Availability
& Preferences

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Please fill out the form below to let us know about your availability. Thank you for your time and energy to serve God’s kids!

Emergency Contact Information
Where & When Are You Available to Serve?
Monday & Wednesday Options:
Tuesday & Thursday Options:
Available Times
How Would You Like to Serve?
If you are a tutor/mentor, do you have a specific age group you would prefer to work with?
College Students Only:
Have you ever been found guilty, or plead guilty or no contest, to a criminal charge alleging actual or attempted sexual harassment, exploitation, misconduct, physical abuse, or child abuse?
Has a formal complaint in a civil, ecclesiastical, educational or employment setting ever been made against you alleging actual or attempted sexual discrimination, harassment, exploitation, misconduct, physical abuse, or child abuse by you?
Is there any fact or circumstance involving you or your background that would call into question your being entrusted with responsibilities in programs for children sponsored by A Heart for Kids After School Fun and Learning?
Please list three adult references who are not family members or friends.
Release and Authorization
I acknowledge that the information provided in the application is true and complete. I authorize A Heart for Kids Inc. and/or its agents to investigate all statements contained in this application. I also authorize all persons and entities to respond to inquiries concerning me, to supply verification of the information provided in this application and to comment on and state opinions regarding my background and character. To encourage such persons to speak openly and responsibly, I hereby release them from all liability arising from their responses and comments made in good faith and without malice.

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About Val Petry

Founder & Executive Director of A Heart for Kids

I grew up and raised a family in Madison County. I have been married to my husband Jeff for 36 years. We have three grown sons, two daughter-in-law’s and three granddaughters. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1987 with a BS in Nursing and completed a Master of Arts Degree specializing in Children, Youth and Family Ministry in 2018. Previously I worked as a stay-at-home mom and as a nurse for about 10 years until I felt God’s leading to spend my time and energy serving children and families in the Anderson community.

​Before serving at A Heart for Kids, I served in a children’s ministry role for more than 19 years at a local church. I had an amazing opportunity to walk alongside children who came from many different backgrounds and gained valuable insight through that experience. My life was changed for the better during those years of ministry. In April of 2017, I stepped away from serving in that role but continued to have a deep desire to serve children and families in the community.