Individual Volunteer Opportunities

When you have found an opportunity in which you’re interested, please click here for the next steps on how to become a volunteer.

Youth (<18 years of age) interested in volunteering with Families Moving Forward:

Thank you for your interest in supporting families with children in the crisis of homelessness. At this time, we do not have volunteer opportunities available for youth (individually or in groups) to serve. If you are 16+ and you are interested in serving, please contact:

Anna Krecklow
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
anna@fmfnc.org
919-683-5878 ext. 31

Youth Enrichment Facilitator

Objective: Offer life-skills lessons and support to school-aged youth residing in shelter.
Duties: assist with structured activities and workshops covering various topics (yoga, financial, cooking, etc.)
Size: Varies (no more than 12)
Frequency: 1 hour once a week for a semester or at approx. 3 mo.
Schedule: Based on availability Mon-Thurs 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Find out more information on the Youth Enrichment Facilitator Description

Rock the Block

Join us for our annual day of service! (May 2024)

Find more information on our Rock the Block page.

STUDY BUDDY- Full for spring 2024

Objective: Provide academic support to school-aged youth residing at Families Moving forward to maintain or improve grades.
Duties: focus on homework help, practicing reading, writing for our kids' newspaper, and math games.
Size: One-on-one tutoring or small groups
Frequency: 1 hour once a week for a semester or at approx. 3 mo.
Schedule: Based on availability Mon-Thurs 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Find out more information on the Study Buddy Volunteer Description

Childcare Volunteer- Full for spring 2024

Objective: Assist Early Childhood Specialist and FMF staff with monitoring and oversight of children (6 months - 4 years) while parents are attending evening programming.
Duties: engage infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in general or structured play.
Frequency: 1 hour once a week for a semester or at approx. 3 mo.
Schedule: Based on availability Mon-Thurs 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Find out more information on the Childcare Monitor Description

Office / Administrative / Board Volunteer / Internship

If you would like to provide office or administrative support or serve on our board or a board committee, we would like to discuss our needs with you directly.