Become a Volunteer

Where would we be without terrific volunteers like you? They are at the heart of what we do at New Generation. Ask any one of our wonderful volunteers; they’ll tell you they get so much out of helping their communities: a feeling of disconnectedness, a sense of ‘giving back,’ and a comforting feeling of well-being. Join us and see!

Childcare

We are seeking volunteers to provide childcare for our families based on their daily needs (i.e., medical appointments, school meetings, job interviews, etc.). All volunteers interested in this category will have to complete a background check.

Enrichment Sessions for Families

Volunteers will conduct fun but also enriching activities for women and their children. This will be based on families’ specific interests. All volunteers interested in this category will need to complete a background check.

Educational Sessions and Tutoring for Families

Volunteers will facilitate sessions in which they will teach specific topics based on the interests and the need of our families. They can also provide individual tutoring for families with specific interests.

All volunteers interested in this category will need to complete a background check.

Help Celebrate Children’s Birthdays

We will provide you with a list of our children’s upcoming birthdays and their wish lists!

Beautification of Program Spaces

  • Children’s play area
  • IT room for school and employment-related activities
  • Wellness Center for families

Support our “A New Beginning” Initiative

A New Beginning is a volunteer initiative in which New Generation matches a volunteer group with a current homeless family that is ready to move out of our shelter. The volunteer group will provide the family with support and specific items during the move-out day. They will also set up and welcome the family to their new home.

Due to COVID-19, New Generation will work with volunteer groups remotely and will make available non-contact options for the delivery of items and the set-up of the units.

Main Stages

  1. Family and Volunteer Matching
  2. Communication with New Generation Team
  3. Meet and Greet
  4. Move-Out Preparation
  5. Move-Out Day

Second Generation Thrift Shop

  • Sorting and organizing donations
  • Pricing and merchandising donated items

Building maintenance

  • Winter weatherization
  • Cleaning and painting
  • Home repairs
  • Seasonal gardening and yard work