Certified Community Impact Volunteers (CIV)

Engaging Individual Volunteer Experiences

Our CIVs are responsible, professional, and compassionate individuals who represent our mission by volunteering at local events and building bridges for future partnerships to help under-resourced children and families in their community. By becoming a certified Community Impact Volunteer, you can play a vital role in bringing Operation Warm’s mission to life.

Ways to Make an Impact Volunteering With Us

Spread the Word

Share our mission and the value of volunteering or charitable giving with your friends, family, and network.

Event Support

Depending on your comfort level and availability, you can help lead, coordinate details, or simply support Operation Warm events!

Grow Our Wish List

Help us expand our impact by identifying organizations in your own community that could benefit from brand-new coats and shoes.

Connect Us

Support us in identifying new partners that can help us spread our mission in your community.

 

By becoming a Community Impact Volunteer, you’ll make a meaningful difference in children’s lives while growing your leadership skills, building purpose through service, and strengthening connections with your community.

Community Impact Volunteers in Action

Leadership Focus Areas

Public Speaking

Leading Groups & Volunteers

Event Execution

Community Engagement

Let's Connect

Our team is happy to talk to you about how you can make a local impact through volunteering.

If you have questions about the certification or becoming a Community Impact Volunteer: 

Contact Jean Burnett at jburnett@operationwarm.org  

Get Started

Sign up to become a Certified Community Impact Volunteer.

All Community Impact Volunteers are required to complete a criminal background check.
The clearance process will begin after the application is submitted and a screening call has been completed.
There is no cost to volunteers for background checks.
Your information is kept secure and confidential.
Financial credit checks are not included.
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Training Session
All training days within a session are approximately 1 hour long and start at 12:00pm CST

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Agreement & Signature 

By submitting this application, you agree to represent Operation Warm in a positive and professional manner and to contribute your time and skills to further our mission of providing warmth, confidence, and hope to under-resourced children. 


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