Volunteer Opportunities
Our House invites individuals and groups to help us end the cycle of family homelessness by serving as a volunteer. As a volunteer, you cna make a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by homelessness. Check out some opportunities to the the right and click the button below to complete the application. For more questions, contact Eva Cooke.
Donate Supplies
Our House provides children and families with supplies so they can focus their resources on achieving lasting self-sufficiency. We accept donations* at our Atlanta location Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please coordinate drops offs with our Volunteer and In Kind Manager before making a donation. You can also donate directly from our Wish List below.
General Guidelines
- Volunteers must be 16 years or older
- Volunteers must complete an application and attend orientation
- Adult volunteers working during open hours of our ECE program must have a background check and fingerprint
- Only adult volunteers are allowed in the infant classrooms
- Volunteers 16 and older are allowed in the kitchen
Virtual Storyteller
Our House seeks opportunities to partner with community leaders to read stories to children enrolled in our early learning programs. Volunteers can pre-record themselves reading an age-appropriate book or schedule a read along with students via Zoom.
Donation Drive Host
Individual and group volunteers are needed to host donation drives for personal and household supplies for families enrolled in our programs. This includes items such as diapers, wipes, soap, laundry detergent, Clorox Wipes, paper towels and more.
Meal Host
To ensure the safety of our volunteers and families, Our House is partnering with meal hosts to provide catered meals to families residing in our Atlanta shelter. Catered meal hosts are needed Monday through Sunday for breakfast or dinner.
Peer to Peer Fundraiser
Individuals and groups who’d like to raise critical funds for children and families can host a peer to peer fundraiser with proceeds supporting our programs to overcome homelessness.