Volunteer: Join the Club- Become a Thomas House committee memberThomas House has three major events every year: Run4HomelessChildren, Golf Event, and the Autumn Reflections Gala. We need organized and flexible people to help plan and execute these events. Run4HomelessChildren: 5K/10K/Walk-A-Thon, March 8 2014, Mile Square Park Golf Event: Wii Golf, Mini golf, etc. The possibilities are endless! Annually in May. Autumn Reflections Gala: Silent Auction, Live Auction, Adopt a Family, Casino Night etc. Annually in September/October.Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Thomas House has three major events every year: Run4HomelessChildren, Golf Event, and the Autumn Reflections Gala. We need organized and flexible people to help plan and execute these events. Run4HomelessChildren: 5K/10K/Walk-A-Thon, March 8 2014, Mile Square Park Golf Event: Wii Golf, Mini golf, etc. The possibilities are endless! Annually in May. Autumn Reflections Gala: Silent Auction, Live Auction, Adopt a Family, Casino Night etc. Annually in September/October.Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Big Group for a Big Project! - Thomas House FaceliftThe Thomas House apartments always need refurbishing. The following projects were made for our corporate partners. Team building and service go hand in hand! Re-stucco the added corner rooms Re-stucco entire building Replace the concrete in front of the building and courtyard Sand and stain the wooden bunk beds inside apartments Paint the few remaining apartments that have not been adopted Re-do balconies Front door with frame Build a new square foot garden for herbs and vegetables Build shelving in the Children's Room Replace and install apartment doors and framesIf event is on a Saturday, we will provide childcare and activities for all of our residents' children as well as volunteers' children! We support getting the whole family involved in our community service projects. Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter The Thomas House apartments always need refurbishing. The following projects were made for our corporate partners. Team building and service go hand in hand! Re-stucco the added corner rooms Re-stucco entire building Replace the concrete in front of the building and courtyard Sand and stain the wooden bunk beds inside apartments Paint the few remaining apartments that have not been adopted Re-do balconies Front door with frame Build a new square foot garden for herbs and vegetables Build shelving in the Children's Room Replace and install apartment doors and framesIf event is on a Saturday, we will provide childcare and activities for all of our residents' children as well as volunteers' children! We support getting the whole family involved in our community service projects. Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: Peanut Butter, Tuna, and Corn. Oh My!Thomas House is in need of canned food! Peanut butter, tuna and canned corn are our fastest going food items for our families. Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Thomas House is in need of canned food! Peanut butter, tuna and canned corn are our fastest going food items for our families. Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Exploring the ArtsMusic Program
Teach the children to learn piano and guitar *One instructor per 5 children max with one volunteer/intern supervise/children’s program coordinator
Art Program Art classes (painting, abstract art, collages, etc.) *one instructor per 10-12 children with one Thomas house staff supervise (Children’s Program Coordinator) Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Music Program
Teach the children to learn piano and guitar *One instructor per 5 children max with one volunteer/intern supervise/children’s program coordinator
Art Program Art classes (painting, abstract art, collages, etc.) *one instructor per 10-12 children with one Thomas house staff supervise (Children’s Program Coordinator) Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Computer Lab InstructorComputer Program
Teach younger children learn to type and get familiar to using computer for academic purposes Teach Middle and High School kids to learn how to use the following software: Word document PowerPoint Excel Google Document (upload, edit, share, etc.) *One instructor per 4 children max with one volunteer/intern supervise/children’s program coordinator Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Computer Program
Teach younger children learn to type and get familiar to using computer for academic purposes Teach Middle and High School kids to learn how to use the following software: Word document PowerPoint Excel Google Document (upload, edit, share, etc.) *One instructor per 4 children max with one volunteer/intern supervise/children’s program coordinator Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Serve Supper at Thomas HouseThomas House offers an engaging opportunity for volunteers called Serving Supper. On Thursday nights our parents attend a mandatory life skills class. They get home from work and often do not have the time to prepare dinner for their families before they have to go to the class. We ask different groups of volunteers come with food for the shelter and arts and crafts or activities for the children on Thursday nights. It is family friendly, kids of all ages are welcome to attend with their parents.
Bring the whole family for this fun and interactive evening! Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Thomas House offers an engaging opportunity for volunteers called Serving Supper. On Thursday nights our parents attend a mandatory life skills class. They get home from work and often do not have the time to prepare dinner for their families before they have to go to the class. We ask different groups of volunteers come with food for the shelter and arts and crafts or activities for the children on Thursday nights. It is family friendly, kids of all ages are welcome to attend with their parents.
Bring the whole family for this fun and interactive evening! Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: Bedding, towels, & pillows, oh my!Thomas House needs new bedding, blankets, sheets, towels, etc. Our familiies take these personal items when they move out of the shelter. We go through them like crazy!
We also need any type of furniture and small appliances so that the families that move out of the shelter can have items to furnish their new apartments! Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Thomas House needs new bedding, blankets, sheets, towels, etc. Our familiies take these personal items when they move out of the shelter. We go through them like crazy!
We also need any type of furniture and small appliances so that the families that move out of the shelter can have items to furnish their new apartments! Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Financial Literacy MentorPurpose: Through our Homelessness Prevention Initiative (HPI), Thomas House Shelter works intensively with families on the verge of eviction to help them reach financial stability through rental assistance and budget mentoring. As part of the road to independence, we require adults in our program to work with expert Financial Mentors recruited from professional positions in our community. Meetings are scheduled based on availability of families and volunteers. Location: Budget Mentors meet with program participants in our administrative office located in southeast Garden Grove. Key Responsibilities: Hotline monitor: attend to calls and conduct phone interviews Help clients attain financial stability Teach basic skills needed to maintain healthy financial status Assist clients in understanding their credit report Establish a concrete plan for debt repayment and monthly savings Work with client to create a monthly budget using receipts and billsReports to: HPI Case Manager Length of Appointment: Financial Mentor meets with adult at least twice/month for a minimum of three months. Time Commitment: at least 4 hours/month Qualifications: Background in personal finance; fluent in Spanish Support: Financial Mentor meets with Case Manager to discuss responsibilities of position and completes the requisite paperwork before being assigned to a family. For training purposes, Financial Mentor is paired with the Case Manager for initial intake session to learn what is expected from him/her in this role. Age Requirement: 22 and up Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Purpose: Through our Homelessness Prevention Initiative (HPI), Thomas House Shelter works intensively with families on the verge of eviction to help them reach financial stability through rental assistance and budget mentoring. As part of the road to independence, we require adults in our program to work with expert Financial Mentors recruited from professional positions in our community. Meetings are scheduled based on availability of families and volunteers. Location: Budget Mentors meet with program participants in our administrative office located in southeast Garden Grove. Key Responsibilities: Hotline monitor: attend to calls and conduct phone interviews Help clients attain financial stability Teach basic skills needed to maintain healthy financial status Assist clients in understanding their credit report Establish a concrete plan for debt repayment and monthly savings Work with client to create a monthly budget using receipts and billsReports to: HPI Case Manager Length of Appointment: Financial Mentor meets with adult at least twice/month for a minimum of three months. Time Commitment: at least 4 hours/month Qualifications: Background in personal finance; fluent in Spanish Support: Financial Mentor meets with Case Manager to discuss responsibilities of position and completes the requisite paperwork before being assigned to a family. For training purposes, Financial Mentor is paired with the Case Manager for initial intake session to learn what is expected from him/her in this role. Age Requirement: 22 and up Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Let Them Eat CakeWe are talking to you, bakers! Everyone deserves to feel special on their birthday. We are looking for volunteers to bake our parents and children birthday cakes. Cakes should feed about 12-15 people with candles :) Themed cakes are encouraged!
"Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for people; it does for me." -Audrey Hepburn Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter We are talking to you, bakers! Everyone deserves to feel special on their birthday. We are looking for volunteers to bake our parents and children birthday cakes. Cakes should feed about 12-15 people with candles :) Themed cakes are encouraged!
"Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for people; it does for me." -Audrey Hepburn Agency: Thomas House Family Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 92843 Allow Groups: No |