Volunteer Opportunities
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Women's Hearth
The Women's Hearth is a place of amazing acceptance--everyone here goes out of their way to create a sense of community. I came here to fulfill a service requirement and ended up staying on for nearly a year now. The women here are awesome. --Mary Elder, Sophomore at Gonzaga University
Group or Project Facilitators
Each week the Women’s Hearth offers a full slate of programs which provide women opportunities to learn, grow and of course, have fun. Volunteers offer their time and talent to teach or facilitate a wide variety of groups and classes. If you have a talent, skill or area of expertise that you can share with us, please call our volunteer coordinator. We are always looking for new and exciting groups or classes to offer.
Technology Center Assistant
Our computer lab is open daily and we rely on our team of volunteers to assist women in the use of the computers. Volunteers serve in a variety of ways, from registering new users, performing and recording routine maintenance procedures, to teaching classes and providing one-on-one instruction.
Floor Presence
Our kitchen and living room areas are always buzzing with conversation and activity. Our floor volunteers are vital in our efforts to create a warm, friendly and inviting environment for the women who visit us each day. Volunteers in this position interact with women in an open and accepting manner through small group, one-on-one conversation or large group activities. They are available to play games, work puzzles and assist staff serving snacks and helping with general clean-up activities.
Handy Person Needed
Periodically we need someone who knows their way around a tool box to help with minor repairs or small building projects. If you have some skills and would like to help out please contact Susan Tyler-Babkirk.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Women’s Hearth, please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Tyler-Babkirk, at 455-4249 or send her an email: stylerbabkirk@help4women.org.
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Miryam's House
We currently are in need of someone who can teach cooking classes. Our women are interested in using more nutritious and fresh ingredients in their menus and we would love it if someone could help us to be more creative in our cooking needs.
Computer Classes: Our residents need more help in being computer savvy.
Gardening: Within the coming weeks as spring starts to show its lovely face, we will need help getting our yard work done and then get our vegetable garden up and running. We have been composting all winter and look forward to learning more about the beauty of gardening and how we can use what we grow for healthy living.
Exercise Classes: Our women will be working with two nurses who will be doing ‘sit and be fit’. However, they will only be with us for one semester and we have the need for on-going classes as our residents desire to become healthy in every area of their lives – including being more physically fit and active.
Alumni Activities: We need help organizing and hosting the on-going activities for the residents who have graduated from our program and come to MH for bingo, reading groups, parties, etc.
Departure Group: Miryam’s House always hosts departure parties for our residents as they become ready to move on to permanent housing. We want to be sure and equip them in every way possible – strong self-esteem, good relationship skills, responsible renter’s information and the every day items of pots and pans, sheets, etc. We could use help in acquiring these items and helping us get our alums well equipped.
Painting: We are in need of people who like to paint. Our staff office houses fourteen full and part time staff and is in need of a facelift. Additionally, we have other parts of our large house that could use some tender loving care.
If you are interested in volunteering at Miryam's House, Transitional Living Center, or EduCare, please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 328-6702 or email volunteer@help4women.org
Transitional Living Center
Community Classes
Our community room serves as a common area for all the residents and staff. Here we hold all our group meetings, and of course fun and educational activities too! Volunteers and staff have held classes on a variety of topics including stress management, healthy nutrition, and creative classes such as blanket making. We are always looking for new and exciting groups or classes to offer, and if you have a talent, skill or area of expertise you can share with us, we would love to talk with you more.
Building & Grounds Maintenance
TLC and EduCare sit on a beautiful and historic plot of land that is over 4 acres in size. The building itself is nearly 100 years old and houses up to 16 families. It takes a lot of work to keep these programs looking top notch! If you are someone who knows their way around a tool box, likes to paint and/or redecorate, or loves working in the garden, this kind of volunteer opportunity is for you. This volunteer position would also be ideal for large groups looking for service projects.
Technology Center Assistant
Our computer lab is open daily and is used by the residents as needed for things like schoolwork, applying for jobs, and contacting family and friends. Volunteers serve in a variety of ways from registering new users, performing and recording routine maintenance procedures, to teaching classes and providing one-on-one instruction. If you are savvy on a computer and interested in sharing you skills, this would be a great volunteer opportunity.
If you are interested in volunteering at Miryam's House, Transitional Living Center, or EduCare, please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 328-6702 or email volunteer@help4women.org
EduCare
All the families that call Transitional Living Center home have children ages 12 and younger. One of the components of living here is enrollment in our EduCare program, which provides licensed daycare, and programs for infant, toddler, preschooler, and school age children. EduCare utilizes volunteers for a variety of tasks that will involve everything from helping to serve one of our 2 USDA approved meals a day, to playing outside on our beautiful playgrounds. If you enjoy being around children, and are at least 18 years of age, this would be a great match for you!
If you are interested in volunteering at Miryam's House, Transitional Living Center, or EduCare, please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 328-6702 or email volunteer@help4women.org
