Help Families Strengthen Their Relationship
Interact with families through fun activities that help parents and children strengthen their relationship.
Role Overview
Create an evening of fun, connection, and lasting memories for families staying at Freedom House. Family Night volunteers join us for a Wednesday evening from 6:30–7:30 pm to provide and facilitate a fun, family-friendly activity that parents and children can enjoy together. Whether you have a creative activity, a favorite game, a special skill, or simply an idea for bringing people together, your time can help create moments of joy and strengthen family bonds.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate a fun, family-friendly activity for parents and children to enjoy together
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where families feel comfortable participating
- Encourage positive family interaction, connection, and engagement
- Provide clear instructions and support during the activity as needed
- Coordinate with Freedom House staff regarding the activity and any necessary supplies
- Set up and clean up the activity space before and after Family Night
- Be attentive to the needs and comfort of participating families
Skills & Qualifications
- Enjoys bringing people together and creating fun experiences
- Creative, enthusiastic, and comfortable engaging with families
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Friendly, patient, and encouraging demeanor
- Ability to facilitate an activity that is appropriate for a variety of ages
- Comfortable engaging with both children and adults
- Prior experience leading activities or working with families is helpful but not required
Time Commitment
- Volunteer for a Wednesday evening from 6:30–7:30 pm
- Arrive by 6:15 pm to allow time for setup
- Stay briefly after the activity as needed for cleanup
- Volunteers are welcome to sign up for additional Family Nights if they would like to continue sharing their time and talents
Disrupting the Cycle of Homelessness
Every day at Freedom House, parents meet with their coaches, follow up on housing leads, and work toward the next step for their kids. Your gift helps create the conditions for that progress: coaching, practical help, and support that continues after move-out.