Volunteer

How to Become a Volunteer

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering for the Dorothy Day House. It is the generosity of people like you that allows us to continue keeping families experiencing houselessness together. Below you’ll find a brief description of the process of becoming a DDH volunteer, and then some short descriptions of the opportunities available.

1. Complete the Volunteer Application. After you complete the form, you will receive an email from the Volunteer Coordinator and be added to the volunteer database.

2. Read the volunteer manual and sign documents. Prior to volunteering, individuals and groups must complete the emergency contact form, waiver and release of liability, and confidentiality agreement.

3. Complete the child safe procedures (if applicable). Tutors/mentors, babysitters, and transportation volunteers need to read and sign the DDH Child Safe Policy. Long-term volunteers will be asked to complete a background check and the Child Advocacy Center "Stewards of Children" training.

4. Sign up to volunteer. You will receive volunteer opportunities matching the interests you selected on the volunteer form via email and the monthly volunteer eNewsletter. Sign up to volunteer by responding to an email request for volunteers or visit our Volunteer Odyssey page for current volunteer events. If at any time you wish to remove yourself from the list or change your volunteer activities or availability, just let us know.

Questions? Contact Louisa Gale, the Dorothy Day House Volunteer Coordinator.

Volunteer Manual

Not sure where to start? Read about the mission, history, and inspiration for the Dorothy Day House in the Volunteer Manual. Then review the volunteer position descriptions and determine what suits you! Remember to review the volunteer policies and procedures in the manual as well.

Volunteer Documents

Volunteers are required to complete an emergency contact form, sign a waiver of liability and confidentiality agreement, and review emergency protocol. Tutors/mentors, babysitters, and transportation volunteers need to carefully read and sign the DDH Child Safe Policy. Submit completed forms to the Volunteer Coordinator, Ben Short.

Volunteer Odyssey

Volunteer Odyssey is a platform for Memphis nonprofits to post volunteer opportunities. Visit our page for current volunteer postings.

Volunteers in Action