At Hamilton Families, we believe that regular people who care deeply enough can spark real change in ending family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area.
With over 1,000 service opportunities a year, our volunteers see the needs of their communities and take action. They mentor students, serve meals, clean up our shelter, play with children, and perform dozens of other selfless acts; and they do this all in their spare time.
Whether you are looking for a one-time project or weekly opportunities, you have come to the right place. Email us at volunteer@hamiltonfamilies.org if you have any questions!
Virtual Volunteers
Virtual volunteering is a convenient way to support Hamilton Families from the comfort of your own home. Some ideas involve making use of things you're already doing at home like shopping at smile.amazon.com. Other jobs can easily take advantage of skills that you already have like crafting and e-mentoring. Are you looking for ideas? Take a look at some of the available options and get started by clicking the button below.
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Create and donate kits for every occasion a family could need including back-to-school backpacks filled with school supplies, diaper bags with everything a new mother could need, craft kits, activity kits, hygiene kits, the ideas are endless.
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Make a Difference While You Shop. Whether you shop at the Hamilton Families merch store or one of our many partners to support families experiencing homelessness during their stability journey. It's that easy!
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Gather your friends and family to meet and learn from a participant in one of Hamilton Families’ programs. Hear about their challenges with homelessness to help inspire you to become activated in your community to end family homelessness.
Individual Volunteers
Individual volunteers are a tremendous asset supporting Hamilton Families in our offices and our temporary residential programs. With a roster of more than 1,000 people, our volunteer services program offers a wide array of opportunities to get involved, ranging from teaching cultural activities, helping tutor the children in our programs, or skills-based opportunities depending on your talents. To become a Hamilton Families volunteer, just click on the “Individual Sign Up” button below.
InTerEsted in working with kids?
Did you know that last year, we served over 100 students K-8 at our Shelter and Transitional Housing programs? Our Children and Youth Services program supports the wellbeing and academic achievement of children who experience homelessness. We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about youth development and can commit a minimum of one hour weekly for three to six months. Children and Youth Services volunteers support students with after-school tutoring and enrichment activities including art, sports, technology, music, and more. Interested in volunteering? Click “Help out in our Children's Program” below.
Groups & Corporate Volunteers
Each volunteer receives the gift of giving every time they spend time with the children and families at Hamilton Families. Whether you are a part of a school, business, religious organization, club, or community group, we have several rewarding volunteer opportunities for groups of all sizes and ages. Popular service opportunities include organizing our residential programs’ clothing closets, to Project Green Thumb for any gardeners who like getting their hands dirty, to Operation Scrubbing Bubbles, and helping our events team at our Annual Benefit. Get started by clicking on the group sign up button below.
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