We are stronger together. You can make a difference.
House of Friendship has a long history of engaged and innovative volunteers who are invested in meeting the needs in our community. Volunteers support and strengthen programs across the entire organization, walking with people who need food, housing, community resources and addiction treatment. Volunteers are vital in fulfilling our vision.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways that you can get involved. The choice is yours!
Ongoing Opportunities
Volunteer in one of our programs to support families and individuals in their time of need.
Our Supportive and Affordable Housing team is seeking a licensed lawyer to support their aging tenant population with end-of-life planning. This may include organizing personal and financial document, preparing wills, and other related matters. We are open to working with a local law firm or an individual for a monthly legal clinic or one-to-one tenant support. On-site orientation and support will be provided by House of Friendship staff.
Our Kids Garden Programs are looking for weekly volunteers throughout July and August. Volunteers should have some knowledge of gardening and will enjoy teaching kids more about how to grow vegetables in a garden.
Sunnydale Flower Rangers: Tuesdays from 3:30pm-6:30pm
Chandler Mowat Blooming Buddies: Wednesdays from 3:00pm-5:30pm
Kingsdale Blooming Buddies: Thursdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Our “Coffee For Us” program is seeking volunteers to assist with setting up and taking down tables and chairs on Friday mornings in June (except June 7th) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This program fosters community engagement and supports discussions on health-related topics, including mental and emotional health, stress management, and physical well-being, while offering light refreshments and referrals to community resources. Volunteers can choose to help with setup, takedown, or both, and are welcome to stay for the program.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please fill out the Ongoing Opportunities or the Special Events and Group Opportunities application. When you are completing your application, please reference the volunteer opportunity you are interested in. We look forward to working with you!
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