Volunteering

Our volunteers make a big difference.

Every day, Family Services depends on a team of trained volunteers to assist our clients in various ways.

Our volunteers come from across our community — school children, college students, employees of local companies and universities, church groups and the United Way. Many find our “Done in a Day” projects to be perfect for groups. Opportunities include:

• Reading to Head Start children
• Supporting Early Head Start teachers
• Attending to our Healing Gardens landscaping
• Maintenance and updates to the Women’s Shelter and other Family Services facilities
• Family Services event volunteer

We also hold volunteer training sessions throughout the year during which volunteers learn to relate effectively to others in need.

Training Topics

• Listening skills
• Crisis intervention
• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault
• Diversity in the population
• Criminal justice
• Community resources
• Trauma response

Interested in becoming a volunteer?

Complete our online Volunteer Interest Form, let us know your interests, and we will follow up with you.

Head Start and Early Head Start Volunteer and Intern Requirements

1. A Child Care Criminal Background Check
2. A current tuberculosis (TB) test.
3. Schedule a Volunteer and Intern Orientation by emailing aporter@familyservicesforsyth.org.