Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with Children
After-School Tutor
Work 1-on-1 and in small groups with children to help them become successful readers.
Summer Volunteer
Read with students and help out during activities to support learning retention over the summer months.
Homework Helper
Spend one-on-one homework time with a youth between the ages of 5 and 12.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week, 30–60 min
Intern
Gain valuable experience while making an impact on students in our program.
Ideal Commitment: At least 2 days/week, 2-3 hours/day
Volunteer with Youth
Mentor (7th–9th Grade)
Work 1-on-1 with a student to help them develop good study habits and life skills as they move from middle school to high school.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week (Mon, 6:00–7:30 pm) during the academic year
Mentor (10th–12th Grade)
Provide that extra layer of support a student needs to graduate from high school and explore college and career options.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week (Wed, 6:00–8:00 pm) during the academic year
Intern
Gain valuable experience while making an impact on students in our program.
Ideal Commitment: At least 2 days/week, 2-3 hours/day
Mentor
Participate in a team environment to provide support to local youth, build positive relationships, and share resources to help them reach their potential.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week throughout the year
Intern
Get hands-on experience as you complete your social work or psychology internship through your undergraduate or graduate program.
Ideal Commitment: Semester/Full Academic Year, depending on program requirements
Volunteer with Adults
1-on-1 Tutor
Work 1-on-1 with a student to help them develop their language and literacy skills.
Ideal Commitment: 1–2 hours/week for at least 1 semester
Small Group Tutor
Facilitate group activities to support students in their continued language acquisition.
Ideal Commitment: 1–2 hours/week for at least 1 semester
Workshop Assistant
Lead a nutrition workshop or fitness activities with our Super-H students.
Ideal Commitment: varies
Health Promoter
Help us host community cooking and nutrition workshops to help expand access to well-being in our communities.
Ideal Commitment: varies
Community Navigator
Help us provide Know Your Rights workshops and training to support immigrant families and individuals.
Ideal Commitment: varies
Group Opportunity
Sign your team up to participate in a conversation group with our students, using interactive questions and prompts to build connections and develop language skills in the process.
Ideal Commitment: 2–3 hours
Other Ways to Volunteer
Beautification Projects
Come together to plant a garden, paint a classroom, or spruce up our facilities.
Ideal Commitment: 3 hours
Conversation Group
Sign your team up to participate in a conversation group with our students, using interactive questions and prompts to build connections and develop language skills in the process.
Ideal Commitment: 2–3 hours
Interested in joining? Please contact us at volunteer@eriehouse.org.
Erie Associate Board Member
Members will provide support to the organization by fundraising through Associate Board events, individual donations, in-kind gift solicitation, and corporate support. Additionally, members will help identify new individuals and institutions that can support Erie House. All members will work closely with Erie House’s Development and Communications staff to stay well-informed about Erie House and Board matters and contribute to meeting the Board’s goals.
