Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

Volunteers in this role will manage the intake, organization, and tracking of all incoming new items stored in The Foster Network’s shed. This position is critical to maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring essential items are readily available to support children and foster families.

Responsibilities include:

Receiving and putting away all incoming new inventory in the shed

Organizing items in designated storage locations to maintain efficiency and accessibility

Maintaining accurate inventory counts of all items stored in the shed

Tracking inventory levels to identify shortages or overabundance of specific items

Communicating regularly with the Operations Coordinator regarding inventory needs, trends, and space concerns

Ensuring the shed remains clean, organized, and safely arranged

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to follow inventory systems and documentation procedures

Clear and timely communication with staff, particularly the Operations Coordinator

Ability to work independently and responsibly

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry inventory items as needed

Comfort working in an outdoor storage environment

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures The Foster Network maintains accurate inventory, reduces waste, and responds quickly to the real-time needs of children entering foster care.

Volunteers will support The Foster Network by stocking and organizing the New Room, which provides brand-new shoes, pajamas, socks, and underwear for children entering foster care. This role ensures items are easily accessible, accurately sorted, and ready to meet immediate placement needs.

Responsibilities include:

Stocking and organizing new shoes, pajamas, socks, and underwear in the New Room

Retrieving inventory from the outdoor shed and transporting items inside for stocking

Lifting and placing storage totes (up to 25 lbs) onto shelving units, including overhead shelves

Sorting and organizing items with close attention to sizing, style, and gender

Maintaining a clean, orderly, and well-labeled space

Physical & Safety Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, including lifting above shoulder/head height

Ability to safely carry items from an outdoor storage area into the building

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role helps ensure children receive new, appropriately sized essentials quickly and with dignity during a critical transition period.

Volunteers will assist The Foster Network by ensuring baby items are clean, safe, complete, and ready for immediate placement needs. This role is essential in maintaining a high standard of safety and dignity for infants entering foster care.

Responsibilities include:

Stocking and organizing baby miscellaneous items

Cleaning and sanitizing baby equipment and supplies

Conducting liability and safety checks on all baby items

Completing recall checks to ensure items meet current safety standards

Verifying that all parts and pieces are present and properly assembled

Testing baby equipment to confirm it is fully functional and safe for use

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may select their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Tuesday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role directly supports infants and foster families by ensuring all baby equipment and supplies are safe, reliable, and ready for use during critical placement moments.

Volunteers in this role will welcome donors to The Foster Network, ensuring a positive and organized donation experience. This position plays a critical role in acknowledging donors, providing receipts, and tracking donation information for accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include:

Greeting individuals dropping off donations with a friendly and welcoming attitude

Thanking donors for their contributions and explaining the impact of their donations

Providing donation receipts upon request

Recording donor names, contact information, and a brief description of donated items

During warm seasons, sitting outside under an awning for sun protection while greeting donors

Communicating with staff regarding donation drop-offs and any special instructions

Skills & Expectations:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately track donor information

Comfortable interacting with the public in an outdoor or indoor setting

Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures donors feel appreciated and supported, while helping The Foster Network accurately track and manage incoming donations for the benefit of children and families in foster care.

Volunteers in this role will assist with the smooth flow of donations between The Foster Network’s closet and warehouse. This position ensures donations are efficiently moved, organized, and prepared for processing by the donation team.

Responsibilities include:

Transporting donations from the closet to the warehouse

Laying out donations on the donation table in preparation for the donation crew

Bringing empty black carts from the warehouse to the closet to facilitate the transport of additional donations

Ensuring items are handled carefully and organized appropriately for processing

Communicating with staff regarding donation needs or logistics

Skills & Expectations:

Ability to safely lift and carry items as needed

Strong attention to detail and organization

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physical role

Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with staff and volunteers

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures donations are efficiently moved and prepared, supporting the timely processing and distribution of items to children and families in foster care.

Volunteers in this role will help maintain the Non-Essential Items section of The Foster Network’s closet. This position ensures that donated personal care, beauty, and miscellaneous items are organized, accessible, and ready for distribution to children and families in foster care.

Responsibilities include:

Bringing donated non-essential items from the warehouse to the closet for stocking

Organizing and stocking items such as:

Personal care products (shampoo, body wash, lotions, deodorant)

Beauty items (nail polish, perfume, curling irons, hair accessories)

Miscellaneous items (water bottles, small household items)

Maintaining an orderly, clean, and accessible section for volunteers and families

Checking items for usability and discarding broken or unsafe items

Communicating with staff regarding inventory needs or surpluses

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and organization

Ability to safely lift and carry items from the warehouse to the closet

Ability to work independently while following established stocking procedures

Commitment to creating a welcoming and dignified experience for families

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures children and families have access to organized, usable non-essential items, enhancing their comfort, well-being, and overall experience at The Foster Network.

Volunteers in this role will help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse at The Foster Network. This position supports daily operations by ensuring the warehouse is sanitary, safe, and ready for incoming donations to be processed and distributed.

Responsibilities include:

Performing routine cleaning tasks in the warehouse, including:

Sweeping and mopping floors

Dusting surfaces

Vacuuming

Cleaning bathrooms

Removing trash and replacing liners

Bringing donations from the closet to the warehouse for processing

Taking “pay it forward” items to the trailer for redistribution

Removing cobwebs and maintaining a safe, orderly environment

Skills & Expectations:

Ability to work independently and follow cleaning procedures

Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, organized workspace

Comfortable performing routine physical tasks, including lifting and moving donations

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures The Foster Network’s warehouse is safe, clean, and well-organized, supporting efficient donation processing and timely distribution to children and families in foster care.

Volunteers in this role will help ensure that all donated toys at The Foster Network are safe, complete, and ready for children in foster care. This position focuses on cleaning, organizing, and assessing toys to maintain quality, safety, and readiness for distribution.

Responsibilities include:

Cleaning and sanitizing donated toys

Pre-sorting toys by type, age appropriateness, and condition

Checking toys for missing pieces, damage, or safety hazards

Removing broken or incomplete toys from inventory

Organizing and stocking toys for easy access in the toy area

Identifying overabundant items to “pay forward” or redistribute to other organizations as needed

Communicating with staff regarding toy inventory needs or surpluses

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

Ability to follow cleaning and inventory procedures

Ability to work independently and maintain organized spaces

Commitment to ensuring all toys are safe and complete for children

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures children in foster care receive safe, complete, and clean toys while helping The Foster Network manage inventory responsibly and “pay it forward” when possible.

Volunteers in this role will manage the Off-Season and Backstock Room at The Foster Network. This position focuses on organizing, verifying, and maintaining seasonal inventory to ensure all items are properly stored and ready for future use.

Responsibilities include:

Organizing totes and items in the Off-Season/Backstock Room

Ensuring all items are sorted by correct size, gender, condition, and season

Checking items for wear or damage and reporting concerns to staff

Lifting and arranging storage totes, including placing totes on shelving units above head level (up to 25 lbs)

Maintaining an orderly and accessible storage space

Communicating with staff regarding inventory needs, overstock, or shortages

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to safely lift and carry up to 25 lbs, including overhead placement

Ability to follow inventory and storage procedures

Comfort working independently in a storage environment

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures The Foster Network maintains organized, accurate, and accessible backstock inventory, supporting smooth operations and quick access to seasonal items when needed.

Volunteers in this role will be responsible for maintaining the Outerwear and Seasonal Items section of The Foster Network’s closet. This position focuses on organization, presentation, and inventory balance to ensure children have access to weather-appropriate clothing and seasonal necessities.

Responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining the Outerwear and Seasonal Items section of the closet

Organizing items by size, type, and seasonal relevance for easy accessibility

Verifying accurate sizing and proper placement of all items

Analyzing inventory to ensure a full and balanced selection of coats, jackets, snowpants, boots, hats, gloves, and other seasonal gear

Cleaning and maintaining the assigned section, including racks and shelving

Stocking and restocking items to keep the section full and organized

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and visual organization

Ability to assess inventory balance and identify gaps in sizing or seasonal coverage

Ability to work independently while following established closet standards

Commitment to creating a respectful and dignified experience for children receiving seasonal clothing

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures children have access to organized, appropriate, and functional seasonal clothing, supporting their comfort, safety, and dignity throughout the year.

Volunteers in this role will be responsible for maintaining the Youth/Preteen Girls section of The Foster Network’s closet. This position focuses on organization, presentation, and inventory balance to ensure children have access to a dignified, well-stocked, and thoughtfully arranged clothing selection.

Responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining the Youth/Preteen Girls section of the closet

Organizing clothing by color shading to ensure a visually cohesive and accessible layout

Verifying accurate sizing and proper placement of all items

Analyzing inventory to ensure a full and balanced array of colors, styles, and sizes

Cleaning and maintaining the assigned section, including racks and shelving

Stocking and restocking items to keep the section full and organized

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and visual organization

Ability to assess inventory balance and identify gaps in sizing or color availability

Ability to work independently while following established closet standards

Commitment to creating a respectful and dignified experience for youth and preteen girls

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures youth and preteen girls have access to organized, appropriate, and well-presented clothing during a critical transition period.

Volunteers in this role will be responsible for maintaining the Youth/Preteen Boys section of The Foster Network’s closet. This position focuses on organization, presentation, and inventory balance to ensure children have access to a dignified, well-stocked, and thoughtfully arranged clothing selection.

Responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining the Youth/Preteen Boys section of the closet

Organizing clothing by color shading to ensure a visually cohesive and accessible layout

Verifying accurate sizing and proper placement of all items

Analyzing inventory to ensure a full and balanced array of colors, styles, and sizes

Cleaning and maintaining the assigned section, including racks and shelving

Stocking and restocking items to keep the section full and organized

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and visual organization

Ability to assess inventory balance and identify gaps in sizing or color availability

Ability to work independently while following established closet standards

Commitment to creating a respectful and dignified experience for youth and preteen boys

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures youth and preteen boys have access to organized, appropriate, and well-presented clothing during a critical transition period.

Volunteers in this role will be responsible for maintaining the Teen Boys section of The Foster Network’s closet. This position focuses on organization, presentation, and inventory balance to ensure teens have access to a dignified, well-stocked, and thoughtfully arranged clothing selection.

Responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining the Teen Boys section of the closet

Organizing clothing by color shading to ensure a visually cohesive and accessible layout

Verifying accurate sizing and proper placement of all items

Analyzing inventory to ensure a full and balanced array of colors, styles, and sizes

Cleaning and maintaining the assigned section, including racks and shelving

Stocking and restocking items to keep the section full and organized

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and visual organization

Ability to assess inventory balance and identify gaps in sizing or color availability

Ability to work independently while following established closet standards

Commitment to creating a respectful and dignified experience for teen boys

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures teen boys have access to organized, appropriate, and well-presented clothing during a critical transition period.

Volunteers in this role will be responsible for maintaining the Teen Girls section of The Foster Network’s closet. This position focuses on organization, presentation, and inventory balance to ensure teens have access to a dignified, well-stocked, and thoughtfully arranged clothing selection.

Responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining the Teen Girls section of the closet

Organizing clothing by color shading to ensure a visually cohesive and accessible layout

Verifying accurate sizing and proper placement of all items

Analyzing inventory to ensure a full and balanced array of colors and styles across sizes

Cleaning and maintaining the assigned section, including racks and shelving

Stocking and restocking items to keep the section full and organized

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and visual organization

Ability to assess inventory balance and identify gaps in sizing or color availability

Ability to work independently while following established closet standards

Pride in creating a welcoming, dignified shopping experience for teens

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role directly enhances the experience of teen girls by ensuring their clothing section is organized, well-stocked, and thoughtfully presented.

Volunteers in this role help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment at The Foster Network. This position supports daily operations by ensuring shared spaces are sanitary, supplies are well-organized, and inventory levels are accurately tracked.

Responsibilities include:

Organizing the office supplies room for efficiency and accessibility

Cleaning and maintaining the closet/storage areas within The Foster Network

Performing routine facility cleaning tasks, including:

Vacuuming and sweeping/mopping floors

Cleaning bathrooms

Washing dishes and maintaining kitchen areas

Taking out trash and replacing liners

Maintaining accurate inventory of:

Cleaning supplies

Bathroom supplies

Office supplies

Restocking supplies as needed and identifying low or overstocked items

Communicating supply needs or overages to the Operations Coordinator

Skills & Expectations:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and follow cleaning and inventory procedures

Comfort performing routine cleaning tasks in shared spaces

Clear and timely communication with staff regarding supply levels

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role helps ensure The Foster Network remains a safe, clean, and well-organized space for children, families, staff, and volunteers.

Volunteers in this role will help maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked office supplies and storage area at The Foster Network. This position supports daily operations by ensuring staff and volunteers have easy access to essential supplies.

Responsibilities include:

Organizing the office supplies room to improve efficiency and accessibility

Cleaning and maintaining the closet/storage side of The Foster Network

Keeping accurate inventory of cleaning and bathroom supplies

Restocking supplies as needed and identifying low or overstocked items

Communicating supply needs or overages to the Operations Coordinator

Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly storage environment

Skills & Expectations:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to follow inventory and labeling systems

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Clear communication with staff regarding supply levels

Schedule & Commitment:

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity

Each shift is a 2-hour time slot

Volunteers may choose their preferred day and time during store hours

Available Monday through Thursday

Impact:
This volunteer role ensures The Foster Network’s operations run smoothly by keeping essential supplies organized, accessible, and properly tracked.