The holidays are here and the rewards of working with Promise House teens can scarcely be expressed in words. Bring your family, group of friends, or co-workers to host a holiday meal at our shelter. The rewards of working with Promise House teens can scarcely be expressed in words. Volunteers will witness firsthand the resilience of youth and learn that despite their situation, it is never too late for someone to assist them in turning their life around. You will discover that regardless of cultural, ethnic or economical differences, we are all the same in our need for patience, compassion, and kindness—three very powerful tools in transforming lives. Volunteers will also gain a deeper understanding of our services should they ever need to refer a teen from the community to one of our programs. The most important thing you can take away from this experience is the lasting sense of accomplishment knowing you have made an enormous difference in the lives of teens and in the community as a whole.

For all volunteer related inquires or to request more information, please e-mail our volunteer coordinator.

Group Volunteer Requirements

Thinking of an out-of-the box corporate team-building opportunity or way to serve as a family? Contact us for a list of current volunteer group needs. We have no age restrictions and volunteer group members are only required to sign a confidentiality form prior to the date of your volunteer project.

Download the Group Project Request Form.

Group Volunteer Placements

Below are just a few examples of group volunteer projects available at Promise House. Groups have the opportunity to create their own unique volunteer projects. Our Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to find the project that is just right for your group.

Movie Night
Host a movie night for residents of the Emergency Youth Shelter Program. Bring a movie (Rated G to PG-13) and snacks to share with the teens. When: Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Cooking Class
Teach the teen moms in the Wesley Inn Program how to make an affordable and nutritious meal for their families. Work with them to plan a menu, share recipes and prepare healthy meals. Finish the activity by recording recipe ideas for the teens to have as a keepsake.

Bingo and Board Game Day
Set up a bingo and other board game tournament to participate in with Promise House youth. Bring small gifts for prizes to give to the winners of the tournament. When: Weekdays and Saturday afternoons

Sports Themed Party
Host a Super Bowl or other sporting event watching party at Promise House. Play football with our youth at a local park before the game. Provide snacks to enjoy with our youth during the big game.

Arts and Crafts Party
Host an arts and crafts party for the mothers in our Wesley Inn Program or the youth in the Emergency Youth Shelter. When: Saturday afternoon

Individual Volunteer Requirements

While everyone is welcome to become a volunteer, for the safety of our clients, those wishing to volunteer on-site at Promise House are required to:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Submit a completed Promise House volunteer application with all attachments.
• Submit a copy of your driver’s license and social security card to be used for a criminal background check. No volunteer can have a felony charge of any kind against them.
• Pass a tuberculosis test. Volunteers must submit negative TB test results within the last 12 months before application is considered complete.
• Attend a volunteer orientation session.
• Volunteers cannot be a current Promise House client or related to a current Promise House client. Volunteers cannot have been a Promise House client in the past two years.

Email the Volunteer Coordinator for an application or more information about our service opportunities.

Individual Volunteer Placements