VOLUNTEERING

Each year over 2,000 volunteers give their time and services to Our House, supporting our mission of empowering homeless and near-homeless individuals and families. Our House has a variety of volunteer opportunities for all group sizes with varying time commitments, working both behind the scenes of our programs or directly with clients. Volunteer opportunities are always available on our campus during the week. In addition, we have many special events on campus for one-time volunteers such as volunteer days, campus improvement projects, a Halloween carnival, fundraisers, and more. View all of our opportunities below and fill out the volunteer application to get started!

For all volunteer inquiries, contact the Volunteer Manager at volunteer@ourhouseshelter.org or 501-374-7383 ext. 184.

current opportunities

*If you need to complete community service hours, please call 501-291-0584 to schedule an orientation*

Help our adult clients succeed in the workforce by teaching a class, leading a workshop, and more

Keep our campus donations organized and ready to distribute to clients

Allow our parents to attend evening programming by providing free childcare

Set up a unique volunteer project for your work, civic, or familial group

Provide valuable assistance to Our House families as they transition into new homes

Spend time with our little ones during crafts, games, and outdoor play

Prepare, cook, and serve a meal with your group to our Shelter residents (options to drop off meals are also available)​

Support and build relationships with youth in our after-school program

Work in our Donation Center or interact with customers on the sales floor (multiple positions available)

Do you have a skill to bring to Our House? We want to hear about it! Our volunteers have created their own projects from starting a coding class in the Career Center to bringing their therapy dog to Little Learners! Our staff will work to find the perfect fit for you to volunteer at Our House.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Manager at volunteer@ourhouseshelter.org or ext. 184 with any questions and fill out an online application here.

Volunteers aged 18 and above are always welcome to volunteer. Minors may volunteer if they are accompanied by an adult.

You may be asked to complete a background and child maltreatment check to work with our children. Background checks can take several weeks to be completed so plan accordingly!

Yes! The Volunteer Manager will work with your group to arrange a project that fits your group’s size and needs. For large groups, please contact us as soon as possible so we can have time to coordinate an opportunity!

Our House is an approved community service site. We offer a variety of court-recognized classes in our Career Center. To complete your community service at Our House, you will need to attend a Career Center orientation. Please call our hotline at 501-291-0584 to schedule. For other questions about community service, call 501-374-7383 ext. 193.

volunteer calendar

Click on an opportunity to see specific times and a description of the project! To sign up, please fill out the volunteer application. To set up a unique opportunity for you or your group, please contact the Volunteer Manager.