Be part of an event committee for Independence House fundraisers and awareness events.

Supervise and engage children in activities while their parents attend individual or group counseling.

Arrange for transportation to court or other community agencies.

Answer phones, greet visitors and clients, file paperwork.

Help make a difference in the life of a child who’s experiencing homelessness. Our Hyannis, Falmouth, and Cataumet shelters seek volunteers to help staff with playtime in a small-group setting. Shifts are generally 2-3 hours on weekday mornings or afternoons. Volunteers should be able to commit to a regular, weekly schedule (for example, every Wednesday…

Help departments in our main office with routine clerical/administrative tasks, such as copying, filing, data entry, and/or routine phone calls. These positions are usually 3-4 hour shifts, once a week, on a regular basis. By helping with routine tasks, you free up our staff to work on more complex matters. This position is a good…

Ever had to live without a car on Cape Cod? It’s tough! Drivers are needed to transport clients from our family shelters in Falmouth and Bourne to medical appointments, parenting workshops, and other important meetings. Volunteers use our agency mini-van (a 10-passenger automatic). Volunteers should have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, a clean driving record,…

Help provide staff and client support at our Bourne or Falmouth shelters. Duties include office tasks such as copying, filing, and preparing mailings; providing phone and front desk coverage during staff meetings; helping with housekeeping; and assisting clients in routine matters. In this fast-paced environment, you can make a difference by jumping in where you’re…

This can include help with babysitting, picking up children from school or providing necessary transportation to club meetings or sporting events and practices. Volunteers have also made invaluable contributions with family pet care.

Volunteers can assist with shopping or household maintenance, or allow family caregivers the opportunity to take care of necessary errands and get some time away from the house. Family members also appreciate a visit from a compassionate friend who understands what they are going through.