"The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are."
- Johnnetta B. Cole
Volunteering at Liberation Programs
Volunteering is one of the most altruistic activities anyone can enjoy. Volunteering helps promote good and improve the human quality of life. Volunteering also helps the volunteer in their own skill development, opening up doors to meet others, and is fun. Liberation Programs is looking for volunteers with various skills and talents. Our goal is to match your special talent or interest with the greatest needs we have within the agency. We welcome groups as well as individuals.
Volunteer Opportunities These are just a few suggested roles for volunteers. We welcome your ideas especially if you have a special talent to share. - Provide transportation for clients to attend doctor appointments, counseling sessions, training programs, job interviews, polling locations or their place of worship
| - Assist in literacy training, job readiness workshops; resume writing, interview skills, career assessment and profiling, customer services training, etc
| - Assist staff in providing child care for infants and children in the Families in Recovery Program; mornings, afternoons and evenings
| - Assist with administrative duties: answering reception desk phone, provide information to walk-ins and phone inquiries, filing, mailings
| - Plan and execute a holiday party for the mothers (10) and children (8) at our Families in Recovery Program (FIRP) (fall and winter seasons)
| - Are you a professional barber or hair stylist?
Help provide haircuts and hair styling at our two residential programs
| - Organize a collection of single sheets, pillows, blankets, toiletries or towels
| - Help with painting or other maintenance projects at any of LPI's six locations
| - Organize and engage participants in community service projects
| - Help with special fund raising events
| - Assist with purchasing, preparing, serving meals for a Family Cook-out at Liberation House (summer season)
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To find out more about how you can become a volunteer contact Nick Bellucci, Development Associate, at nicholas.bellucci@liberationprograms.org.
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CARF International accreditation demonstrates a program's quality, transparency, and commitment to the satisfaction of the persons served. Liberation Programs' residential and outpatient treatment programs are CARF accredited. To learn more about CARF, click on the logo above.
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