EHC LifeBuilders has a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals. You can also check out our group volunteer opportunities. To volunteer as an individual, fill out our enrollment form today. The following is a list of current opportunities:
- Administrative Tasks
- Adult activity leaders
- Children’s activity leaders
- Computer lab monitor
- Drive coordinator
- Food service
- Holiday/Seasonal assistance
- Learning assistant (children’s tutoring)
- Receptionist
- Special events
- Workshop/Service providers
Administrative Tasks
Assist EHC LifeBuilders staff with data entry, intake assistance, translation assistance, and clerical work.
Adult activity leaders
Plan and conduct activities for our single adult population. Activities may include:
- Arts and crafts
- Entertainment
- Organized games (such as bingo)
Children’s activity leaders
Plan and conduct both regularly scheduled and single events for children. Activity leaders are particularly needed when parents are at workshops and house meetings, and during the summer when school is not in session. Activities may include:
- Story time (early Friday evenings)
- Arts and crafts sessions
- Entertainment (puppeteers, singers, etc.)
- Sports activities
- Field trips
- Movie nights
- Dinnertime activities (such as games)
- Summer activities
Computer lab monitor
Help give our clients access to computers and the Internet by supervising a session in one of our labs.
Drive coordinator
In your neighborhood, church, workplace, school, or other organization, you can coordinate a donation drive for EHC LifeBuilders. The following is a sample list of supplies that may be collected:
- Personal hygiene products
- Bedding
- Towels
- Cleaning materials
- Baby diapers
- Non-perishable foods
- Paper goods
Food service
Work in our full-service kitchen to assist with one of three daily meals. Assistance is needed in all aspects of the meal, from set up to preparation to serving to clean up. Individuals are also invited to host a meal. Volunteers interested in hosting meals will be put in touch with the General Manager of Food Services to discuss needs and appropriate menus.
Holiday/Seasonal assistance
During the holiday season, volunteers are welcome to throw parties for our guests, collect or give donations, festively decorate the facility, adopt a family, or otherwise create a festive atmosphere for our guests.
Learning assistant (children’s tutoring)
Learning Assistants are responsible for meeting with students either on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. Learning assistants may choose to:
- Tutor in reading, writing, mathematics, and science, or in study skills
- Work on independent living skills, social skills, or career exploration
- Lead activities such as arts and crafts or recreation
- Share hobbies, interests, and skills
Learning assistants work closely with a project specialist and site staff to better understand student needs and to facilitate activities. They serve as role models to demonstrate a positive attitude, self respect and respect for others, and enthusiasm for learning.
If you're interested in becoming a leaning assistant, you should have the ability to relate to children or youth and respect their uniqueness. You should exhibit common sense, patience, a sense of humor, friendliness, sensitivity, and responsibility. You should also have basic knowledge in math, reading, and writing, or a desire to help children or youth in one of the other areas listed above. You must be at least 18 to work independently or at least 14 if accompanied by an adult. The minimum commitment required is two hours per week for six months.
Receptionist
The Reception Desk is the control point for information and entry into the facility. Volunteers greet guests, answer phones, attend to guests' needs, sort mail, assist with guest intake, give out referrals, check clients in, field general questions, schedule shuttle van reservations, assist with making medical clinic appointments, distribute towels and hygiene supplies, and provide customer service. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide a pleasant atmosphere for our employees and guests.
Special events
Assist with special events put on by EHC LifeBuilders. Use your skills and resources for planning, fundraising, networking, promotion, research, and other such jobs. Or assist at special events.
Workshop/Service providers
Provide workshops or services for both singles and families.
Workshops may include:
- Skills classes
- Employment training
- Life skills
- Nutrition and health care
- Parenting
Services may include:
- Hair cutting
- Employment assistance (resume work, grooming tips, practice interviews, etc.)
- Adult literacy tutoring