How You Can Help - Donating Your Time
Interested in volunteering at Hannah and Friends?
Hannah and Friends has several volunteer opportunities for adults, college, high school and junior high students. We host numerous programs and activities for individuals with special needs, and we welcome volunteers to help make these programs even better! Music classes, dance parties, karaoke and more! We also have some opportunities to help out in the barn, around the grounds, and with our gardens.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Hannah and Friends Neighborhood please complete our Volunteer Interest Form (online submission) or (printable). We will then be in touch with you regarding volunteer opportunities.
Please note that if you are interested in volunteering in the barn, grounds or gardens, volunteer times are generally available from 9a-5p Monday-Friday only. Weekend opportunities are limited. Please contact Katie for more information.
Questions? All questions about volunteer opportunities and policies can be directed to Katie (Katie@hannahandfriends.org or 574-217-7860 x5)
How to Volunteer at Hannah and Friends
First Step:
- Please complete our Volunteer Interest Form (online submission) or (printable)
How to set-up a volunteer time:
- If you are interested in specific programs, please look at the Program Calendars to find an activity you are interested in helping with.
- Contact Katie (Katie@hannahandfriends.org or 574-217-7860 x5) at least 3 days prior to the activity to verify that there are volunteer spots available
- Sign a Volunteer Waiver (Adult Waiver, Minor Waiver) and bring it with you.
When you arrive at Hannah and Friends:
- Arrive at the location listed with the program description.
- Sign-in the volunteer book.
- If it is your first visit, turn in volunteer waiver.
- Wear a “Volunteer” name tag.
- Ask Katie or instructor how you can help.
- Join in the activity and help our participants with different abilities get the most out of the activity!
Additional Notes about Volunteering at Hannah and Friends
- There are size limits to some activities, therefore volunteers are required to contact Katie at least 3 days prior to an activity to verify that there are volunteer spots available.
- We ask that volunteers please be respectful of our participants. Volunteers are present to help participants make the most of programs. Therefore, we kindly ask that volunteers interact with the participants rather than socializing with other volunteers and using cell phones, texting, etc.
- Please dress according to what is appropriate and comfortable for the volunteer activity. No short shorts, low-cut shirts, sagging pants, etc. Please ask Katie if you have any questions regarding what is appropriate dress.
- For safety, please note that some volunteer opportunities have age restrictions.
- All volunteers must sign a Volunteer Waiver before volunteering at Hannah and Friends.
- Not all programs meet every week, so please look at the Program Calendars to see when each activity is scheduled
Questions? All questions about volunteer opportunities and policies can be directed to Katie (Katie@hannahandfriends.org or 574-217-7860 x5)
