Puppet Building, Camp Counseling, Workshop Assistant, Hats Off Usher, or Clerical Work.
Assist in special events by collating handouts, decorating, ushering, or greeting guests.
Assist clients and give them much-appreciated warm attention as they “shop” pantry.
Mentor a child and be a positive adult role model.
Drive individuals to places they might not otherwise be able to go such as the grocery store, doctors appointments, or shopping.
There is so much work to be done “behind the scenes” in order to make WordPlay’s events and programs run smoothly. These opportunities cover a wide range of work, from physical to administrative. Volunteers may help us paint a new program space; print, fold and/or pack materials for an outreach event; or hang up flyers…
From open mic nights to Ride for Reading, WordPlay hosts several community events throughout the year. And the more people we have around to help, the better! Duties may include setting up/cleaning up; distributing flyers; greeting attendees and showing them where to go; serving food and drinks; and taking photos.
We offer anyone in need dignity within a safe environment to have a meal served by compassionate volunteers. Breakfast (6:45 am to 9 am) and dinner (3:45 pm to 6 pm) are served Monday through Friday (excluding major holidays). Volunteer groups are welcome to help fill hundreds of shifts each month.
This program provides an opportunity for volunteers to do service on their own time. We need volunteers to make bag lunches throughout the week to give out to the homeless and day laborers that come through our facility. This is also a great opportunity for student volunteers to assemble sandwiches for our bag lunches as…
Help people drop off computers.