HFF has many volunteer opportunities for you

Volunteer

Get in Touch to Get Involved

There are many opportunities for community volunteers to give of their time and talents to The Homeless Families Foundation - as individuals, families, groups. Reaching Out to others in need is of inestimable value to the community in which one lives. HFF was founded by volunteers in 1986; today volunteers still play major roles in accomplishing its mission.

Community volunteers give generously of their time to HFF for a variety of activities from baby holding and child care while parents are in classes, helping with computer hardware and software problems, updates, installation and advice, to assisting teachers with tutoring children.

Join the Homeless Families Foundation Volunteer Corps

INDIVIDUALS: To apply, please download, complete, and return the Volunteer Application. Following a reference check, we will contact you to schedule a short volunteer orientation. The application process takes approximately one week. Volunteers must be 16 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

GROUPS: Group opportunities vary and must be scheduled at least two weeks ahead of time. Please contact jlovegrove@homelessfamiliesfoundation.org or 614-461-9247 to discuss group opportunities.

Volunteer positions address HFF's ongoing needs. Check the website often for special event opportunities.

Donation Warriors

Description

Be part of an email tree and receive alerts when HFF has an immediate need
Send e-mails to your own address book of friends, family, and co-workers
Donate needed items included in alerts, as possible

Office Assistants

Description

Answering doors and phones, general clerical work
Sorting and organizing donations
Creating food boxes; filling resident supply requests
Assisting with special projects
Hours available: 8:30 to 5:00 Monday - Thursday; 8:30 to 3:00 Fridays

Skills Needed

Great attitude!
Desire to assist residents indirectly by "working behind the scenes"
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently

Teachers' Assistants

Description

Assist staff with serving and supervising dinner

Support teaching staff in leading classroom activities

Supervise recreational activities

Hours available: During the school year: 4:00 - 6:30 pm, Monday-Friday and Summer: 9-4PM Monday-Friday.

Skills Needed

Great attitude!

Experience with school-age children

Able to take direction from teaching staff and to work independently in leadership role

Maintenance Assistants

Description

Assist in the repairs and rehabs of our apartment shelter units
Work can range from painting to replacing appliances
Some work may also involve working in our furniture warehouse
Hours available: 8:30 - 5:00 Monday-Friday, some weekends

Skills Needed

Desire to assist families in need!
Great attitude!
Willingness to work hard and get dirty!
Minor repair experience might be helpful, but is not necessary

If you have ideas to share or more questions about volunteering at HFF, please contact jlovegrove@homelessfamiliesfoundation.org.