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WE haVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER!
Mentor
What:
- Work individually with one client at a time (mothers and fathers). Serve as a support person and friend to one client.
- Have fun with activities such as cooking a meal together, taking your client to an appointment, or going to the park.
- Some transportation assistance may be required.
Time commitment: One year, with weekly contact.
Training: Training and support for mentors will be provided. Mentors need to attend a 5-session training prior to client contact.
All mentors must complete a background check.
Baby Pantry Assistant
What:
- Help maintain the pantry including washing, folding and sorting clothing.
- Solicit gently used items from community groups, friends, etc...
- There is no client contact with this position.
Time commitment: you can be available on your own schedule and spend as much time as you want.
Training: No formal training is required
Share a Talent/Teach a Group
Services and Special Events Volunteers
What:
- In a group setting, teach a class in life skills or enrichment. Classes can meet just once or several times, such as cooking, yoga, music with babies.
- Work individually with one client for a specific purpose, such as budgeting, completing a college application, etc...
Time commitment: This depends on your interest and availability.
Training: May be required, based on what the volunteer is doing.
Background check will be required if you working alone with a client.
Services and Special Events Volunteers
Services and Special Events Volunteers
What:
- Party planners for special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Winter Holidays and Halloween.
- Services such as photography, fundraising, grant writing are needed.
Training will not be required.
Childcare
What: Bi-weekly groups with childcare are offered to program clients.
Training: A short training will be provided, depending on the volunteer’s experience and background.
Background check may be required if you are sometimes without a staff member.
If you have an idea for involvement or a service you’d like to offer, please contact Sarah Payette, Program Director, at 231-590-2262 or sarahp@generationsahead.org