Volunteering with Hands On Inland Empire

Teen Volunteerism and Award Program

Are you between 14-18 years of age? Are you full of energy? Do you want to meet new people and have a good time? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Hands On Inland Empire is the place for you.  Whether you are volunteering to fulfill a school requirement or because you want to get involved in your community, HOIE has numerous opportunities for you.

Why Volunteer?

• To meet a diverse group of fun and energetic people
• To gain practical experience and add to your resume
• To use your skills and learn skills from others
• To gain valuable leadership experience
• To be challenged
• To grow personally
• To earn academic credit
• To give back to your community
• Because it’s fun!

Get started:

• Set up an account for yourself here on the website. Click here to register your account.
• Download an HOIE Youth waiver, liability and release form.
• Fax, email, or send the signed forms back to HOIE
• Fax – (909) 980-2957
• Send – 9624 Hermosa Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
• Wait for your confirmation email. Once you've received it your account will be unlocked and you'll be able to sign up for any age appropriate projects on this site.
• Use our Advanced Search feature to find volunteers projects that are suitable for your age.  Click here to get started.
• When you've found a project you want to volunteer at, click SIGN ME UP.
• You'll get a confirmation email telling you exactly where and when to arrive.
• Show up to the volunteering site prepared to have a good time!!!

What is the Teens Make A Difference (TMAD) Program?

TMAD is a program that recognizes the amazing work young people do in their community!  This program is designed for high school students only. The program is continual although timesheets are due each April 1st in order to participate in the annual recognition ceremony. You can get started anytime by volunteering and logging hours toward your year-end total on a TMAD timesheet.  Any volunteering at a nonprofit or community based organization may be included on your timesheet. (Sorry: volunteering at dad's insurance company or babysitting your sister doesn't count.)  Be sure to log all your hours and have the volunteer coordinator sign it each time you volunteer.  Libraries, hospitals and participating schools are some of the places where you can give your time and make a difference!  To find out more about ongoing volunteer opportunities in your community log on to Hands On Inland Empire 

How do I get started with TMAD?

• Be a high school student at a local public or private high school.

• Download a TMAD registration form and timesheet.

•  Find a volunteer opportunity that sounds interesting. Be sure to check out Hands On Inland Empire for projects in your area.

• Record your volunteer hours on your timesheet   Be sure to have someone initial your timesheet each time you volunteer! 

•  Return your timesheet to Hands On Inland Empire by April 1st.

  • Fax – (909) 980-2957

  • Send – TMAD, 9624 Hermosa Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730

• Watch for your TMAD award ceremony invitation to arrive in the mail.

How can my high school participate in the TMAD Program?
 

If you are a school administrator, teacher, or school club advisor and are interested in getting your high school involved with the TMAD program please contact Rhea Stumm at (909) 980-2857 x262.

What if I'm under 14 years of age?

• We have projects for you too!  But you must be registered by a parent or guardian.
• Parents create a 'family team' and register their kids as part of the team. Then they come with their family members to volunteer together. Click here for directions on creating a family team.
• Download an HOIE Liability and release form for each member of your team under the age of 18. Fill out the forms and send them back to HOIE like it says above.
• Use the HOIE search engine to find age-suitable projects.  Click on SIGN MY TEAM UP to tell us who in your family will be attending.
• Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the duration of the project.

Become a Rock Star

Click below to find out about:

Individual Volunteerism

Group Volunteerism

Corporate Volunteerism