Support Fundraisers and Special Events: duties will vary.
House Operations: Run errands and grocery shop. Meals: Cook a meal or provide snacks for guests. Stock Pantry: Purchase, or organize a household drive to collect, wish list items such as coffee, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper products, etc.
For folks who are looking to serve with a group or organization, a Helping Hands Service Day is wonderful way to lend a hand. From yard work to spring cleaning, teams of 10 or less work together for 2 hours to get the job done.
Volunteers staff our House from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. We have four different shifts of volunteers: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and are responsible to volunteer as…
Work in various areas on the farm such as gardening, building improvements, fence mending, animal care (not specifically with the participants).
Help with a designated event, like our annual Gala fundraiser.
Mentor an individual with autism to expand his or her social skills and network of friends.
We are always looking for volunteers for our Nutrition program, these may include Congregate Dining volunteers and Meals on Wheels delivery drivers.
Volunteer opportunities include: Administrative/Data Entry, Baking Cookies for Events, Assisting at Events, Field Work (pruning, sweeping, mowing, trash pick up), Conducting Trail User Surveys, Making Deliveries (Posters, brochures, newsletters), Preparing Mailings, Gardening/Invasive Species Removal, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Volunteering for State and Bijou Theatre Shifts, Serving on the Board of Directors, Marketing, and Other opportunities.
Assists with facility maintenance and cleaning, yard maintenance, snow removal, etc. This volunteer service can be on-going or on an as-needed basis.