Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities change on an ongoing basis.
​ If you have ideas of your own, we are more than happy to hear them, please give us a call. 
All volunteers are asked to complete a background check if coming in contact with residents.

Service Projects

• Cleaning- even with routine cleaning the shelter can get messy. Volunteers can come in and help deep clean. Dusting trim, ceiling fans, wash windows, etc. 
• Organizing- volunteers can come in and help organize the donations that are kindly brought in from our generous community members. Sorting sizes, gender and types of clothing, putting food away (helping to make sure food is not expired and the food with approaching expiration dates are in the front)
• Updating- volunteers can come in and repair areas in the building that are worn down from all the frequent use. From small projects such as replacing a dowel on the staircase to electrical, plastering and other large projects.
• Painting or adopting a room- Just like your home the shelter gets outdated and needs updating. Volunteers can come in and paint an office, stairway or a room. Volunteers can also adopt a room, which includes painting, putting together furniture and organizing the room. 
• Yard work- individuals can volunteer to weed, plant and clean up the yard at the shelter. The children love to play in the yard, but it does get over run with weeds and brush.

Activities

• Groups- volunteers can plan and put together a group to do with the children or adults in shelter. These groups could be teaching them how to cook or doing a craft project.
• DIY crafts- individuals can put together crafts for staff or families to do on their own. This can be making valentines for Valentine’s Day or cooking kits for dinners.
• Transportation-from time to time a resident may need a ride to job or doctor’s appointment in a neighboring county, volunteers could assist in getting them to these commitments.
• Childcare-from time to time, a parent of a child will get a job (daycare is not yet arranged) or have to go to the ER, and has no family in the area to help with the children, volunteers can come in and do activities and watch children during groups or if parents need a break ONLY if parents are in the building.​

​Back ground checks are required for volunteering.