Volunteer Opportunities
Your commitment to our mission makes a measurable difference in the lives of the families that we serve. Click the + sign next to each volunteer opportunity to learn more.
Volunteer with Jeremiah
Dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers are a critically important part of our vibrant campus communities. Together we help single moms and their children learn, grow and succeed. Your commitment of time and talent can make a measurable difference in the success of our families.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups. Training is provided, as needed, to ensure a positive experience.
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Childcare
Help care for the children of Jeremiah while their mothers attend empowerment and life skills classes, work, and school.
Experience: Childcare experience, interest, and/or education; enjoy working with children; CORI check required
Frequency: As needed; flexible and weekly scheduling available; 6-month commitment preferred
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Life Skills Facilitator & Guest Speaker
Join a team of facilitators who guide women through a planned curriculum for Life Skills, focusing on topics such as parenting, health & wellness, economic independence, and career readiness.
Skills needed: group facilitation experience, high comfort level working with a diverse population, creativity and flexibility.
Frequency: One daytime class monthly. One-year commitment.
Attend Life Skills training course provided by Jeremiah Program staff, plus additional training/development opportunities throughout the year.
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Meal Prep
Help prepare and store meals for participants during empowerment and life skills classes.
Experience: Enthusiasm for cooking balanced nutritious meals.
Frequency: Once a month; flexible and weekly scheduling available; no real long-term commitment required
Volunteers will have access to the kitchen and appliances for meal prep.
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Tutor
Support a mother in her postsecondary education journey by sharing your knowledge in a subject area of your strength.
Experience: Strength in one or more subject areas and a desire to help others succeed academically
Frequency: Flexible; dependent upon students’ individual needs and school/work schedule
Examples of subject areas include: math, psychology, writing, presentation skills, economics, biology/science, humanities, etc.
