Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
Childcare Assistant
Assist staff with daily care of children, participate in activities, provide tutoring and homework assistance, serve as a positive role model, help around the “house” with serving meals, general housekeeping and laundry.
A commitment to two or four hour shifts.
Training Requirements: 18 years of age, volunteer application, three positive references, background check, statement of confidentiality, physical, interview, TB test, Isabel’s House orientation, training over developmental needs of children.
Administrative
Assist with administrative and clerical needs, examples are phone work, filing, copies, database,
Maintenance, and mailings. Support and assist with fundraising events.
Training Requirements: 18 years of age, volunteer application, three positive references, background check, interview, statement of confidentiality, Isabel’s House orientation, availability,
**Opportunity for a one time support service project for this area upon approval from Isabel’s House if volunteer/volunteer groups would like the opportunity to volunteer on a one time basis without going through application process in order to gain a better understanding of the position and Isabel’s House. After this the applicant can determine whether or not they would like to move forward in the application process.
Cook for Kids
Shop for groceries, inventory and storage of food, prepare and serve meals for the children,
general kitchen clean up, and maintenance. Volunteer must make a commitment to a two- four hour shift. This placement is open to groups of 2-3 volunteers to work these shifts as a team.
Training Requirements: 18 years of age, volunteer application, three positive references, background check, interview, statement of confidentiality, completed licensing document certifying heath to work with children, TB test, Isabel’s House orientation.
**Opportunity for a one-time support service project for this area upon approval from Isabel’s House if volunteer/volunteer groups would like the opportunity to volunteer on a one-time basis without going through application process in order to gain a better understanding of the position and Isabel’s House. After this the applicant can determine whether or not they would like to move forward in the application process.
Fundraising
Participate on special event committees, request goods and materials for events, help with mailings, and assist with the set up and tear down of various special events.
Training Requirements: Participants should follow the fundraising policy and receive approval through Isabel’s House executive director.
Inventory
Assist with inventory of supplies which involves tracking, sorting, and storing of food, clothing, and various other supplies. A commitment to a two-four hour shift to complete an assignment is necessary.
Training Requirements: 18 years of age, volunteer application, statement of confidentiality, Isabel’s House orientation/inventory training, availability, and tour of Isabel’s House.
**Opportunity for a one time support service project for this area upon approval from Isabel’s House if volunteer/volunteer groups would like the opportunity to volunteer on a one time basis without going through application process in order to gain a better understanding of the position and Isabel’s House. After this the applicant can determine whether or not they would like to move forward in the application process.
Light Maintenance
Handyman/woman capabilities for light maintenance, construction and repair of children’s and light household equipment, outdoor maintenance of grounds. A commitment to a two to four hour shift to complete an assignment is necessary.
Training Requirements: 18 years of age, volunteer application, three positive references, background check, statement of confidentiality, Isabel’s House orientation, availability, tour of Isabel’s House
**If facility maintenance services are provided by a company, they are considered an in-kind donation, and do not require the same applicant process.
Due to the nature of our work with children, Isabel’s House requests the minimum age to volunteer on site as 18 years of age or older.
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