Make a Difference in a Young Person's Life!

Volunteer Opportunities Available at P.U.M.P.S.

Administrative: Assist with administrative duties that include filing, phone calls, copying, data entry, preparing mailings and/or coordinating volunteers. Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Community Service Projects: If your group is looking for an organization to work with for a community service project we would be more than happy to work with you.

Employment, Job Application & GED Classes: Engage in computer assistance, tutoring, job searches, mock interviews, employment application assistance. Friday 3pm to 4pm.

Fundraising Events: Opportunities are available in all areas of fundraising, from development through event production. Times vary.

Outreach to Youth: Engage youth in positive extracurricular activities such as; exposure to fine dining, etiquette classes, prepare them to enter in the S.T.A.R. fashionista fashion extravaganza, provide tutoring and creative opportunities to increase their success in life.

Special Events: Help plan and set up special events for the clients. (i.e. picnics, field trips, sporting events, special lunches, holiday and birthday parties.) Sponsor a field trip for youth to a museum, the beach, a ball game or bake delicious goodies as a special treat or sponsor a party. Times vary.

Special project: Leadership development training, entrepreneurial development, economic empowerment classes and mentorship.

Workshops: Share a special talent or skill with our clients. Assist or direct workshops ranging from employment and education to the arts.

How Do I Become a Volunteer?

1. Download and Complete the Volunteer Application
2. Training: Complete Training & Information session with Program Coordinator
3. Commitment: To ensure consistency of our program, we ask for a minimum six-month commitment of volunteering at least four hours each week.
4. Background Check: All volunteers go to complete a background check and return it to our Program Coordinator.
5. Age requirements: We require that all volunteers be a minimum of age 18 to work directly with the teens. Other opportunities are available for volunteers under the age of 18.

After all the appropriate procedures and documents have been obtained you may start volunteering!