VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Become an SJ Volunteer today!

Our Volunteer Program is Back

Click the Volunteer button below to go to our online Volunteer Portal to submit an application, and please be patient. The process of applying to become a volunteer and completing the orientation training is just that—a process. Once approved as a volunteer, the rewards of making a positive impact in a child’s life are well worth it! We appreciate your understanding and commitment to St. Joe’s mission of “Giving Children a Home.”

For students or professionals looking to volunteer, please contact us at info@sjkids.org.

Potential Volunteer Opportunities

Residential Volunteer – Ages 18+

Providing our children in the Residential Treatment Program with a quality education is imperative for their academic success. We are seeking volunteers who can tutor kids in reading, math, and science. They will also be needed to assist with homework.  

 

Foster Care Volunteer – Ages 18+

Volunteers are needed for childcare during monthly support groups and training sessions weekdays from 6-8pm.  Must be at least 18+ years old or older. 

 

Child Development Center Volunteer – Ages 14+

If you are interested in being a Child Development Center program volunteer, assistants are needed to help our teachers prepare for activities, clean classrooms, and engage students in play. These opportunities are available Monday-Friday between 10am-12pm or 2:30-5pm. Volunteers must be at least 14+ years old or older. 

 

Sewing Society Volunteer 

Volunteer quilters and embroiderers work Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-2pm. Our expert quilters and embroiderers are happy to teach you! Please contact info@sjkids.org for further inquiry. Learn more about the Ladies of St. Joseph’s Sewing Society.

Maintenance Operations Volunteer – Ages 14+

We welcome volunteers who can complete operations projects, i.e. civic, business and school groups that are able to help us maintain our building and grounds. One-time volunteer opportunities are available as needed. Must be at least 14 years old or older.

 

Picnic Volunteer – All ages

St. Joe’s Picnic For the Kids has been going on longer than the Kentucky Derby and is the only fundraiser hosted by the home. Held during the second weekend of August, Picnic brings the community together in an effort to raise needed funding for Kentucky’s most abused and neglected children. Volunteer opportunities include being a Zone Leader, working in raffle or gaming booths, serving beer, as well as assisting guests in the Chicken Dinner area. Typically, volunteers work for four-hour shifts. 

Volunteers are also needed to help with set-up of booths, etc. before Picnic, and to help with clean-up and tear-down of booths after Picnic.

This is the perfect time for students to earn service hours or for businesses to complete community service projects. Become a part of picnic history and sign up today!

Learn more about our picnic volunteers.

CONTACT

St. Joseph Children’s Home
2823 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
(877) 893-0241

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