Volunteer Opportunities

iHOPE's Resource Center has many volunteer opportunities:

Assisting Clients

  • Front Reception, Day Resource Center: Bilingual Spanish preferred, welcome our community members at their first point of contact with iHOPE. Answer phones and keep accurate records of who visits our center. Start client files, check/copy client ID, sort mail, take messages.
  • Intake and Referral Coordinators: After training with our Director of Social Services, you will work with our clients to review intake paperwork, initiate case management plan, make follow-up appointments under supervision of Director of Social Services, and match clients with our services or make referrals to other providers.
  • Day Resource Center Hospitality Manager: Monitor and coordinate supplies and services offered within our facility, including laundry, showers, haircuts, basic needs distribution, lockers and vocational services center. Coordinate facility cleaning and maintenance.
  • Vocational Specialist: Assist fellow community members in job searches, resume prep, mock interviews , job development, and other vocational services.
  • Inventory Management: Sort and maintain inventory of donated items for distribution amongst the neediest in our community.
  • Administrative Assistant: Assist Executive Director and Director of Social Services with scheduling appointments, making phone calls, creating and organization documents, etc.
  • Volunteer Coordinator: Highly organized individual to keep track of our rapidly expanding volunteer pool. This position works closely with the Executive Director and takes 12-15 hours per week.

Development Opportunities

  • Data Analyst: Analyze service metrics, identify gaps in services, work in collaboration with grantwriter to identify and define trends.
  • Data Input Specialist: Maintain up-to- date service and donor records.
  • Fundraising: Unleash your inner party planner and join our fundraising committee. iHOPE holds four major fundraisers each year. Monthly meeting attendance required with more hours around event times.
  • Faith Community Ambassador: Multiple openings. Communicate iHOPE's vision and mission to the faith community and invite them to participate with us.
  • Garage Sale Manager: iHOPE will be hosting an ongoing garage sale. Sort and price donations, collect sales money, and manage garage sale volunteers.

Credentialed Professionals

  • Behavioral Health Volunteers: Clinical professionals looking to provide services to clients with limited access to services. Opportunities include leading behavioral health groups, individual counseling and initial assessments.
  • Legal Assistance: Provide advice and guidance to clients with limited access to services. Coordinate with Homeless Court/Community Court and Public Law Center.
  • Financial Counseling: Individual and group teaching opportunities

For more information contact Cate Murphy - cate@ihopeoc.org or at 949.388.3633