Get Involved
We welcome and celebrate ALL people, regardless of race, religion, political affiliation, nationality, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or ability. We rely on the involvement of a loving, dedicated extended community to do this work.
School Year Volunteer Opportunities
Consider joining us as an after school tutor one day per week. These two hour sessions typically involve helping serve a snack, playing a game or spending time outside with kids, and working one-on-one doing homework with a student for approximately 45 minutes.
If we are at capacity for volunteers, we often need help with our tutoring program in the winter months when our regular volunteers go out of town. Join our sub list!
Want to work with teenagers? On Wednesdays we gather for good food, games, companionship and fun and are always looking for a volunteer to get to know Peace House teenagers, and support them during their middle and high school years.
Please consider donating snacks for our afterschool program. We enjoy healthy snacks like fresh fruit, trail mix, crackers, cheese, granola bars, and popcorn (no nuts please). Homemade cookies and other treats are also welcome!
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have a special talent, hobby or passion that you would like to bring to Peace House? Please join us during the summer to share your talent, whether it is sports, arts and crafts, cooking, or something completely unique! We will provide all the support you need to make it an enjoyable experience for all.
Please consider being a field trip chaperone for one of our trips to Kik Pool or the Kalamazoo Nature Center!
We are often looking for summer volunteers to plug into our daily activities: reading with kids, playing sports and doing crafts.
Bring a special snack (40 servings) for our summer program! Suggestions include fruit, homemade goodies, sandwiches, muffins and popsicles. Stay and help the kids serve snack, or drop off at your convenience.
Other Ways to Volunteer
Do you have a passion for gardening, or experience with landscaping? We always need help with yard/garden/property maintenance. Perhaps you are willing to week or rake a couple times a year. Join our spring work party, join a special project, or work solo to help us with this huge task.
Join us for an evening of folding and stamping our newsletter, which we put out twice a year.
During all seasons we need prizes ($1—$2) for our “prize box.” These are small rewards that kids select after they have completed their homework or earned positive behavior tickets.
Donate
Monetary donations are always appreciated to support our work!
Please consider donating snacks for our afterschool or summer program. We enjoy healthy snacks like fresh fruit, trail mix, crackers, cheese, granola bars, and popcorn (no nuts please). Homemade cookies and other treats are also welcome!
During all seasons we need prizes ($1—$2) for our “prize box.” These are small rewards that kids select after they have completed their homework or earned positive behavior tickets.
Stay Connected
Join our email list to get regular updates and discover other ways to participate. To do this, click on “Stay in Touch” and then “Join our mailing list.”
Find us on Facebook at Peace House to see pictures from our programs, and to check in on what we’re up to. This is also a great place to message us, if you want to get in touch.
Spread the word! If you know of someone who may be interested, please tell them about Peace House!
