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Volunteer Your Time

Volunteers are an integral part of operations at Stepping Stones Shelter. The staff at Stepping Stones Shelter is both amazed and truly thankful for the tremendous generosity of the local community. With the help of volunteers and donations, we are able to provide warm safe shelter, food, clothing, and all of the other necessities.

Are you interested in volunteering? We offer a wide range of opportunities for volunteers, including ongoing help and special projects.

Please click here to view our current Volunteer Opportunities.

Stepping Stones Shelter greatly appreciates individual volunteers and teams of volunteers.

Requirements to Volunteer

(A) Commitment is appreciated.
(B) Criminal background check may be required.
(C) Mandatory attendance at a volunteer orientation session offered at least once per month.

Volunteer hours are Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Sat, Sun 11am-4pm landscaping work and cleaning only.

The background check is not needed for families to conduct landscaping projects. Orientation is mandatory for landscaping projects. Large groups are welcome for landscaping projects.

Childcare Requirements

(A) Must be 16 years or older.
(B) Current TB test.
(C) Experience working with children.
(D) Background check.
(E) Sun-Thurs 7pm-8:30pm.

To share your time and talents, please print and complete our
Volunteer Application or, give us a call at 301-251-0567.

For more information about how you can help, please call: Volunteer program (301) 251-0567 ext 100, e-mail mmiller_sss@yahoo.com

 


 

Help with events:

  • Summer BBQ / School Supplies: August 21, 2010
  • Hat Party in April
  • Walk-a-thon in November
  • Car and cruise show in May
  • Parties any time

Fundraisers
Writers
Newsletter staff
Computer refurbishers
Kitchen manager
Childcare
Errand running
Seasonal landscaping
Lawn mowing
Bulk mailing

Entertainment:

  • Music/theater
  • Magic
  • Puppets
  • Clowns
  • Movies
  • Field Trips
  • Arts & Crafts

Speakers/Instructors:

  • Motivational
  • Finance and Budget Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Life Skills
  • Parenting Classes
  • Computer Classes
  • Resume Writing

Licensed Professionals:

  • Carpenter
  • Handy wo/men
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
  • Architect
  • Dietician
  • Painter
  • Arborist
  • Tree service specialist
  • Concrete and Foundation repair
 

Special Volunteers needed

Be part of the Clean Team at Stepping Stones Shelter. If you like to clean and organize and are able to volunteer your time from 10am-2pm for several hours a week we have several projects needing help.

Contact Mary Miller at extension 100
.