Volunteering at American Family Housing:
Volunteers serve a critical role in American Family Housing. Each year volunteers help further AFH’s Mission and Vision by providing services to the homeless in our communities. Our events and annual goals could not be met without the selfless generosity of persons who volunteer their time and expertise to help those in need. There are many ways for you to get involved. Homeless families and individuals face many challenges and deeply rooted societal problems that can only be solved if all we work together. Here are some of the ways you can help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors and make the world a better place for all.
Children’s Program:
Offer homework help, help with arts and craft projects, play games.
Housing Service Projects:
Coming together to make a HOME. Projects such as Potter’s Lane.
Earth Day Service Projects:
Create community gardens to be enjoyed by residents in AFH’s programs.
Monday Social Nights:
Help prepare, cook and serve dinner to individuals, families and veterans in AFH’s programs.
Intern with AFH:
Hands-on experience, job training in the field of social work, grant writing, marketing and development.
Holiday Projects:
Feeding the community for Thanksgiving. Helping with the Annual Easter Picnic.
Please sign up by clicking the opportunity on the volunteer calendar.
If you have any questions please contact us at volunteer@afhusa.org or (714) 897—3221 x 115.
Volunteer Agreement
Once you have signed up for a specific volunteer event or assignment, you will need to fill out a Volunteer Agreement Form and bring it with you on your first day of service. Click here to download a copy of the Volunteer Agreement PDF. Note: Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent’s signature on their Volunteer Agreement Form.
Volunteer Application
American Family Housing is now utilizing a Volunteer Management System to improve efficiencies. It only takes about 3 minutes to add yourself to our volunteer database by completing an online American Family Housing Volunteer Application (below). This Volunteer Application is not required before signing-up for our large events, but by filling out a Volunteer Application, you will be the first to receive recruitment notices for all upcoming volunteer opportunities. Entering your profile in our database also helps us match you to projects and activities you might enjoy.
Adult Volunteer Application (individuals age 18 and over)
Youth Volunteer Application (individuals under age 18)
Volunteer Group Application (clubs and businesses)
Once again, we thank you VERY much for sharing your talents and time with American Family Housing as we serve families and individuals in need!