VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW!

 

Volunteers are needed to serve on Hopkins House committees.  Committees meet monthly on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am.  Meetings typically last for 1 hour. 

 

BUDGET & PERSONNEL POLICY COMMITTEE

Oversees the fiscal affairs and investments, personnel policies and practices, and facilities and capital projects of the Organization; coordinates financial and management audits; and, in consultation with the President, prepares the Organization’s annual budget. If you are interested in finances and/or investing, architecture, and training, this is the Committee for you!

 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

Oversees the Organization’s marketing activities; develops and promulgates public policy statements on issues related to public education, family health, affordable housing, and employment; and, recruits and develops prospective trustees. If you are interested in marketing, public relations, politics, and advocacy, this is the Committee for you!

 

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Oversees the Organization’s fundraising, special events and alumni activities and its scholarship and grant activities; and, nominates recipients of trustee awards and honors.  If you are interested in silent auctions, luncheons, yard sales, concerts and gala events, this is the Committee for you!

 

ASSESSMENT & PLANNING COMMITTEE

Oversees implementation of the Organization’s mission and strategic plans; conducts assessments of program impact and effectiveness; and, organizes annual visioning and strategic retreats.  If you are interested in strategic and business planning, assessments and evaluation, economics and visioning, this is the Committee for you.

To join a Committee, click here Volunteer Application , send email to: Volunteer@HopkinsHouse.org, or contact Laura Beach today by calling 703-549-4232 x17

Click on the following link for a copy of the flyer:    Volunteers Needed   Please feel free to print as many copies of the flyer as you like and distribute generously.

 

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OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Hopkins House needs volunteers and Community Stakeholders are needed in a variety of other ways:

 

  • READERS - To read to preschoolers from selected texts.  Volunteer opportunities available Monday through Thursdays, after 3:30 pm.

  • CHAPERONES  - To help the staff to escort children on local excursions. Mornings, Fridays. Volunteer opportunities available Fridays, beginning at 9 am. 

  • TEACHERS  - To teach Spanish and music to preschoolers. Volunteer opportunities available Monday through Friday, mornings.

  • SPEAKERS  - To speak to groups of parents on a range of topics, including family budgeting, homeownership, parenting, banking, and leadership. Volunteer opportunities available, Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

  • MAIL STUFFERS  - To help stuff envelopes for direct mail appeals to donors.  Volunteer opportunities available daily, evenings and weekends.

    Virginia regulation requires individuals working with children (Readers, Chaperones, and Teachers) to be at least 14 years old, submit to a criminal background check, and undergo a tuberculosis test.   

    For information about volunteering at Hopkins House click here Volunteer Application  or send email to: Volunteer@HopkinsHouse.org