Want to Volunteer?
The Cove is always looking for caring and committed volunteers to help us create a safe place where youth experiencing homelessness can thrive. Please contact us for more information.
We are currently looking for volunteers for spring 2024.
What does volunteering at The Cove involve?
Cove volunteers are a vital part of our daytime (drop-in/holiday hours) and our afterschool programming (evening hours). Key tasks include:
Be kind to our youth, helping them participate fully in the program
Provide alternative opportunities for youth to engage in educational or nurturing activities
Support with practical tasks such as cleaning, serving food, and sorting donations
What is the commitment as a volunteer?
One day/evening per week on Monday - Friday
Volunteers sign-up for a semester at a time (Fall and Spring) or through the summer break
Who can volunteer?
Must be able to attend the scheduled days for the semester
Volunteers must be at least 21-years of age
Volunteers must successfully clear a background check (details provided at your tour of The Cove)
We would love to hear from potential volunteers who are bilingual, speak ASL, or have training in other forms of communication
Volunteer application process
1. Submit a volunteer application using the button below.
2. A member of The Cove team will contact you to initiate a volunteer interview and tour of The Cove.
3. Upon completion of volunteer interview, there will be a background check. Once your background check is completed and cleared, you will receive volunteer training.
4. Begin serving at The Cove!
For more information or questions please email hello@thecovewaco.org