Ways to Volunteer

Mardi Bras VA – learn more here

• Collection Site – Every year around Mardi Gras – February, March and April
  • Host collections of bras, underwear, pads and tampons for women who have a no/low/restricted income, are homeless or incarcerated.
• Leadership willing to take this to the next level!
• Volunteers to deliver, pick up, sort, etc.

Visit a Recovery House

• Visit a recovery house of men or women to provide a meal, dessert or a movie basket and spend time with the residents building relationships
• As relationships build, there may be ways to meet spiritual needs through Bible Studies, encouragement, etc.
• Collect gently used items for the residents
  • towels
  • kitchen items like silverware (that always seems to disappear!), coffee cups, etc.
  • coffee makers, crock pots and other simple appliances

Visit Recovery Day Centers

• take part in or lead groups, some are faith-based; training provided.
• sponsor and/or serve food on days when we surprise a center with lunch or treats

Art and Recovery

• Join us on Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm for a time of fellowship and art! Check out the schedule at Make! Creative Studio – select the dates with ITN.

Event Planning

• Develop and lead fun-filled and sober/clean events, experiences and activities in partnership with community, churches, etc.
  • Examples – SlingShot! for men, Body~Soul~ Spirit, Merry and Bright and GALentine’s Day for women, Bingo! Nights, and more!

Financial Services

• Looking for volunteers to partner with ValleyStar to roll out additional financial services training and equipping.

Clothing

• Receive clothing requests and communicate with our partner, Caring Closet, to fill clothing needs.
• Make arrangements for pickups and deliveries, as necessary.