Get Involved
Are you looking for local volunteer opportunities in the southeast valley? As a House of Refuge volunteer, you will make a significant personal impact on the lives of others by improving the ability of House of Refuge to serve families experiencing homelessness. There is a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for both ongoing and one-time volunteers, individuals, and groups. Explore the options below.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues to join us for group volunteer projects or drive for House of Refuge. Groups of all sizes are welcome. Whether you’re part of a church, business, or philanthropic organization, there are available group projects that will benefit House of Refuge families. Team building exercises or a corporate day of volunteering projects can be a one-time event or an ongoing partnership. Projects for group volunteers include activities such as painting houses, landscaping, maintenance, or stocking our food pantry and donation center.
If your place of work, worship, or school is interested in hosting a donation drive, House of Refuge staff can offer ideas on how to make your drive a success and provide you with a greatest needs list.
Reach out to us at info@houseofrefuge.org for more information on planning and coordinating of group events or drives.
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old.
- Must be 18 if volunteering in the Community Center.
- Complete an ADES Affidavit.
- Be able to volunteer during our hours of operation, which are: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Sign up for our newsletter.
Where to Volunteer
These are some of the main volunteer opportunities available at House of Refuge. Please contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@houseofrefuge.org for more information.
Community Center
Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the academic year, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during school breaks.
Donation Center
Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Ambassadors
Ambassadors embody the identity of House of Refuge and work to promote the agency’s mission and donor retention efforts throughout the community. This could include making phone calls, and writing notes to donors, assembling welcome kits, and supporting on-campus projects. Individuals may represent House of Refuge by staffing booths at community and Chamber events. For more information, email volunteer@houseofrefuge.org.
Employee & Education Center (EEC)
Volunteers Needed: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Outreach
Outreach is a group of women who believe strongly in the House of Refuge program and are committed to raising community awareness and funds on its behalf. They are interested in both friend-raising and fundraising for House of Refuge.
Outreach is looking for individuals with willing hands, creative minds, and a little time to donate to a great cause. There are many ways to help with any given project, and you can choose when and how you want to participate. Examples have included: Restaurant fundraisers, Handbags for Hope, Game Night, and Casino Night.
Meetings are held at House of Refuge on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email volunteer@houseofrefuge.org
Scouts
Scout troops that are looking for community projects in Mesa or the southeast valley are always welcome. Please contact volunteer@houseofrefuge.org for more information.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to take the next step and learn more, the best way is by scheduling a Volunteer Tour—specifically for those interested in volunteering. For other ways to support House of Refuge or to see our neighborhood, sign up for an individual tour.