VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEERS MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS
Each touch provides an opportunity for the Mercy House “family” to show love and reflect the heart of our Heavenly Father. To volunteer with Mercy House is to help save a life.
Whatever your talents are, there’s a place for you to serve at Mercy House!
Please contact us at volunteer@mercyhouse.org and we will be happy to get you started in the next steps to serving our precious moms and babies.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
We currently have several Volunteer Positions available here at Mercy House.
Individuals:
- Spiritual mentors
- House Director respite – daytime/overnight
- Driver’s Ed – drive with residents
- Cuddle Buddies
- Community awareness coordinator
- General Handiwork
- Tutoring
- Professional Services
- Skilled Labor Services
- Prayer Partner
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Annual Benefit/Gala Volunteers
Groups:
- Volunteer Group Facilitator
- Yard Cleanup
- Painting
- Lawncare
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
We welcome those who have special talents or abilities who would like to serve in a particular way.
Examples of these could be weekend projects or mini workshops on:
- Photography
- Sewing
- Crafting
- Gardening
- Cooking and baking classes
- Cake decorating
- Bible studies
- Musical worship
- Hairdressing
- Art lessons
- Welcome Baskets
We are interested in anything that encourages our residents to have a fuller life. We just need to hear from you about how you would like to help.
Please contact us at volunteer@mercyhouse.org and we will be happy to get you started in the next steps to serving our precious moms and babies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the process for becoming a volunteer?
Each volunteer would need to fill out an application (download form above) and include the area you would like to serve in. A Mercy House staff member will contact you to schedule a one-on-one orientation and conduct a background check. Then, we’ll set up a Meet and Greet prior to the first volunteer assignment.
Do I have to attend a Volunteer Orientation?
Yes, each Volunteer needs to attend an orientation conducted one-on-one.
If I’m interested to volunteer with a group, do we all have to attend an orientation?
The group leader would need to attend an orientation but all in the group would need to sign a non-disclosure and undergo a background check.
Do I need a background check to be conducted for every opportunity?
No, you will just need to have a background check conducted for the first opportunity.
Can I volunteer for more than one opportunity?
Yes, you can volunteer for multiple opportunities.
Can I volunteer for my high school community service hours?
Yes, with parental consent via a signed waiver.
Can my minor volunteer by themselves?
Yes, minors 15 years old and older can volunteer with parental consent via a signed waiver.
How old to do you need to be to volunteer?
Volunteers can be 15 years old and older with parental consent via a signed waiver.
BE A CATALYST FOR CHANGE!
Together we can make a difference and shift the course of a generation.