Volunteer FAQs

Please read more to understand what it means to volunteer at Elizabeth House. If for some reason your questions are not answered here, please e-mail or call us.

How do I become an EHouse volunteer?
E-mail or call us to indicate your interest in volunteering (510.658.1380 ext.4 OR Volunteer@oakehouse.org).

Please download, print, complete and return the Volunteer Intake Application available on our website. If you are unable to print the application, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, who will send you our Volunteer application and other related paperwork. Once you complete the paperwork and return it to us, we will call you to arrange an in-person interview, orientation and training.

Depending upon how quickly you return the paperwork and how easily the appointment gets scheduled, the whole process could take anywhere from 1-3 weeks.

How many hours do I need to volunteer?
EHouse volunteers work a variety of hours, depending upon the task and the volunteer's availability. For instance, some volunteers come every Wednesday from 4-5pm to tutor during homework club. Other volunteers come the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8pm to assist with our community House meeting. We will work with you to make volunteering at Elizabeth House rewarding, flexible and enjoyable for all.

What do volunteers do at EHouse?
Volunteers care for kids - watch children, help with homework, share stories, mentor, chaperone field trips, tutor, etc.

Is there an age requirement to volunteer at EHouse?
Yes and no. We have accommodated a range of volunteers from elementary school age through retirement. However, one's age often defines what jobs one can do.

For instance, we would not ask a seven year old to help hammer or watch a group of his/her peers. On the other hand, we might ask that same seven year old to help in our garden (with supervision), read books with younger kids, or go on a field trip to the zoo with us.

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