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Support Us / Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteer initiatives are based on the needs and availability of The Children's Home staff and our residents. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities please contact Laura at 609-267-1550 ext. 175 or LauraA@chbc.org. Serious inquiries only please.

Volunteer Opportunities for GROUPS:

Spring or fall planting/clean-up, painting, fundraising event support, arts/crafts projects with kids, etc.
Projects are to take place on or off The Children's Home Mt. Holly campus
Projects will be supervised and managed by The Children's Home staff, and may or may not include
interaction with our youth
All volunteers must sign a Volunteer Confidentiality Sign In Sheet prior to start of project

For activities listed below, volunteers must:

be at least 18 years of age
provide documentation of credentials/skills set (resume, certificates, etc.)
be fingerprinted, subject to a background check, and have a work-related physical (all at the expense of The Children's Home)
participate in self-administered volunteer training (powerpoint slide show and survey)
have own transportation

If working with at-risk youth, volunteers must also:

be able to teach one or more at-risk youth per session, ages 10-18, with varying abilities and skill sets
be able to tailor sessions to youth’s age, maturity, abilities & possibly gender
submit a lesson plan to The Children's Home for each session at least a week in advance for approval
be available for up to an hour during the following days/times:
-Monday - Thursday 6:00pm – 9:00pm
-Saturday or Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Volunteer Opportunities for INDIVIDUALS to Work with At-Risk Youth:

Arts and Crafts

Teach arts and crafts as an enjoyable hobby and creative means of self expression. Suggested craft mediums are paper, jewelry, wood, etc.
Reinforce basic skills such as cutting, measuring, gluing, etc. Children may learn to use simple equipment such as pliers, glue guns, etc.
Crafts may be one time projects or more complex projects requiring multiple sessions.
All materials and supplies will be provided by The Children's Home.

Theatrical Arts

Teach basic acting skills and techniques
Direct youth in putting on a performance based on learned skills and techniques
This performance can be a series of skits, a short play or some other theatrical performance
Classes are to be held weekly for up to 6 sessions, concluding with one performance for the friends, family and general public.

Yoga / Pilates Classes

Teach theory and practice of yoga for beginners
Instruction will include poses, relaxation and meditation, and foster self-awareness, confidence and control.
Sessions are to be held once a week.

Administrative and Other Volunteer Opportunities for INDIVIDUALS:

School Library Assistant

Organize books and supply/storage area and make classroom deliveries.
Perform other tasks as needed.
Days/times: regular school hours - depends on availability and need

Development/Fundraising

Assist with one or more of the following:
- Assist with solicitations of monetary and inkind support for The Children's Home
- Golf tournament planning, solicit support (sponsorships, golfers, underwriting, inkind, etc.), and event preparation, setup and execution
Days/times: varies depending on activity, availability and need

MIS Department

Microsoft Office software trainer
-Oversee staff training sessions consisting of a series of Office Training CD's [MOUS]).
- Sessions take place 1-2 times monthly and consist of up to 8 individuals
Internship
- Assist with routine software installations/updates, basic PC hardware upgrades, network maintenance duties, database development, and internet and web site design/updates.
- Skills and training in these areas are highly desirable.
Days/times: during regular business hours - depends on availability and need

Thrift Shop

Register sales, stock shelves, organize merchandise, customer service, answer phone, assist donors/customers with loading/unloading items from cars, donation pick-ups using The Children's Home box truck and other tasks as needed.
Days/times: thrift shop is open 7 days a week - a minimum of 5 volunteer hours per week is requested