Parenting class facilitators lead a 6-week class for moms and dads seeking to improve their parenting skills. This is a great form of support for both first-time and experienced parents! Parenting classes are held quarterly throughout the year. The timing of classes is somewhat flexible based on the availability of the facilitator. All people who…
Use your technical skills to help with carpentry, plumbing, cleaning, decorating, and painting projects on an as-needed basis.
Help your church get more connected with AGR by sharing information about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and ministry updates. Church ambassadors help AGR build relationships in the community by increasing awareness for our services and ways to get involved.
ESL tutors help students learn how to speak English so they can navigate Grand Rapids more comfortably and expand their community. Students spend a portion of class together learning a lesson led by a teacher that is certified in teaching ESL, and then break into groups for additional practice with a tutor. This class meets…
Parenting class facilitators lead a 6-week class for moms and dads seeking to improve their parenting skills. This is a great form of support for both first-time and experienced parents! Parenting classes are held quarterly throughout the year. The timing of classes is somewhat flexible based on the availability of the facilitator. All people who…
Spend time with children while their mom attends classes at AGR. Childcare volunteers are needed on various days of the week for a duration of 1-3 hours. Children range in ages from infant to six years old. All people who are interested in volunteering must attend Session 1 of our Volunteer Training Program.
Provide a meal for clients attending the Single Moms Support Group on Tuesdays or Fridays. Responsibilities include planning and preparing the meal (at home or at AGR), serving the meal to clients, and cleanup afterwards. Groups are typically 10-20 people. AGR will reimburse all purchases.
As a mentor or coach, you will meet with clients regularly to provide support, encouragement, and education through the Step Up Program. This program is designed around the client’s unique needs and areas of interest, and allows mentors and clients to work together to create goals. We ask mentors/coaches to commit to a minimum of…
Help staff, volunteers, and clients feel extra safe by providing security on the nights AGR is open late. Security volunteers patrol the building and parking lot regularly from approximately 6-8:30pm. Volunteers serve 1-2 evenings per month.
Meet with students once a week to help them prepare for their GED tests. GED classes are led by certified teachers and include one-on-one time with a tutor to cover specific questions. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-7:30pm at the Women’s Center. Male clients can register to meet one-on-one with a tutor to…