HTPA Community Connections

Community Connections' VOLUNTEER BANK
Acting as a Resource between Need and Possibilities

“Everybody can be great…. because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve……… You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
-- Martin Luther King, Jr.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Community Connections’ Volunteer Bank is to match qualified volunteers with opportunities for service.

VISION STATEMENT

The Vision of the Community Connections’ Volunteer Bank is to continually provide qualified volunteers for heart-centered service and to develop, collect, manage, and disseminate volunteer information.

Functions of the Community Connections’ Volunteer Bank:

• To be a liaison between HTPA Executive Director and Community Connections’ Committees
• To provide and approve Volunteer Bank applications  
• To offer Volunteer Orientation
• To provide and keep current Professional Guidelines for all volunteers
• To maintain the database of volunteers’ information (searchable for location, skills, interests, availability, etc.)
• To transfer volunteers’ information to the Special Interest Committee(s) (indicated on their application)
• To receive and house data pertaining to Community Connections
• To act as a clearing house
• To publicize volunteer opportunities
• To provide Public Relations oversight (work with PR Committee)
• To respond to inquiries and requests

REQUIREMENTS to be a Qualified Volunteer:

- Submit Volunteer Bank application (approval notification follows)
- Complete Orientation and Professional Guidelines (access to these is provided after
  Volunteer Bank application is approved)
- Submit signed Volunteer Agreement (electronic signature accepted)
- If you will be volunteering in the field, providing Healing Touch – you must have current
  Professional Liability Insurance coverage and provide a copy of your Insurance Certificate
  before participating in that outreach activity

If you are interested, please submit your Volunteer Bank application Click here to fill out your application and submit (you will be able to indicate your interests on the application)  or if you have questions please e-mail them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will be happy to start the conversation of how you can get involved.