Please join us in creating a place of healing and a voice of hope for abused women and their children by volunteering with us! Volunteers are needed in many areas including:
Program
- Children's Program (volunteers must be at least 16)
- Childcare (Monday and Wednesday evenings)
- Children's After School Program and Tutoring (Monday thru Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m.)
- Children's summer program assistance (Monday thru Thursday, daytime hours)
- Women's Program (volunteers must be at least 21)
- Tutors (additional training required)
- Interpreters (additional training required)
Buildings and Grounds
- Lawn care
- Landscaping
- Pick up and delivery of donations
- Skilled labor
- Furniture moving and set-up
- Cleaning of public areas
- Prepare apartments for move-in
- Inventory and restock of in-kind donations
Administrative
- Office support—various duties including mailings, filing, etc. (weekdays 9:00-5:00, as needed)
- Assisting with miscellaneous office projects
Committees & Community Outreach
- March of Hope Committee
Our largest annual fundraiser held on the first Saturday in March.
- Garden Tea Party Committee
An annual spring fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of Lydia's House.
- Faith Advocates
Support and share information about the mission and programs of Lydia's House with others in your faith community, as well as act as a liaison between the community and Lydia's House.
- Birthday Party Committee
Organizes and provides twice-monthly parties for the children of Lydia's House. Parties are offered the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
- Holiday Project
Purchase gifts and other items needed for celebrating the holidays at Lydia's House.
- Speakers Bureau
Be a trained representative in the community and offer information about Lydia's House, our work, and domestic violence
- Communications Committee
Help to develop our public relations strategies and advertising for events. Membership is comprised of professionals who work in the public relations, marketing and communications field
- Pins Sales
House Pin® sales - individual or retail sellers. Sell pins at local craft fairs and special events. Hours vary.
Lydia's House has the following requirements for volunteers:
- All ongoing volunteers must complete Lydia's House volunteer training
- Each volunteer must complete a Volunteer Application
- Each volunteer must sign a confidentiality agreement