Be A Community Builder
We are excited that you want to join our team at Bridging For Tomorrow! Volunteers are a vital part of our organization and integral to our mission in the community. We refer to all of our volunteers as “Community Builders” because they work alongside our neighbors to make the community stronger.
Volunteer Opportunities
Food Pantry
Throughout the month our Food Pantry needs volunteers to help unload deliveries, organize the pantry shelves, or assist clients while they shop. These opportunities usually occur during office hours and may involve lifting, moving, and breaking down boxes.
You can also support our Food Pantry by hosting a Food Drive. Click here to download a Food Drive flyer.
Availability
Tuesday - Friday
Between 9:00 AM & 12:00 PM
Location
Bridging For Tomorrow
Office help
These Community Builders support Bridging For Tomorrow by welcoming visitors and providing some administrative assistance around the office or in the Food Pantry.
If you are available for a few hours during the week and enjoy welcoming people or assisting with administrative tasks, this is the volunteer opportunity for you.
Availability
Tuesday - Friday
Between 9:00 AM & 12:00 PM
Location
Bridging For Tomorrow
snacks for after school clubs
We like to provide healthy, filling snacks for the kids who attend our after school clubs. We’re looking for volunteers who would like to come to our office to help prepare sandwiches for the clubs on Mondays or Thursdays. Everything will be provided and it should take less than an hour.
Availability
Less than an Hour
Mondays or Thursdays
Location
Bridging For Tomorrow
Literacy Squad
A child's ability to read proficiently by third grade is one of the most important predictors of high school graduation and career success. From third grade on, children shift from learning to read to reading to learn. If a child is behind grade level at the end of third grade, they will struggle to master the more complex subject matter they encounter in later grades.
You can make a difference in the life of a child by joining our Literacy Squad. Volunteers commit to spend 30 minutes a week during the school year in one of our partnering schools to read one-on-one with an elementary student. Training for the 2018/2019 School Year will take place on Sunday, August 26 at 10:15 AM, Tuesday, August 28 at 10:00 AM, or Thursday, August 30 at 7:00 PM.
Availability
30 Minutes/Week
During the School Year
Location
Kaiser Elementary or Klenk Elementary
After School Clubs
Our after school clubs provide elementary and middle school students with a safe, fun place to go after school two days a week. These clubs provide academic support, character development, and Bible lessons. Volunteers have the opportunity to help students with homework and build relationships with the kids who attend. The Bridge of Hope Club meets on Mondays and Wednesday at First New Hope Bible Church and serves the community around Nitsch Elementary. The Bridge of Light Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Community Center and serves the community around Kaiser Elementary.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and available to help at least one day a week.
Availability
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays
Starting September 17
3:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
Bridging For Tomorrow or First New Hope Bible Church
School Mentoring
Having a consistent, positive relationship with a compassionate role-model makes a huge difference in the lives of children. This program provides elementary and middle school students with a caring adult who listens to them and helps them discover their potential. Mentors spend 1 hour each week meeting with their mentee in the school.
We ask for a minimum commitment of 1 year and will provide all the necessary training and support. You can attend our Mentor Training for the 2018/2019 school year on Sunday, September 16 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM OR on Monday, September 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Availability
1 Hour/Week
During the School Year
Location
Epps Island Elementary, McDougle Elementary, Nitsch Elementary, or Klein Intermediate