Volunteer

Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer!

Volunteers play a critical role in the lives of the children at Open Arms. From helping with reading, tutoring a child in particular subject to just being available for a warm hug, we think our volunteers benefit as much as our children.

Our volunteers have come from all walks of life and have stayed for various lengths – some have even extended their stay once they arrived. Others have already made their second trip to Open Arms. Some come as singles, others as a couple or with a group of friends. Whatever the reason or the time, volunteering at Open Arms is a terrific gift.

Volunteers make a difference by giving love and support to our children in so many ways. Some of the things volunteers do include:

• Driving the children to school or medical appointments
• Chaperoning a field trip to the beach or the movies
• Assisting with art projects
• Helping with school work
• Tutoring kids who need special academic help
• Working in our pre-school each day
• Helping in our computer lab
• Playing every kind of game imaginable!

If you wish to volunteer at Open Arms, please fill out the interest form and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We ask that anyone interested in volunteering must check with us first before planning a trip to Open Arms as well as completing a background check. Depending on the time of year, there might be more opportunities than others. While we like to be as accommodating as we can, we need to the sensitive to what is best for the children. Please also check out our volunteer testimonials and our “frequently asked questions” section for more information. We appreciate your interest and know that you will make a difference for our kids – and they will for you too!

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

-- Nelson Henderson