Volunteer

At UMOM New Day Centers, volunteers are the heart of our mission as we strive to end the cycle of homelessness and build a bridge to self-sufficiency. We exist entirely through the generosity of individuals within the community. Through the giving of their time and talents, volunteers help homeless men, women and children find hope in the future.

Volunteer Application

CHILDCARE
Type of Help Needed:
Childcare: Assist preschool teachers in art projects, reading, singing, games, meals and play projects. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Kid’s Den: Assist teachers with after school program in art projects, reading, games, homework, field trips and 1 on 1 projects. Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
After-hours Childcare: Help is needed to care for children while their parents attend evening classes. Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

READ-TO-ME
Type of Help Needed:
Volunteers to assist with a one-on-one reading opportunity for children, ages 4 and up, to read with a volunteer.  Hours: Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  To sign-up, visit www.makeadifference.org or contact the volunteer coordinator.

PAINTING AND MAINTENANCE
Type of Help Needed: Interior and exterior painting, landscaping, property clean up, repair work and miscellaneous immediate needs for the facility. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hours and days are flexible.

CLOTHES CLOSET
Type of Help Needed: Sorting, marking and displaying used clothing. Working with customers and helping store manager as needed. Cash register operators also needed on Thursdays. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hours are flexible.

T.A.P. (TEEN ACTIVITIES PROGRAM)
Type of Help Needed: Mentors for teens. Assist TAP coordinator with weekly activities. Tutors also needed. Coordinate and help with field trips, sports, music and other forms of entertainment. We welcome your ideas for teen activities. Hours: Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Extended hours available.

CLASS PRESENTERS/ADULT EDUCATION
Type of help needed: Volunteers with skills and experience to teach adult classes in: exercise, art, computer skills, personal grooming and basic hygiene (makeovers), dress for success, job readiness, self esteem, non-cooking, parenting, budgeting, or if you have a specialty that would apply, please let us know. We are in great need of tutors for adults and for volunteer speakers for teenagers, particularly female specific topics. Hours: Flexible days and hours.

KITCHEN
Type of Help Needed: Help Kitchen Manager in food preparation, serving and duties as needed. Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30-6:15 p.m. and on weekends from 11:00 a.m. - noon, and 5:30-6:15 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE
Types of Help Needed: Answering phones, sorting mail, filing, assembling packets of information, and other various tasks. Hours: Monday through Friday, any time between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WATKINS OVERFLOW SHELTER
Types of Help Needed: Purchase, prepare and serve meals to women and families at the Watkins Overflow Shelter! Hours: Monday - Saturday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Those interested in volunteering please call Jessica Gardner, Volunteer Coordinator, at (602) 889-0859 or by e-mail at jgardner@umom.org.   Thank you for caring!