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Help a child find their smile

Volunteering is an integral part of our work at A Child’s Haven, and the experience is something truly special. You get to take part in the transformation of a child and his or her family. In the process, we think you’ll be transformed as well.



Whether you prefer to work directly with young children, with families, or want to help out around the center, we have a place for you.

Volunteer opportunities

There are a number of ways that you can give your time to A Child’s Haven. Explore the options below to find an opportunity that fits your schedule and interests.

VOLUNTEER GROUPS

Groups may participate in one time/short term, non-child interactive volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested in a group volunteer opportunity, please contact Rebekah Muhilly at rebekahm@achildshaven.org.

  • Immediate needs

    • Sanitizing

    • Bus washing

    • In-kind donation drives

    • Special events (i.e. Fall Festival)

  • Requirements

    Background checks are not required.

    These opportunities must be scheduled to take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (minimum group size of 6) or on Saturdays (minimum group size of 10). Limited Saturdays available. 

SHORT TERM INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS

Individuals interested in a one time volunteer opportunity or in a short term volunteer project (less than 20 volunteer hours) may participate in non-child interactive tasks.

  • Immediate needs

    • Sanitizing

    • Fundraisers

    • Special events

    • Clerical tasks

  • Requirements

    Background checks are not required.

    These opportunities must be scheduled to take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30AM and 3:00PM.

LONG TERM INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS

Individuals interested in volunteering 20 or more hours with A Child’s Haven may participate in child interactive tasks as well as any of the short term tasks listed above.

  • Immediate needs

    • Field Trip Chaperones

    • Art Volunteers (requires a biweekly six month minimum commitment taking place on Wednesday from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

    • Story Readers (requires a biweekly six month minimum commitment taking place on Wednesday from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

  • Requirements

    Volunteer interview/orientation and background check is required.

    Background check takes around two weeks to complete. 

Frequently asked questions

  • HOW DO I GET INVOLVED WITH A CHILD'S HAVEN?

    The first step is easy! Just fill out our Volunteer Application form and send it to rebekahm@achildshaven.org. After your application is received and reviewed, she will contact you to discuss volunteer opportunities and the next steps in the volunteer application process.

  • WHAT IS YOUR MINIMUM AGE FOR VOLUNTEERS?

    We work with volunteers that are 18 and older. Adult supervised school groups can have volunteers 12 and older. 

  • DO YOU HAVE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS?

    Our office hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. We currently do not have regularly scheduled volunteer opportunities outside of our office hours, however volunteers are occasionally needed to assist with special events and projects in the evenings or on weekends. Please send special request for weekend volunteer opportunities to rebekahm@achildshaven.org to check available schedule.