Thank you for choosing to volunteer at Bethany House Services! Your contribution makes a significant impact on the success of our mission.
You can choose to volunteer as a group or individually. We are looking forward to collaborating with you!
Ready to get started? Contact Maribel Zayas Pergola (Volunteer Coordinator) at 513-813-4222 or mpergola@bhsinc.org.
Group Opportunities
Host a Meal
Host a meal for approximately 100 guests on weekday nights or on the weekend. There is a mealtime schedule, as well as breakfast and dinner instructions available.
If desired, prior to the scheduled event, we will give your group a tour of the kitchen and orientation on appliances.
Bethany Basics/Donation Drive
Help a family in need by donating the Bethany Basics. We will provide you a list of basic items that all families received when they move out of Bethany House.
Or, your group can arrange a donation drive for other much needed items, like socks, baby needs, clothing, hygiene supplies, or food. All of these items are needed daily.
Respite Care
Provide parents and other caregivers short-term childcare to offer temporary relief. Respite care can improve family stability and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect. Respite can be planned or offered during emergencies or times of crisis.
Kidz Zone
Can volunteer Monday-Thursday 6:00-8:00pm.
If you are over 18 years of age, you need to complete a volunteer application and a background check prior to working the Kidz Zone. Observation is required to make sure this is a good fit for you. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids and give them a brighter future! This is a perfect opportunity for high school students (complete application and tour - no background check needed for those under 18 years of age).
Fall or Spring Cleaning
Help us paint, clean windows, doors, hallways, playrooms, or the kitchen.
Start a Social Club
Run a children’s book club, start a walking group, teach basic English lessons, and/or dance classes.
Design Your Experience
Have a skillset or interest we didn’t mention? Let us know at mpergola@bhsinc.org and we can work together to custom design a volunteer that’s right for your group!
Individual Opportunities
Special Events
Bethany House has two special events fundraising events each year, Mardi Gras for Homeless Children in the late winter/early spring and Ales to Zinfandels in the fall.
You can help before the event the event with planning and promotion or you could volunteer at the event(s) to ensure that attendees have a great team.
Kidz Zone
Can volunteer Monday-Thursday 6:00-8:00pm.
If you are over 18 years of age, you need to complete a volunteer application and a background check prior to working the Kidz Zone. Observation is required to make sure this is a good fit for you. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids and give them a brighter future! This is a perfect opportunity for high school students (complete application and tour - no background check needed for those under 18 years of age).
Respite Care
Provide parents and other caregivers short-term childcare to offer temporary relief. Respite care can improve family stability and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect. Respite can be planned or offered during emergencies or times of crisis.
Start a Social Club
Run a children’s book club, start a walking group, teach basic English lessons, and/or dance classes.
Office Assistants
Front desk coverage is needed on Fridays from 8am to 5pm. Must be 18 years or older. Help with preparing and organizing mail. You can also provide administrative support on other days by helping with mailers or other tasks.
Kitchen Support
Help with keeping the kitchen clean. Sanitize tables and chairs, sweep and mop floors, etc.
Design Your Experience
Have a skillset or interest we didn’t mention? Let us know at mpergola@bhsinc.org and we can work together to custom design a volunteer that’s right for your group!
