At The Hope for Families Center (HFC), we believe every family deserves the opportunity to thrive. Volunteering at The Hope for Families Center is an excellent opportunity to help families accomplish their goals as part of the HFC program and ultimately become sustainably self-sufficient and contributing members of our community.
At The Hope for Families Center, we are very sensitive to the stigma that homelessness can cause.
- We want to help families reduce the shame of such a traumatic experience and support resilience and positive connections.
- Your volunteer job at The Hope for Families Center may bring a superficial relationship with the families or connect more deeply and become exposed to the emotions families are experiencing. Respecting the privacy of HFC families is of utmost priority.
- Volunteers are vital to our program as we want HFC families to know the importance of working together as a community and know they are not alone.
- We want your volunteer experience to provide you with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction as you share your time, knowledge skills, and compassion with others.
- Through the process of volunteering, we believe you will develop a more robust understanding of the importance of community involvement to help families experiencing homelessness.
Donate time using your professional and skilled labor as needed to help maintain the building and grounds of the Center.
Assist the center by helping in planning and/or working at fundraising events.
Gather your family or a group from your community organization to supply and serve a meal at the Center.
Assist adult residents learn to develop resumes, sharpen interview skills and apply for jobs.
Families at HFC are thrilled to be able to carry on holiday traditions. Year-round help in preparing for and celebrating holidays is needed. Consider serving a meal, sorting and wrapping gifts, or hosting a party. This is a good opportunity for groups looking for community service projects.
Share your fascinating careers and life stories to motivate and inspire residents to explore possibilities for their lives. Inspire HFC residents to be open to new opportunities by telling them what sparked choices in your life.
Expose families to the power of the creative process as a vehicle of healing Help empower and give a voice through art.
HFC emphasizes the importance of literacy and keeping children on track with academics. Volunteers are needed for various demands, from storytime to assisting with homework.
Help residents explore techniques to relieve stress, release negativity and grow with a better idea of true self-healing.
Donate time using your professional and skilled labor as needed to help maintain the building and grounds of the Center.
Assist the center by helping in planning and/or working at fundraising events.
Gather your family or a group from your community organization to supply and serve a meal at the Center.
Assist adult residents learn to develop resumes, sharpen interview skills and apply for jobs.
Families at HFC are thrilled to be able to carry on holiday traditions. Year-round help in preparing for and celebrating holidays is needed. Consider serving a meal, sorting and
wrapping gifts, or hosting a party. This is a good opportunity for groups looking for community service projects.
Share your fascinating careers and life stories to motivate and inspire residents to explore possibilities for their lives. Inspire HFC residents to be open to new opportunities by telling them what sparked choices in your life.
Expose families to the power of the creative process as a vehicle of healing Help empower and give a voice through art.
HFC emphasizes the importance of literacy and keeping children on track with academics. Volunteers are needed for various demands, from storytime to assisting with homework.
Help residents explore techniques to relieve stress, release negativity and grow with a better idea of true self-healing.
Specialized volunteer jobs such as art therapy or employment and education assistance require an interview with Executive Director Marty Mercado.
