Your youth group, church, family or group of friends can organize a service project. Hold a bake sale and donate the proceeds to senior adults. Organize a toiletry drive or clothing drive to help incoming refugees.
One of the best motivators for young men of color is seeing successful African American male leaders and hearing their personal stories of perseverance, accountability and overcoming obstacles. Just one interaction with a positive role model can spark a lifetime of motivation for our young Mentees.
Participate in mock phone and video-based job interviews with students and provide them with constructive feedback. Share your experience and wisdom to help our students prepare for the real thing. This one-time commitment typically happens for one to two hours in April or May.
Help students explore careers by participating in a virtual career day. Students will ask you questions about your education and career. This one-time commitment if for one hour with opportunities throughout the year.
We ask Volunteer Receptionists to commit to answer and make phone calls and perform various office tasks for four hours once or twice per week. Additional volunteer opportunities including help with filing and mailings have flexible hours and dates.
In response to the pandemic, we have made adjustments to our programs to maintain safe practices and social distancing. We have new volunteer opportunities including Telephone Reassurance, Friendship Mail, and Grocery Shopping and Delivery. Telephone Reassuance allows our elderly Forever Friends to stay connected to their community and neighbors while engaging in friendly and calming…
Cuddling and playing with the cats and kittens. Walking dogs (each of our dogs get walked 5 or 6 days a week). Working in the dog yard – playing with the dogs, feeding them, and maybe even helping the kennel manager train them. Coming in a couple hours in the afternoons on Saturday, Sunday or…
Horsey House Calls deliver horse camp to the homes of children with cancer and rare blood diseases. Volunteer Requirements: – Be 16 years or older – Have a valid driver’s license – Pass a mandatory background check – Be in good physical health and able to stand for at least three hours, often in hot…
The Goodwill Inn provides year-round emergency shelter to over 500 individuals and families experiencing homelessness each year. We meet basic needs and provide safe, stable shelter while housing navigators help our guests find permanent solutions to homelessness. Volunteer at the Goodwill Inn and assist with meals. Kitchen Prep 7 am – 3 pm. Serve Meals…
Work with our staff to teach kids – Hands-on bicycle repair – Bicycle safety when riding – How to maintain their bicycle