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Pathways offers many opportunities for people of all ages to be involved and make a difference in the lives of the homeless women and children we serve. In fact, because of people like you, we are able to do so much more with our resources when we add your strengths to what we do as a staff.

Q & A session with the Volunteer Coordinator?

Can I bring my small children out to volunteer?

Your children may come with you if they are at least 5 years of age and you are going to out to our family shelter.

How can my young children help?

Volunteers 5 years to 13 years of age can:

  • Help our youngest guests decorate cookies.
  • Help make thank-you cards.
  • Play! Outside or inside with the children in our shelter.

Can teenagers volunteer at Pathways?

Yes, Pathways offers volunteer opportunities to teens and young adults. They are required to have a chaperon.

Does the chaperon have to be their parent?

No, the chaperon can be an adult leader. However, the parents and the children are required to sign both privacy and photo release forms.

What can my teen do at Pathways?

Children and teens ages 13 to 17 can:

  • Any of the young children activities
  • Serve lunch or dinner
  • Sort donations in the clothes closet
  • Lead a children’s bible study
  • Help plant flowers
  • Work in our garden
  • Host an In-Kind drive

How can I (the adult) help Pathways?

  • Prepare, cater, and/or serve the lunch or dinner meal in our Day Center
  • Host a Special Events Party such as baby shower, birthday, graduation etc
  • Teach a group how to knit, sew, paint, journal, etc
  • Host a Game/Movie night at our family or Downtown location
  • Sort, fold, organize donations in our Clothes Closet
  • Help with basic office work such as filing, sorting, organizing where needed
  • Greet and check in/out guests
  • Host a Book Club with guests in our Downtown location
  • Lead a discussion on faith or host a bible study
  • Take care of our garden or help with yard work
  • Help a guest move in/out of Pathways
  • Host an In-kind donation drive
  • Offer to mentor one of our guests

How can large groups help at Pathways?

Large groups are welcome! If a group is larger than 10 individuals we may have to divide the tasks.

Do all members of my group have to attend an orientation session?

No, large groups are not required to attend an orientation session. Usually the volunteer coordinator will schedule a meet/greet session on your day of service.  The volunteer Coordinator asks that your group arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.

Are meal volunteers required to attend an orientation?

No, individuals or groups that choose to help with the meals in our Day Center are not required to attend an orientation  session.

Are volunteers required to work a set number of hours per month?

No, Pathways volunteer program does not require a set number of hours. However, once your volunteer schedule is approved and confirmed by the Volunteer Coordinator you are required to Honor that schedule.

Are all the volunteer opportunities available at all times?

No, the programs times/days may change. Many programs are only available on certain days/times.

To get involved, please check out our become a volunteer page.