| Volunteers at The Children's Home provide diverse services through a variety of roles. There are two categories of volunteers: those who serve within the community, and those more directly linked with on-campus programs.
Community-Based Volunteers
Community-based volunteers play an important and unique role in The Children's Home program. These volunteers provide services to youth and their families in two ways:
- They help in such areas as parenting, tutoring, household budgets, and transportation
- They become important role models and mentors for youth and families
On-Campus Volunteers
Cottage teams and other staff utilize the time and talents of volunteers in many essential areas of campus life. In addition to working directly with youth, volunteers can provide support in a variety of other roles as well.
Training
Volunteers participate in training, geared to specific roles, to help orient them to The Home and prepare them to work with youth and their families. Training and supervision are both formal and informal through workshops and one-on-one sessions. Topics covered may include: effective communication, grief and loss, family systems, parenting skills, life span development, peer pressure, drug abuse, group development, OSHA regulations, etc. In some cases, training may need to be completed before volunteer work begins.
Individual Opportunities- Study Buddy
- Math Tutor
- Foreign Language Tutor
- Arts & Crafts Instructor
- Sports & Recreation Assistant
- Music Instructor
- Farm Assistant (help with horses)
- One-on-One Mentor (if 21 or older)
- Staff Assistant (data entry, word processing, etc.)
Group Opportunities - Collect Needed Items
- Purchase Gifts
- Gardening and Landscaping Projects
- Painting and Maintenance Projects
- Organize Parties and Events
- Provide Snacks and Special Meals
Requirements to being a volunteer: - A completed application
- Screening may include criminal record check, reference check
- Must be 18 years old to interact with our kids
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Volunteers under 18 can help in
areas not involving our kids if accompanied by an adult.
- Orientation/Training provided
To learn more about Volunteer Opportunities Linda ColemanPhone: 336-721-7699lcoleman@tchome.org 1001 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104Phone: 336-721-7600 |
