Volunteer as an Individual
Tuesday Night Babysitting
In order to ensure that our residents attain self-sufficiency, all the parents living at our Transitional Living and Learning Center (TLLC) and Transitional Housing must attend life skills classes each Tuesday night. Classes include money management, parenting, conflict resolution, job readiness, and more. Volunteer to help in one of three rooms: 0-2 year olds, 3-4 year olds, or the 5-12 year olds while their parents are in class. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for individuals who have babysitting experience or would like to gain this experience while caring for young children. Tuesday evenings from 6:15pm-7:30pm.
Homework Helper
Nationally, 20% of all children who experience homelessness will fail their grade. Help break this cycle by assisting elementary-aged children to complete their homework at our Transitional Living and Learning Center (TLLC). This opportunity is ideal for high school and college students as well as adults who enjoy tutoring children. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4pm-6:30pm during the school year.
Thursday Night Babysitting
The fourth Thursday of each month (with the exception of holidays) residents of our Transitional Living and Learning Center attend Resident Council Meetings. At these meetings, they hear from staff about upcoming events and any updates at the TLLC. Help facilitate attendance for our residents by helping with Child Care for 5-12 year olds during the resident meeting. An opportunity for individuals, churches, or groups. Every fourth Thursday each month (with the exception of holidays) from 6:15pm-7:30pm.
Teen Mentors
Mentoring guarantees a young person that there is someone who cares about them. It shows the youth they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges. In order to be a successful mentor, volunteers should have a sincere desire to work with a young person, be an active listener, and be flexible and open to finding new ways of connecting with teens. We are looking for volunteers for group and/or one-on-one mentoring. This volunteer opportunity requires a minimum of a 6 month commitment, but is extremely rewarding. Times and days may vary depending on schedule. Please contact Volunteer Services at 210-321-5639 for more information.
Host a Teen Workshop
The TLLC is home for enthusiastic teens looking for activities to fill their free time. Do you have passion and knowledge in a certain subject or hobby that you’d like to share with our teens? We are looking for volunteers that would like to host their own workshop with our high school youth. Ideas include but are not limited to workshops in: literature, music, art, and cooking. If you would like to offer workshops or classes in an area of your expertise, our teens would love to have you! Times and days may vary depending on schedule. Please contact Volunteer Services at 210-321-5639 for more information
Prevention Services Support
SAMMinistries’ Homeless Prevention Services provides rental assistance, utility assistance and supportive services to help individuals and families who are in imminent danger of eviction, or are currently homeless. Volunteers are needed help return the hundreds of phone calls we receive each week. Volunteers may also help with other administrative needs including database entry and file assembly. This is an opportunity for individuals over 18 years old who have cleared our background check process. Monday through Friday 8:00am-5pm at our Prevention Offices.
Thank-A-Thon
Without donors, SAMMinistries couldn’t provide so many varied services to our clients. If you enjoy talking on the phone and hearing stories, then this is the task for you! We are in need of 3-4 volunteers to help call past donors and thank them for their support. Donors appreciate hearing how their donation is making a difference. Third Wednesday each month from 5:30pm to 6:45pm.