Volunteer at Isabel's House

We need YOU at the House

​Volunteers are the heartbeat of Isabel's House, playing a crucial role in fulfilling its mission to provide a safe haven for children in crisis. Since the beginning, their dedication has been essential in creating a nurturing environment. We offer a tailored volunteer experience, aligning each individual's skills with the needs of the organization, ensuring their impact is both meaningful and indispensable to our mission.
Tier One Volunteers
​As a tier one volunteer, you can become a valued part of #TeamIsabel in a number of ways, including:
  • projects around the house, such as painting or toy building
  • working in our offices & on organization projects
  • fundraising & assisting with community outreach
  • advocating for child abuse & neglect prevention in the Ozarks
Tier Two Volunteers
As a tier two volunteer, you will work directly with children in a variety of ways including:
  • direct care of the children
  • ​participating in activities
  • tutoring and homework assistance
  • serving as a positive role model
  • help around the house with serving meals
  • general housekeeping
  • and much more!​

Tier One Volunteer Roles


​Office Volunteer
  • Office volunteers at Isabel's House are essential because they help with administrative tasks, allowing staff to focus more on direct childcare and program development. Their support ensures smooth operations and efficient management, which enhances the overall effectiveness of the organization.
  • Shifts: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Events Volunteer
  • Efforts in organizing and executing events raise awareness and funds, ensuring that the children receive consistent care and support. Additionally, these volunteers help build community connections, which are crucial for long-term support and growth of the organization's mission.
  • Shifts: As needed / on call, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tier Two Volunteer Roles

                                                     
Direct Childcare Volunteer
  • Child-caretaker volunteers at Isabel’s House are crucial because they provide consistent, caring interactions that support emotional and social development. Their engagement helps create a stable, nurturing environment, which is essential for children who may be facing instability or trauma.
  • Shifts: Monday-Sunday, 6am - 10am, 10am - 2pm, 2pm - 6pm, 6pm - 10pm.

Cleaning Volunteer
  • Clean spaces promote child development by reducing exposure to harmful germs and allergens, which supports better health and cognitive function. A tidy environment also fosters focus and creativity, helping children learn and play more effectively. 
  • ​Shifts: Monday-Sunday, 12pm - 2pm or 8pm - 10pm.

Kitchen Volunteer
  • Kitchen volunteers at Isabel's House play a key role by ensuring that children receive nutritious, balanced meals that support their physical growth and cognitive development. Stable presence of volunteers in the kitchen contributes to a structured routine, which is essential for a child's sense of security and well-being.
  • Shifts: Monday-Sunday, 10am - 12:30pm, 4pm - 6:30pm.

Maintenance and Repair
  • Maintenance volunteers at Isabel’s House are vital because they ensure that the environment remains safe, clean, and functional, which directly impacts the children’s well-being. Shifts: Flexible timing based on volunteer ability and house needs.
  • Regular shifts or on-call help are both available.

Help Desk and Crisis Line
  • Crisis line and help desk volunteers at Isabel's House are essential as they provide immediate support and guidance to families in distress, helping to stabilize crises that could negatively impact children.
  • Shifts: Monday-Sunday, 9am - 1pm, 1pm - 5pm.​
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You have something great to offer our kids, and we’re looking for the best of the best to join us in our mission to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
Group Service​
​At Isabel’s House, we rely on volunteer groups to keep our house beautiful and up-to-date, but projects are varied and often seasonal, so it’s usually best to contact us weeks (if not months) in advance. Please note that due to state licensing restrictions, most groups will not be able to have direct interaction with our clients without each member first going through our complete individual volunteer orientation process.​
For inquiries about potential projects for your group, please contact our Development Associate, Zion Riffe-Stevens, at 417-838-2353 or [email protected] to get started. ​
                                 FAQs
​SCREENING: We are bound by state licensing that requires all individuals volunteering in the House to complete background screenings, health screenings, submit character references, and complete an in-person volunteer orientation. 
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MINIMUM AGE: Due to the nature of our work with children and families in crisis, Isabel’s House requests the minimum age to volunteer on site as 21 years or older.

SERVICE HOURS: We welcome “Service Learning” and “Community Service” volunteers, but we are currently only accepting applications for assignments that have at least 40 hours to be fulfilled.
For any additional questions or to find out more information, email [email protected].​