Become a Mentor: RSYP runs a one-to-one, personal development mentoring program to match the interests of youth to mentors in the community.
Usually working as a group, volunteers help keep our new garden magnificent by watering and weeding on a regular basis, seasonally.
Our volunteer board of directors and various committee members help guide us and keep our organization on a path to success.
Samaritans volunteers come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds and experiences. They have one thing in common…the desire to help another person in need. All prospective volunteers submit to a comprehensive application process, including a background check, participate in a mandatory 35-hour training program, and commit to serving at least six months on…
Mentor/Coach volunteers are needed to help youth in the program train shelter dogs on basic obedience using positive reinforcement methods. Provide evening care for dogs in our Pawsitive Correction Program. This includes walking, feeding, and playing with the dogs who stay overnight at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center during the week of the program.…
Volunteer with your dog at Paws & Think’s partner venues where you will interact with children and adults from all different backgrounds. We also have a need for volunteers without therapy dogs to help as escorts for our Paws to Heal program and as Reading Buddies for our Paws to Read programs.
For these opportunities, you would not bring your dog when volunteering. Assist with the training classes where dogs and their handlers learn the skills needed to become a registered therapy team with Paws & Think. Assist with conducting evaluations where dogs and their handlers are tested on the skills needed to become a registered therapy…
Play games, converse and serve lunch to elderly citizens who utilize Salvation Army programs.
Visit seniors on a monthly basis. Plan activities, play games and keep them company.
Stock and organize donated food items and help fill grocery orders.