How can you help families in need?
Home Start is in the community working to strengthen families every day. You can change the life of a child and help stop the cycle of abuse and neglect through a variety of volunteer opportunities.
We have several types of volunteers at Home Start:
- Board & Committee opportunities.
- One time, occasional, and ongoing volunteer opportunities for individuals across a wide variety of projects and interests, from admin help to garden projects, sorting Thrift Boutique donations to providing tax assistance.
- Opportunities for groups to help with annual events, outreach, beautification and more.
- Internships for BA, MSW & Psy.D. students currently enrolled in accredited 2- or 4- year college or graduate level programs receiving course credit.
- Some court ordered volunteer service.
Home Start values dedicated and reliable volunteers across our organization. Please email our Volunteer Program Coordinator, Manasi Watts, at mwatts@home-start.org to find the right volunteer opportunity for you!
Current Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Home Start’s current volunteer openings for individuals are listed below. If you would like to apply or learn more about any of these positions, please complete our Volunteer Application and email it to Manasi Watts at mwatts@home-start.org with the position title in the subject line.
URGENT NEED: Special Events Assistant – Main Office
Positions available: 1
Home Start’s 50th Anniversary Gala is coming on up Saturday, May 14th! We are immediately seeking an organized, dependable volunteer to help us prepare for this excited event and provide administrative support as needed. This volunteer will work directly with Home Start staff and will be supervised by the Development and Administrative Program Staff to aid in day-to-day event planning, coordination, operational and administrative support necessary to make this event a success. Ideally this would be a regular, weekly position for someone with a flexible schedule that has a passion for event planning. This position is a great opportunity to grow experience in areas of development, philanthropy, event planning, and administration, while supporting Home Start’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. Administrative experience / knowledge is preferred.
To learn more about the Special Events Assistant position, click here.
URGENT NEED: Administrative Support – Communities in Action (CinA), Jacobs Center
Positions available: 1-2
CinA needs your help! We’re seeking volunteers to help track client interest, referral calls, and provide basic administrative support for 5-10 hours each week during standard business hours. This opportunity assists Communities in Action staff help families move toward safety, empowerment and connection by providing tools and increasing options for self-determination, financial independence, and healthy choices. Spanish speaker preferred.
To learn more about the CinA Administrative Support position, click here.
Fiscal Assistant – Home Start Main Office
Positions available: 1-2
We are seeking focused, detail-oriented volunteers to support our Fiscal Department on a regularly scheduled basis. Volunteer will work with the Home Start Fiscal Department, including our CFO, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Coordinators, and Directors of Business and Finance to assist in day-to-day operations at this site. This position is a great opportunity to grow experience in finance and nonprofits. Financial and clerical experience is strongly preferred.
To learn more about the Fiscal Assistant position, click here.
Administrative Support – Community Services for Families (CSF), CSF East Office
Positions available: 1
The Community Services for Families (CSF) Program promotes child safety, child well-being and stable living environments for children through home-based parent education and case management services. Home Start’s program was recently renewed and is being expanded across the county. 2-6 hours of weekly administrative support is needed to help case managers be able to provide services to more clients and help with group-based parenting enrollments. Volunteers must have self care in place for this position. This position is ideal for a student interested in exploring social work as a career, or a retired social worker that can commit to a regular, weekly schedule during business hours.
To learn more about the CSF Admin Assistant position, click here.
Property Revitalization Assistant – Home Start Main Office
Positions available: 1
Home Start is seeking an organized, dependable volunteer to help us design, coordinate, and implement projects through group volunteer events at Home Start owned housing properties. This volunteer would help identify property improvement opportunities for groups (e.g. painting, gardening), help solicit donations from local community partners, and assist with project design. This position is a great opportunity for someone interested in building restoration or similar outdoor work that wants to support Home Start’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. Knowledge / interest in gardening and home improvement is preferred.
To learn more about the Property Revitalization Assistant position, click here.
Current Internship Opportunities
Home Start accepts applications for a limited number of Internship opportunities on a rolling basis depending on our needs and ability of our staff to meet school program supervision requirements. Students must be enrolled in an accredited degree program and receive course credit for the hours worked at Home Start to be eligible to apply.
Our current openings are listed below. If these do not meet your program’s requirements, then Home Start is unable to accommodate your internship search at this time.
To apply, please email internships@home-start.org with your first and last name + the position name in the subject line. Please attach your resume, a cover letter, and a letter of recommendation that speaks to why you are the best candidate for this position. Home Start Internships are highly competitive. We strongly suggest you submit a complete application to be considered.
Rapid Re-Housing Internship
Degree Level: MSW only
Semester Starting: Fall 2022
Home Start Rapid Re-Housing programs quickly house clients experiencing homelessness to help them return to safe, secure permanent housing. As an intern you will provide mobile supportive services to clients including moving assistance, rental assistance and case management services.
To learn more about the Rapid Re-Housing MSW Internship, click here.
Domestic Violence Program Internship
Degree Level: MSW only
Semester Starting: Summer or Fall 2022
Home Start’s Domestic Violence Program provides flexible financial assistance relating to safety and housing security, assists with lease negotiations, and provides outreach and education services to community stakeholders. As an intern, you will provide mobile advocacy services and support to survivors of relationship violence, stalking, and sexual assault or abuser and their children.
To learn more about the Domestic Violence MSW Internship, click here.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Home Start offers a wide variety of options for group volunteers. We partner with corporate, community, faith-based, school, service, and other groups that want to support our mission.
Examples of past group volunteer projects include assisting with Home Start events, facility improvement projects, distribution events, warehouse cleanups, hosting donation drives, and more.
If your group is interested in partnering with us, please email Volunteer Program Coordinator Manasi Watts at mwatts@home-start.org.
Board & Committee Opportunities
Join our Board of Directors or serve on a committee!
Home Start is always seeking compassionate leaders in the community to join our Board of Directors and are passionate about our mission to support families and protect children.
If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact Mark Lagace, Director of Philanthropy: mlagace@home-start.org
