The meals you provide bring love into the House, allowing families to unwind, de-stress, and fortify their bodies to be at their best for their child in the hospital. Groups of up to 12 people choose a menu, purchase the ingredients, and prepare the meal in our full-service kitchen, allowing families to find nourishment and…
This is for a group that is truly looking to have interaction with the families that are staying in the house. Family Activity Projects are all about bringing the families of the house together for a couple hours of fun! There is no limit to what this opportunity can be, but popular activities in the…
Bring your warmth and your recipes to bake up yummy treats daily from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Bring up to 12 of your friends, family, work group, etc. to create delicious baked goods. This is a great volunteer opportunity for young volunteers!
St. Al’s is always searching for passionate volunteers to support our schools and clinical programs, plan activities, and grow community awareness and support. We are happy to accommodate any special skills or interests volunteers may have, from planning enrichment activities to facilities support. Volunteer activities may include a wide range of topics, including: Administrative Support,…
Help us prepare food bags and distribute food to local families in need. Volunteers have a great time sorting food, stocking the pantry shelves, and greeting families who come in for food supplies each month. This important work is done in a caring, casual, and fun environment. For safety reasons, on-site volunteers must be at…
At the beginning of each school year, Families Forward distributes backpacks filled with new school supplies to over 1,000 school-age children in our community. Children also receive new and gently-used clothing to start the new school year. Volunteers are needed to sort school supplies and clothing donations, fill backpacks, and distribute backpacks to the families.
Each year, over 800 families are adopted through our Adopt-a-Family program, bringing joy to more than 2,200 children with special gifts for the holidays. Help prepare gift bags, distribute gift bags, host a toy drive, or adopt a family
Families need food all year long – but often, our food donations dwindle during the summer months. To prepare for these slower times, Families Forward partners with local grocery stores and community groups for one weekend in the Spring, Summer, and Fall to collect food donations to be able to serve hungry families every month…
The holidays are the busiest time of year for volunteering at Families Forward. Each year, nearly 900 families receive Thanksgiving Baskets. Opportunities include Thanksgiving Food Drives, basket preparations, basket distribution, and bilingual volunteers. For safety reasons, on-site volunteers must be at least 10 years of age.
Help support the needs of at-risk youth and families at Olive Crest with your own colleagues, friends, and family. Host an event for our families or youth, or engage in a work service project at an Olive Crest site.