Volunteer

Our mission to end homelessness requires many helping hands. We’re so grateful for our volunteers!

Maureen Kornowa, CEO/Executive Director, and 2 boys from the program hanging out on a golf cart.

Volunteer needs include:

Our volunteer needs include providing meals for the families, assisting with fundraising events, repair work and facility maintenance, office/clerical work, and one-on-one activities with the children through our Kids Club.

All volunteers at Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter must submit a background check before acceptance into our volunteer program.

The minimum age of a volunteer is 18 years old.

Except for those participating in our weekend meals program, volunteers typically serve in an “on-call” capacity—being contacted as needs arise that match their interests and skills. This flexible approach allows us to meet the ever-changing needs of the families we serve, while also providing volunteers with varied and meaningful ways to contribute. We appreciate volunteers who are open to stepping in when needed, as some projects or needs may arise on short notice.
Our most consistent volunteer opportunity is Kids Club, which offers regular chances to engage each week on Wednesday evenings. However, available slots for Kids Club are limited. Office and clerical tasks are occasionally available but occur less frequently.
We encourage you to explore the areas where your skills and interests align best. While we do our best to accommodate each volunteer’s preferences, we also understand that we may not be the perfect fit for everyone—and that’s completely okay.

Interested in volunteering? Complete our volunteer application below!

Application:

Mom and son who strayed at the shelter in the past.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. In order to accommodate you, and in accordance with our program, please fill out the form below. After form submission, we will contact you by phone or email in 3-5 business days. Please be advised that volunteers at Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter are required to submit a background check before acceptance into our volunteer program. The minimum age of a volunteer is 18 years old.

Please note: most of our volunteer opportunities are Monday through Friday during business hours and Wednesday evenings from 6:15 pm to 8 pm. Except for special events, we rarely have slots available for weekends especially for individuals.

GROUP VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Volunteers ages 17 and younger:

For safety and issues of confidentiality we ask that minor volunteers help in the following ways:

Invite staff to come and speak about Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter at your school, church, club, etc.
For their birthday party ask a guest to bring an item for Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter (e.g., food, cleaning supplies, etc.)
Hold a lemonade stand, car wash, pet sit or babysit and donate the money to Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter.
Hold a supply drive at your school, neighborhood, church, etc.

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**We are having issues with the form not sending to our email. Therefore, If you don’t hear back in a week from the volunteer coordinator, please email her at [email protected]. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We love the Home of Hope program! They provide education, life skills, job training and help stabilize families who come in broken. They have a supportive board of directors and a great staff who see the trauma and suffering that the residents go through each day but treat their guests with respect and dignity. By partnering with Home of Hope, we get to help celebrate changed lives!
SANDRA STRICKLAND