Volunteers
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Ready to Become a Volunteer?
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Thank you for making a commitment to Catholic Charities Terre Haute and to our neighbors who rely on us.
To ensure a complete Volunteer Application, please follow the steps in each section below.
If you need to satisfy court-required hours, please click here.
If at any time you have questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Eddy.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 812-232-1447 x100
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Create an account with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis - Safe Parish
All of your required volunteer training will be accessed here along with initiating your background check.
You will need to provide a passcode, please enter: Archindy2021
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After creating an account, you will be taken to the Background Check page. Please select the "Provide Background Check Data" hyperlink (in blue) and follow all prompts. After all information is complete, you will be taken back to the Background Check Page - YOU MUST CLICK "Next" to finalize the process. You will know you have done it correctly when you receive a CONGRATULATIONS screen.
Does everyone receive a background check?
Yes. Please disclose any previous or pending felony or misdemeanor charges. Honesty is the best policy. The cost of the background check is $10 for volunteers - if the fee is a hardship please let us know.
Payment for the background check can be made via cash or check to our office at 430 N 14th 1/2 Street or processed online.
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After creating your Safe Parish account, you have 30 days to complete all required training. All trainings MUST be completed before volunteering.
To access Safe Parish, log into your account and scroll to the section "Training Due" - the entire training takes less than one hour.Safe Parish Login
Safe Parish is a requirement of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and teaches individuals to recognize and report potential signs of child abuse and/or neglect.
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Once you have been approved as a volunteer for Catholic Charities Terre Haute, you will receive an email from [email protected] that includes your approval status and contact information for all programs.
Please allow up to one week for processing once your application is complete.
Please note that volunteers for Ryves Youth Center are required to attend an orientation before beginning.
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"She loved interacting with the families...Volunteers Become Our Friends and Family
When new volunteers come to our Agency, they often stay for years. "We are proud to have created an atmosphere where volunteers become our friends and family," says Jennifer Tames, Assistant Agency Director. One such volunteer was Audrey Cox who volunteered at the Catholic Charities Christmas Store for 28 years! Tames says, "She loved interacting with the families and was always encouraged to see the impact our generous community had on so many Christmases." She treasured the holiday season and spending Christmas with her loved ones.
Audrey went to be with the Lord in November of 2021 at the age of 101. Her daughter, Sandy Cox, follows in her footsteps and has volunteered at the Christmas Store for the last 10 years. Audrey’s kind smile and dedication will be missed by the people we serve, the staff and the volunteers of Catholic Charities.
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"She asks me about my day and listens. We play games and color together. I know that we're good friends."
-Kylie, Child at Ryves Youth Center
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"Days at the [Ryves Youth] Center are some of my favorites. I never know what she may need, but I will always listen. Spending time with her is the easiest thing I could do - she always makes me smile!"
-Nikki, TIME for Me Mentor
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