Join others who wish to help those in the community who struggle with reading or want to learn the English language. To become a tutor, you need to be a high school graduate or have earned your GED. You will need to attend a workshop which will introduce you to our curriculum and the resources…
Talk to us about how you can contribute to establishing a vibrant, exciting arts community in Rockford
Since we are a growing organization, our Side Walkers & Horse Leaders will be our biggest assets. To be a Side Walker, you do not necessarily have to have horse experience. We will teach you all you need to know. As far as being a Horse Leader, we do prefer you have some horse experience;…
For those who are not so sure about being around our massive equine friends, there are still plenty of areas that we could use your help. Barn duties (cleaning stalls, maintaining the “looks” of our facility & helping to learn how to care for our 4-legged teachers) and administrative duties (helping with fundraising, filing and…
Volunteers assist in staffing the Safe Home, which provides security and support for survivors of domestic abuse and their children, Monday through Friday evenings (typically from 5-8 pm). A commitment of at least once a month is required. Volunteers have direct contact with families staying in the Safe Home.
Here are just a few of the important tasks that a volunteer can do: greet our patients with a smile and escort them to their destination. get a blanket for a patient who is feeling cold, visit our patients and offer them some “comfort care” items, comfort family members, or support our staff by performing…
Open 365 days a year, the shelters offer a warm and safe place to sleep. The men’s shelter offers 22 beds and the women’s shelter has 24 beds for women and children. Both shelters are filled to capacity nearly every night. New Hope Community Center, Lansing, MI.
Volunteers assist in staffing the Safe Home, Monday through Friday evenings (typically from 5-8 pm). A commitment of at least once a month is required. Volunteers have direct contact with families staying in the Safe Home.
Assist with maintenance/repair projects, while being mindful of safety and security issues at all times. Notify staff verbally and in writing of any health/safety concerns
The ArtParty Fundraiser and Holiday Market occur through the hard work of staff and volunteer committees. If you like to plan and implement ideas, please join a special event committee to help the center raise money and friends.