For many older and disabled adults who are struggling to remain in their own homes, simple tasks that we take for granted like dusting and vacuuming can become next to impossible. Not only can a cluttered or dirty house be uncomfortable, but it can become a real health and safety hazard. The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers…
Support our families who are staying in shelter through our Interfaith Hospitality Network program! As an evening volunteer, you can make a meal or play with our kiddos at our host congregations.
Unpack, stock, and give out diapers and wipes to individuals and families. Inventory is every other Monday after 3:00 pm. Distribution days are Tuesday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
DCA has a variety of projects throughout the year like decorating for the holidays, working in the garden, repackaging diapers, bulk mailings, community events, and so on. You also might have your own project idea to support the Douglass – either way, we welcome your support!
The SOCA Outreach Program is a community service program providing financial assistance, transportation, and registration assistance to families from around the SOCA area. The Outreach Program is always looking for caring, passionate individuals to volunteer as coaches, drivers, and mentors to make a positive difference in these children’s lives.
Join committees (advocacy, volunteer, fundraising, special events). Serve as weekly tutors (ESL and Citizenship). Share professional skills (medical, legal, financial, social services). Advocate and raise awareness. Help with events. Donate to support our work.
Due to COVID-19, we have transitioned our rotating shelter to an area hotel and are currently housing 100 clients! We are now in need of a volunteer or group to purchase individual lunches or dinners for 100 shelter guests and drop off at the hotel they are staying at. Meals can be catered or cooked…
Help us promote our events through social media, hanging posters and handing out leaflets. If you have a flare for design we could use your graphic skills as well.
The Heritage Center auditorium seats as few as 28 and as many as 150–setting up and breaking down for each event can take as much as 2 hours. We also need help installing and de-installing our temporary exhibitions. Volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center enjoys a busy schedule of events: lectures, meetings, exhibit openings, cook-offs, and more. Volunteers are often needed at these events to ensure that they run smoothly. Event volunteers may find themselves collecting tickets, setting out hors d’oeuvres, opening bottles, or greeting visitors.