Click here for our 3rd Avenue Meal & Overnight Volunteer Calendar.
Click here to search for volunteer opportunities within the Children's Program Arts, Activities & Childcare Volunteer Calendar.
Note: All volunteer activities must be scheduled in advance. Please check the volunteer calendars for available dates. Please contact Stephanie at 256-8195 or stinnell@safehaven.org to volunteer to bring a meal or to be an overnight volunteer. Thanks so much for you willingness to serve!!!
Even though Safe Haven Family Shelter has been around for a number of years, many people are still unaware of the organization and the volunteer opportunities available within the shelter and with the Children's Program. SHFS is in dire need of volunteers in all areas. If you or someone you know is interested in serving at the shelter, please call Stephanie at 256-8195 or via email stinnell@safehaven.org. If you are interested in serving within the Children's Program, please follow this link to an important interest survey.
Donation, Overnight, Weekend, and Meal Volunteer Opportunities:
Overnight Volunteers: This is the greatest need. There is shelter in which volunteers must stay overnight. The overnight volunteer comes in around 5:45 pm to receive orientation and a briefing. He/She oversees the shelter and makes sure that the rules are being followed by the residents. He/She is responsible for answering the phones, making sure the residents are in their rooms at the appropriate time, locking the door at 10 pm and setting the alarm. The overnight volunteer is free to leave at 6 am the next morning.
Meal Volunteers:
Requirements: Two or more individuals are asked to prepare an entree, two vegetable dishes, drinks (milk for children and tea/juice/ soda for adults) and a dessert for between 10-25 residents. Volunteers should be comfortable introducing themselves to the residents and mingling. Dinner is served from 6-7 PM. If the volunteer or volunteer team is unable to fulfill their commitment, notice should be given at least 48 hours in advance to the shelter staff.
Weekend Volunteers: There are two shifts that must be covered each day on the weekend at our 3rd Avenue locations: 8-1 pm 1-6 pm. The weekend volunteer mainly answers phones and interacts with residents.
Donation Pick up: We are in need of help picking up donations of furniture and other household items. All pick ups are done during the week between the hours of 9 am until 3 pm. If you would like more information on this, please call 256-8195.
Children's Program Volunteer Opportunities:
Art and Science Program Volunteers: Art Program Volunteers lead specialized art, drama, or music projects for children and/ or families on afternoons, evenings and weekends. Science Program Volunteers lead children and families in specialized and fun experiments and discoveries, like kitchen chemistry, bug discovery, growing a garden, and star-gazing.
Childcare Volunteers: Provide fun activities and childcare while parents attend Safe Haven classes for 1.5 hours after dinner on weekdays. During the summer, volunteers can help provide childcare during. Volunteers also assist Art/ Science/ Sports/ or Summer Camp leaders in carrying out planned activities.
Homework Helper/Tutoring Volunteers: Help with reading, homework, or special needs after school (3:30-5:30 pm).
Sports/Physical Fitness Volunteers: lead specialized athletic or sports-related activities on afternoons, evenings, and weekends to help keep our children fit!
Summer Camp Program Volunteers: plan and lead a children’s summer camp program during the summer. Commitment length is flexible, but one week is preferable - great for a small youth group, college-age group, or mom’s group.
Family Friend Volunteers: encourage families to bond through family-style play activities, like concerts, movie nights, team-family game nights, and other events.
Click here for the Children's Program Volunteer Interest Survey! It's the first step to becoming a Children's Program Volunteer.
Click here to search for volunteer opportunities with the Children's Program Arts, Activities & Childcare Volunteer Calendar.
