We are always looking for volunteers to work shifts (2-4 hours) in the food pantry. Duties include stocking and organizing shelves, distributing food, performing client intakes, and smiling!! Generally, it is helpful to have basic computer skills and the ability to lift 25 lbs, but reasonable accommodations can always be made if you are interested…
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.
Inventory is a huge process at AGR! Inventory volunteers sort, organize, and maintain material donations, which include infant and maternity supplies. You can also help fix and assemble large items or toys. This is a great volunteer opportunity for groups (Bible study, small group, sports team, etc.) and families! Volunteers must be at least 16…
Facilitators lead a weekly class for 8-12 women under the guidance of an AGR staff member. Duties include: preparing and performing devotions, teaching, and leading group discussions. Training and curriculum is provided to the volunteer. All people who are interested in volunteering must attend Session 1 of our Volunteer Training Program.
Use your technical skills to help with carpentry, plumbing, cleaning, decorating, and painting projects on an as-needed basis.
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…
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.
Assist with general administrative work including data entry and filing. Volunteers with grant-writing experience can assist with grant research and proposals.
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…
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…