Hourly Volunteers
These opportunities are perfect for individual volunteers of all ages (including students!) and groups who want to support the Family House occasionally.
Hourly Volunteer Opportunities require a volunteer profile and registration online, but these do NOT require an additional application.
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PROVIDE A MEAL
Provide a meal for 35 people.
Registration is required. See registration page for important details.
Hour value is on an honor system.
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PREPARE GRAB-AND-GO SNACK BAGS
Prepare 10 or more snack bags that guests can take with them to the hospitals. These should be put in paper lunch bags (which can be decorated!) and may include a bottle of water and individually wrapped store-bought snacks, such as a healthy granola bar, dried fruit, crackers, breakfast bar.
10 bags = 1 hour of service
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ASSEMBLE WELCOME BAGS
Prepare 10 or more Welcome Bags that are put on guests’ beds when they arrive. These should be put in 8×10 gift bags (which can be decorated!) and may include a puzzle book, deck of cards, pen and notepad, tissue pack, hand sanitizer, note card, travel sewing kit.
10 bags = 1 hour of service
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PROVIDE REUSABLE CLOTH MASKS
Make masks that guests can take home with them. Adult sizes only. No particular pattern is necessary.
Registration is NOT required.
Hour value is on an honor system, based on the number of masks prepared.
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MAKE HOMEMADE DESSERTS AND GOODIES
Prepare homemade brownies, cookies, trail mix, or muffins. These should be packaged in individual portions (e.g. one brownie or 2-4 cookies per bag) and include a date and a list of ingredients. These may not be store bought in order to receive volunteer service credit.
12 goodies = 1 hour of service
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SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Assist with fundraisers and other special events.
Hour value depends on the event.