Supportive community is essential to recovering from the trauma of forced displacement. The community support of Jonathan House is powered through people like you!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Fellowship: Start here! Join our mailing list for come-as-you-can invitations to community meals, recreational outings, and group volunteer events.
- Accompany: We all have a need for human connection. If there’s a good fit, you’ll be matched with a resident according to shared interest and availability. Support an asylum-seeking neighbor in practical ways as you build a mutual, caring relationship.
- Organize a Supply Drive: Great for churches and groups! Gather supplies needed to support the daily life of asylum-seeking neighbors.
- Communications: An all-remote opportunity! Help the Jonathan House team with social media, blog posts, graphic design, and/or managing mailing lists.
- Event Planning: Bring your party-hat and help us plan and execute community-building events, including community meals, birthday parties, and/or recreational outings.
- Fundraising: An all-remote opportunity! Help us grow and maintain the ministry of Jonathan House through grant-writing, planning fundraising events, or helping us with fundraising campaigns.
- Property: Help us keep the shelter that is Jonathan House safe, stable, and lovely by contributing your fix-em skills.
Support for Volunteers
Your journey as a Jonathan House volunteer starts with a one-on-one conversation with a staff member. Receive personalized support and training opportunities as you grow into your role in our community.
Interested?
Contact Kelsey Ueland at kelseyu@iafr.org to set up an initial conversation, or join the mailing list for updates and invitations.