The Friday Night Social is Friends in Action’s biggest program. On any given Friday, there can be 60-80 people having a great time dancing, playing basketball, doing craft projects, playing games, eating pizza, and socializing. There is always a DJ who plays great music that gets everyone dancing. Volunteers can join in on any of…
Sponsor & Serve a meal at Woods Mullen Shelter. The shelter loves the help and your presence means a lot to shelter guests. You can also host a Recreational Activity like BINGO on the night you serve. This is an especially nice activity when people are stuck inside during the winter months.
Teach a Life Skills Workshop like budgeting, resume writing, interviewing, time management, goal setting, etc. to people transitioning to independence. You can also lead a group activity focused on wellness and fitness, recovery/therapy, arts and crafts, and other related topics. Yoga, meditation, creative writing, music appreciation, knitting are just a few examples.
Just fill a basket with some of the basic necessities we all need to make our house a home and don’t forget to include a welcome note. You can make as many baskets as you’d like! This is also a fun opportunity get a group of friends or colleagues together to have a Housewarming Party…
Event Volunteers are needed at each of the four races our runners participate in over the course of the DHSM season. Various volunteer opportunities include: organizing and distributing race numbers and shirts; supervising water stops; baking post-race snacks; selling DHSM apparel; managing attendance; and distributing race medals.
Saturday Volunteers are needed each Saturday (November-April) to assist in the facilitation of the long runs. Various volunteer opportunities include: setting up water stops; standing at key points along the designated route and providing directions to runners; driving a sweep vehicle; and managing attendance.
Off the wall non-structured dance class to get blood flowing and hearts racing. We use ribbon dancing, instruments, and hula hoops to create a fun and silly experience. If you like to be silly and dance, come join us. If you have any kind of dance background, come lead a class. Wear comfortable clothing. Volunteers…
Come join the group to watch a great movie at the theater (Portsmouth Cinemagic or O’Neil Cinema). Volunteers help with ticket and food purchases and enjoy the movie. Volunteers are expected to purchase their own movie ticket.
Our participants love to play basketball. Some participants have been playing together for ten years. They are really good. You’ll be amazed at some of the great shooters we have. Wear comfortable clothing and good sneakers. Volunteers play basketball, keep score, and help with substituting players.
Volunteer visitors are matched with a specific client and provide companionship and assistance with reading, completing paperwork, going on walks, shopping, or other tasks as needed. Many volunteers are both drivers and visitors. All volunteers who will directly assist clients are provided the necessary training needed to assist those with vision loss.