Court Ordered Community Service
Juvenile offenders participating in the Thurston County Diversion program and adults who have been through the court system may be able to fulfill their community service hours at the ROOF Center. To schedule, please contact Kellie McNelly or Gabrielle Davis at 273-6375.
Student Volunteer Hours
Middle, High School, or College students needing service hours can volunteer at ROOF. Students can volunteer in areas that interest them or try a wide variety of activities. Examples of volunteer activities include tutoring beginning readers, helping with Arts and Crafts, sorting and package food in the Food Bank, and performing light clerical work. Volunteers also are needed for community projects such as food drives and Operation Santa. For more information, please contact Kellie McNelly or Gabrielle Davis at 273-6375.
Internships
ROOF is available as an internship site for college students interested in pursuing a career in the social services field. To learn more about the opportunities available at ROOF, please call Kellie McNelly at 273-6375.
How to Volunteer
ROOF serves a variety of vulnerable clients, including children and seniors. In order to ensure their safety, ROOF staff screen volunteers. All volunteers are asked to complete a short intake form including contact and emergency information. Depending on the duration and nature of the volunteer assignment, volunteers may be asked to complete a background check and be fingerprinted. To find out about all the volunteer opportunities available at ROOF, please contact Kellie McNelly or Gabrielle Davis, 273-6375.