Become a Volunteer!

Ongoing Volunteering

Path Home provides trauma-informed, culturally competent services to families with kids. Our vision is to live in a community where every family has the support and community they need to thrive. 

On a daily basis, Path Home volunteers contribute to that sense of community for families. The purpose of the Volunteer Program is to help Path Home accomplish and enhance our mission. We offer meaningful opportunities for community members to join us in our work.

We are currently accepting new volunteers for all positions. Follow the links to learn more about each role.

Questions? Contact the Volunteer & Admin Coordinator, Bethany Anderson.

About You

Path Home values diversity in its staff and volunteer team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for open volunteer opportunities, including people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, people with lived experience, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with criminal backgrounds.

Path Home believes that intentional, systematic racism and oppression are the primary causes of homelessness, and we are working to dismantle systems of oppression within our own organization and the community as a whole. We serve a very diverse group of families, and our goal is to have staff and volunteers who reflect the diversity of our families.

Desired Volunteer Competencies: 

  • Compassion and ability to show unconditional positive acceptance

  • Empathy

  • Curiosity over judgment

  • Relationship focused 

  • Hold healthy boundaries 

  • Desire for personal learning and being open to feedback 

  • Adaptability

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Must be 18 or older or be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • Must have an email account and internet access.

  • Former Path Home families are welcome to volunteer after six months have passed since receiving services.

Volunteer Commitment

Volunteers bring a sense of community and connection to Path Home. Relationships are important and we hope to build longevity amongst our volunteer team. We encourage ongoing involvement of at least one volunteer shift per month.

Onboarding

We are very intentional about how we onboard new volunteers. Our process has multiple steps. We want to ensure that you are a good fit for the families we support and the culture of Path Home, and in turn, that Path Home is a good fit for you. 

The Onboarding Process Entails:

  1. Orientation

  2. Application

  3. Training

  4. Background check

Volunteer Orientation:

Orientations usually occur on a monthly basis. If you are unable to attend one of the following orientations please contact Bethany to schedule a one on one meeting!

Our 2024 orientation schedule is as follows, all orientations are from 5pm - 6pm, in person at Path Home unless otherwise noted:

  • February 6th

  • March 5th

  • April 2nd

  • May 7th

  • June 4th

  • July 2nd

  • August 6th

  • September 3rd

  • October 1st

  • November 5th

You must register prior to attending. Please email Bethany to register.

Group Volunteering

We love to foster meaningful connections with corporate groups, faith congregations, and more. For families experiencing homelessness, the most vital need is often simply to reconnect to community, and our partners help provide that connection. We appreciate the opportunity to build deep relationships with our partners. We encourage ongoing engagement and invite groups to participate in 2-4 annual experiences.

Contact Samantha Tamtreng to learn about available opportunities.