Volunteer

As a volunteer, there are many ways that you can benefit Watson Children’s Shelter and the children we serve. It is important to us that we match your skills, talents, and interests with a unique volunteer opportunity.

Volunteers, please understand: Volunteers are unable to work directly with the children in our care due to the trauma frequently experienced prior to arriving at Watson Children’s Shelter. We maintain a highly trained, professional staff who are educated and experienced in child related programs and complete required training hours annually.

Here are a few examples of volunteer opportunities:

Outside Maintenance – Weeding/gardening/landscape maintenance

Inside Maintenance – Spring cleaning, food pantry inventory, helping organize supplies, etc.

Inside Clerical Work – Helping with mailings, help processing donations, etc.

Special Events – Brighter Tomorrows Gala (April) Healthy Foundations Community Baby Shower (May), Watson Tennis Pro-Am (Sept/Oct)

Promotional Advertising – Hanging posters, distributing brochures, etc. *vehicle required*

Personal or Group project – Food drives, birthday presents, and more. Please reach out to us with ideas!

Thank you for completing a volunteer application which provides us with an overview of your interests. You can return it to our administrative offices at 4978 Buckhouse Lane, or email it to mckenzie@shelter4children.com.