Volunteer Opportunities

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 Assistant

Front desk coverage is needed 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!