Land Manor’s Volunteer Program, known as Privilege Card Holders (or for short - PC Holders), is a vital extension of the recovery environment and plays a direct role in helping clients build a strong foundation for long-term sobriety. PC Holders are trusted individuals who are granted structured access to engage with clients through mentorship, sponsorship, transportation, and educational opportunities. From leading recovery-based groups and sharing lived experience, to teaching practical life skills such as financial literacy, volunteers bring real-world perspective into treatment. A key component of this program is sponsorship—Land Manor actively encourages men and women to serve as sponsors, even on a temporary basis, to help clients become familiar with the sponsor/sponsee relationship while still in residential care. This early exposure helps normalize accountability, connection, and guidance—core elements of sustained recovery.

 

With this level of access comes a high standard of responsibility. PC Holders are expected to operate as role models, consistently promoting healthy, recovery-oriented behaviors both on and off campus. Volunteers must adhere to all Land Manor policies, including strict boundaries around client safety, transportation, and conduct. This includes maintaining up-to-date personal and vehicle information, following all laws, and ensuring that any off-site activity strictly aligns with approved client passes. PC Holders assume full responsibility for clients in their care and must immediately report any deviation from approved plans. At no time may a volunteer expose a client to drugs, alcohol, or inappropriate behavior of any kind. Every interaction is expected to reflect integrity, leadership, and alignment with the standards set by Land Manor and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Through this structure, the Privilege Card Holder program ensures that volunteer involvement remains both impactful and safe, reinforcing the therapeutic goals of treatment while strengthening the recovery community.