Volunteer with Catholic Charities ASFNM via VolunteerLocal

We are so excited that you want to volunteer with us!

This short form helps us get you connected to the right opportunities. Once you submit, you’ll start receiving opportunities to sign up for upcoming volunteer events and projects. Some opportunities may require additional forms, background checks, or training, but we’ll guide you through it.

If you’d like to learn more about the work we do, feel free to visit our website at ccasfnm.org

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Your information

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). 4 required fields below are a file upload/attachment, the size of all uploaded files must be less than 10MB.

First name *

Last name *

Preferred name (optional)

Pronouns (optional)

Date of birth *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)

Are you under 18 years of age? *

Parent/Guardian First Name and Last Name *

Parent/Guardian Phone Nuber *

Parent/Guardian Email *

Mobile Phone Number *

Would you like to receive text updates about volunteer opportunities (reminders, schedule changes, etc.)? *

Do you wish to receive physical mail from Catholic Charities about upcoming events?

Address line 1

Address line 2

City

State

Zip code

Emergency contact

Emergency contact name *

Emergency contact phone number

Where you'd like to help

What kind of volunteer experience are you looking for? *

Training and Vetting Process

Do you consent to be emailed a background check form to fill out prior to volunteering? *

Instructions for Virtus training

All Catholic Charities volunteers must complete the VIRTUS® anti-abuse training once every five years. VIRTUS® is an online webinar that will take about one hour to complete.

Volunteers may view the webinar on any internet-enabled device (computer, tablet, or smartphone).

To access the training, please follow these instructions:

Visit https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus
On the left hand side, click the blue “FIRST TIME REGISTRANT” button, then “Begin the registration process.”
On the Archdiocese/Diocese/Religious Organization menu, select Santa Fe (Archdiocese)
Create a User ID and password and enter the requested information
On the Primary Location menu, select Catholic Charities (Albuquerque)
On the Roles menu, select Volunteer and type “Volunteer” in the “Title or Diocesan Function” field
Follow the prompts to electronically sign the form.
On the “Almost done…” menu, click “Complete your training.” DO NOT CLICK “Complete Background Check.”
Select Protecting God’s Children® Online Awareness Session 3.0
Complete the webinar.
Once you have completed the webinar, log out of VIRTUS® and log back in using the User ID and password you created. On the bottom left-hand side, click “Print certificate of completion.” Email the certificate to Catholic Charities or print it out.

Click here to complete the Virtus training, then upload your certificate of completion below *
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Are you interested in being a volunteer driver? *

Please email griffitha@CCASFNM.org for more information about being a volunteer driver.

Driver’s License Number *

Driver’s License Expiration Date *

Upload Driver’s License *
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Upload Proof of Insurance *
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Click here to Complete the Driver Safety Training and upload your certificate of completion below *
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A little more about you

Is there anything you’d like us to know about your interests, skills, or what you’re hoping to be part of? (optional)

Are you bilingual or speak any additional languages? (optional)

Support and Accessibility

Do you need any accommodations or support while volunteering? (optional)

Safety Basics

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (Please note this does not disqualify you from volunteering and is used for placement purposes only) *

Please share anything you’d like us to know (optional)

2026 Volunteer Handbook

Click here to view the volunteer handbook. Then type your name below to acknowledge that you have read and understand the handbook. *

CATHOLIC CHARITIESPHOTO/PUBLICITY/INTERVIEW RELEASE

I grant permission to be photographed for publicity (all print and electronic media) purposes, and/or to publicly speak about my personal experiences in order to educate the public on the services offered by Catholic Charities. I also grant permission to be interviewed for publication in various brochures, newsletters and direct mail appeals.

Catholic Charities and its Board of Directors, individuals who work for Catholic Charities, as well as all media, have my permission to use my photograph and/or any written and/or verbal expressions of my personal experiences with Catholic Charities.

I waive all claims for any compensation and/or damages and I do not hold liable the above named organizations, and/or individuals who work for these for any such use of above described photographs and/or materials, written and/or verbal.

Do you grant permission to the above CATHOLIC CHARITIESPHOTO/PUBLICITY/INTERVIEW RELEASE *

Please type your name to serve as acknowledgement to the CATHOLIC CHARITIESPHOTO/PUBLICITY/INTERVIEW RELEASE *

Volunteer Statement of Understanding

The Volunteer Program at Catholic Charities agrees:
To orient and train volunteers on the policies and procedures of Catholic Charities.
To support and recognize volunteers in the role they have chosen to volunteer in.
To place volunteers in positions that are compatible with their interests and abilities.
To encourage the discussion of any problems that may arise in a volunteer’s interaction with clients.
The Volunteer agrees:
To stay within the boundaries of the Volunteer Job Description.
To be dependable. To notify the appropriate staff if you are running late or unable to volunteer on your scheduled day.
To act responsibly and appropriately. To remember that you are representing the agency to the community.
To adhere to Catholic Charities’ confidentiality policy at all times.
To communicate to the appropriate staff anything of significance regarding the client you are working with.
To record volunteer hours on the volunteer hours form and return this to the Volunteer Coordinator or Program Director by the end of each month.
To provide time, effort, and services to Catholic Charities with a full understanding that there will be no monetary benefits and that ownership of projects worked on remains with Catholic Charities.
To acknowledge any conflict of interest with Catholic Charities when being placed as a volunteer by the agency.
To not enter into any contracts on behalf of the agency or undertake projects or activities not authorized.

Conditions:
Volunteering does not imply or guarantee any offer of employment.
Volunteers may be terminated at any time, for any reason.

Catholic Charities Volunteer Confidentiality Contract

As a volunteer at Catholic Charities, I understand that I may receive, view or hear confidential information from staff, clients, or visitors to the agency.

I agree to hold all information learned through my volunteer service at Catholic Charities in the strictest of confidence. I will discuss this information only with the supervisor of my volunteer placement. I will not discuss any information from my volunteer work with other volunteers or with anyone in my family or in the community.
I have read the Catholic Charities policy on volunteers and agree to abide by the policy in full.

Please type your name to serve as acknowledgement that you've read and understand the Volunteer Statement of Understanding *