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It takes A Village
Help is Always Needed
Viola’s House staff depend on volunteers to assist with many day-to-day tasks, as well as big projects. There are a multitude of ways that individuals and groups can help Viola’s House fulfill our mission to provide a safe environment, programming and support for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of homeless and pregnant young women.
Appointment Assistant
This volunteer would provide assistance to our director and residents by assisting with and coordinating the scheduling of appointments. Once scheduled, this person would then assist with volunteer coordination to transport the residents to their appointment.
Career Prep
This volunteer would provide assistance with online/paper job aopplications, job searches, interview coaching, interview role play, resume assistance, and/or advice on appropriate interview attire.
Cooking Classes
This volunteer would help by providing cooking classes for our residents. This would include an intro to basic cooking skills and techniques, as well showing them to cook some easy recipies.
Cuddle Volunteer
This volunteer opprotunity is for assistance with cuddling babies to assist our new moms by watching their babies. This would mostly be during job interviews or other appointments but as with any new mom, sometimes they simply need a break.
Driver
This volunteer would assist with transporting our residents to various appointments during the week. Dates and times for this opportunity would be pre-determined based on appointment dates and times. Must be 21 years or older.
Life Skill Facilitator
This volunteer would asssist us by facilitaing a life skill workshop in their area of expertice. In short, YOU tell US how you can help our residents and we will work to get a class scheduled.
Mentor
Mentors are assigned on a one-to-one basis for these pregnant teens and teen moms. Times would be based on the mentor and mentees availablity. Must be 21 years or older.
Tutor
This volunteer would assist our residents with their school work or GED prep.
Social Involvement
Viola’s House offers the opportunity for peer-to-peer and community interaction to enhance social skills. This also presents an opportunity for participants to practice their socialization skills within their home communities and increase their self-esteem.
Weekly Meal Planning
This volunteer would assist with meal planning for our residents. We would like to set a weekly grocery day and have someone come and take the residents to the grocery store and teach them to meal plan.
