Doing the BBQ at the Road Home was such an amazing and fulfilling opportunity. The appreciation and love that you feel from the people makes it worth every minute of helping out. There are many opportunities to volunteer at the Road Home. Below are a list of things you can do! Please look them over and get involved!
Literacy Night
The Goal of this program is to help children, ages 5-11 years old, become interested in reading. Volunteers read a story with the children. Afterward, art and snack activities centered on the theme or characters in the story follow to reinforce the enjoyment o reading.
- Mondays 7-8pm
- Must be 16 or older
- Minimum of 3 months commitment
Playroom Activities
Play games, coordinate learning activities, facilitate arts and crafts, be a mentor to the children who live at the shelter. Children are between age 3 and 11 years.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-8pm
- Must be 16 or older
- Minimum of 3 months commitment
Teen Night Out
Volunteers plan and carry out special activities geared to the preteen and teen (12-17 years old) residents. Activities generally are off shelter grounds.
- Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
- Must be 18 or older
- Minimum of 3 months commitment
Kids Activity
The playroom is available on Wednesdays from 7-8pm to schedule for group activities with the children. In the past, groups have decorated cookies, brought in craft projects, made presents to give to families during holidays, and much more!
Prepare a Dinner
Prepare a meal, bring it to the shelter, and serve the residents! You can serve the Men's Shelter, Women's Shelter, Family Shelter, or all three!
Donation Drive
There is a continuous need in the shelter for donated items. A Needs List is updated seasonally and available at www.theroadhome.org. There is also a list of service project ideas that include putting together Move-In Kits for residents moving into a new home.
Be Creative
Design your own project! The Road Home is very flexible to try and accommodate any ideas!
If you are interested in any of these you must first complete a volunteer orientation! They are held every third Monday of the month at 5:00pm. Please RSVP to Ashley Farmer, the Volunteer Coordinator at 801-819-7298 or afarmer@theroadhome.org
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me at 801-205-4541 or tracymarikobarnes@gmail.com
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