • Believe in FAVOR Upstate’s mission

Commitment:
Varies according to task

Hope and Healing Events:
Ambassadors • Greeters • Room set up and break down

Donor Support:
Thank you note writing • Follow up thank you phone calls

Special Events

Assist with events that FAVOR participates in or hosts.

Requirements:
Passion for recovery • Believe in FAVOR Upstate’s mission

Commitment:
Varies according to task and event