Interested in volunteering? Check out these opportunities.
-
We prepare and serve lunch to our residents at 12pm every day! Come to our facility to help make sandwiches and hand them out to clients any day of the week.
-
We host Volunteer Days quarterly in February, May, August, and November on the third Saturday of the month. We typically work on a big project and/or general maintenance tasks from 9:30am-12pm and then enjoy lunch together with Retread staff and residents. Keep scrolling to learn more about our next Volunteer Day.
-
Retread offers a variety of classes and workshops on-site to our residents. Some examples include bible study, daily reflections, healthy habits, art class, etc. If you have a special skill that you can share with our clients or are simply passionate about developing relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness this could be a great platform for you. Classes can be offered as regularly as twice a week or as little as once a month.
-
Relieve our staff by bringing breakfast, lunch, or dinner for our residents! This option is great for a small group as you will be preparing enough food to serve 40 people. This can be a one time event or a monthly commitment.
-
Provide consistent one-on-one support and mentorship to a resident throughout their housing journey! Many of our residents lack a stable support network as they transition. Help bridge that gap by offering encouragement, and friendship both during their stay at Retread and as they move forward toward long-term stability.
-
Love what we’re doing and want to share it with even more people? Help us throw an outreach event or fundraiser so we can expand our reach further.
If you are interested in getting involved with our mission in any of the ways listed above or have any further questions about how you can volunteer please contact nanette.steenstra@retreadhousing.org
More ways to get involved
-
In-Kind Donations
We accept all kinds of physical goods to be donated to the shelter. Clothing, pet goods, household items, and furniture are needed for clients as they transition off the street and into the shelter, and as they move on to their next steps. For large items/furniture please contact us before dropping off.
-
Financial Contributions
100% of your gift goes directly to clients to help them pay for housing, employment, and health needs.
-
Amazon Wishlist
The first service we provide for clients when they enter the Buena Creek Navigation Center is a hot shower and clean clothes. Help our clients by purchasing brand new socks and underwear off of our Amazon Wishlist.
Events
Volunteer Day
Saturday, December 19
We’re doing things a little different this holiday season. Instead of our typical Volunteer Day in November, we’re inviting our community to join us for a special Christmas volunteer event at the Buena Creek Navigation Center.
Help us fill 48 stockings, one for each resident! You can help by bringing small gifts and treats to fill the stockings. Some ideas include:
New socks
Nice lotion & self-care items
Christmas goodies & candy
Other small gifts that would make someone feel special