Volunteers

2027 VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!

Horizons accepts both high school and college-aged volunteers. Being a volunteer at Horizons is an extremely rewarding and enriching experience, as well as a role that requires professionalism, responsibility, and empathy. Volunteers are direct role models for our students, and therefore we are seeking students that will handle this position with care. See below for more details about our Volunteer Program.

Volunteer Eligibility

• Want to join us for Summer 2027? Apply early! Applications will remain open through January 8th, but we encourage students to submit their applications by November 30th to be among the first considered. We’ll begin reviewing applications as they are received, so applying early means you may hear from us sooner about summer opportunities. If you know someone who would be a great fit for Horizons, we encourage you to share the link with them as well!
• Horizons volunteers must have completed grade 7
• All volunteers are required to attend Orientation, abide by the Volunteer Handbook, and sign a Volunteer Contract
• We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 3 weeks with priority to those who can volunteer for the entire summer between June and August. The summer program runs Monday-Friday from 8:15am- 3:00pm
• Volunteers must be available to attend mandatory training on May 29th from 10am-2pm
• Strong applicants demonstrate a commitment to community service, maturity, and initiative
• Horizons Volunteers must be open to work with students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade