Volunteer Opportunities
We are volunteer-driven. More than 1,400 volunteers contribute nearly 19,200 hours annually to help us break the cycle of poverty two generations at a time. 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 success. 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. See the volunteer options below. Volunteers are especially needed for childcare and Cook for Kids during our empowerment courses.
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Child Development Center
Volunteers are responsible for providing care, supervision, and guidance to the children in our CDC. Hours range from all day to a few hours a day. We are looking for volunteers who can make a monthly or weekly ongoing commitment.
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Cook For Kids
Purchase, prepare, and serve a meal for families on the evenings when mothers attend empowerment classes.
Frequency: One night a week running on spring & fall semesters from
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Cook once, once per month, once per quarter… it’s up to you.
Perfect team building service opportunity for corporations, faith communities, civic organizations, families, friends, and neighbors.
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Childcare
Help care for the children of Jeremiah while their mothers attend empowerment and life skill training.
One night a week running on spring & fall semesters from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
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Administration
Help with office duties, such as database work, mailings and other helpful administrative tasks.
Experience: working in an office setting, computer savvy
Frequency: one day per week preferred
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Special Events
Help with our 2×2 Generation Builders luncheon held every spring, our Journey for Hope gala held every fall, or other special events that support Jeremiah Program in Fargo-Moorhead.
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Welcome Baskets
Welcome our new participant families by providing a welcome basket brimming with items that are useful when settling into a new home.
Frequency: Flexible; this is an ongoing need
A great group endeavor.
New to Jeremiah?
Fill out the online application below to help us match your talents and interests with the location where you would like to volunteer.
I have volunteered in the office and with serving meals. I love making the meals because it gives me a chance to meet the mothers and their adorable children. They each have their own story and are all working hard to make a good life for their families.
Anita Rise- Cook for Kids Volunteer