Developing K.I.D.S. needs you! We would love to have you volunteer with us. Below is a current list of volunteer opportunities during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Below are volunteer opportunities under normal circumstances.

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• Assist once a week, twice a week, or for special events. During the school year, Youth Workshops take place from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. Family Nights are held bi-monthly, often on Friday evenings. We also have holiday parties, poetry nights and other special activities. The Summer Program workshops and activities have volunteer opportunities between the hours of 9-5p.m., Monday through Thursday.
• Facilitate a workshop of your interest or field of expertise for youth or adults (career preparation, cooking, crafts, motivational speaking, health, kickboxing, etc.) You choose the day(s) and time(s).
• Prepare or contribute simple meals or snacks for youth.
• Provide homework assistance from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday-Thursdays
• Gather donations of various workshop materials, craft items, small incentive prizes, hygiene/hair products, games, videos, recreational equipment, tickets to events, gift cards, etc.
• Coordinate a group volunteer night
• Host a third-party fundraiser with your company or organization (e.g., $5 dress down Fridays; bowl-a-thons; etc.)

Download and complete our volunteer application packet, then call 1-888-294-6554 ext. 2 or send an email to [email protected] for more information.

All volunteers must attend an orientation and pass a criminal and Department of Human Services Background check.