Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Childcare needed for our Great Moms Club

Wednesday evenings (the second and fourth each month), Journey Beside Mothers hosts events for moms to attend. Our Great Moms Club is open to any mom and childcare is needed for preschool aged children while we offer the moms community, enrichment and support. The childcare will be from 5:50 - 7:30. A light meal will be provided. A background check is required. We welcome ages 16+ to volunteer. 

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Wednesday evenings (the second and fourth each month), Journey Beside Mothers hosts events for moms to attend. Our Great Moms Club is open to any mom and childcare is needed for preschool aged children while we offer the moms community, enrichment and support. The childcare will be from 5:50 - 7:30. A light meal will be provided. A background check is required. We welcome ages 16+ to volunteer. 

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46802

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help a young mom by becoming a mentor

Would you like to help young mothers by sharing your journey through motherhood? Journey Beside Mothers (JBM) is responding to a need in our community to support mothers of children, newborn through preschool-aged, who need the support families have traditionally been able to give. Volunteers will be matched according to the mother’s needs, with a weekly minimum time commitment of 1 hour and up to 4 hours. As a mentor, you will offer support to new moms.


Mentors can assist with caring for the infant or engage with older children while the mom takes care of other responsibilities. A mentor can accompany moms to stores, playgrounds, doctors’ appointments, walks,  run errands, or help with light housework.  A mentor will help the moms grow and cheer them on as they take on this new role. Mentors can become a friend to talk to, someone to help with meal plans, meet for coffee, or even go for a walk in the park!  Building a relationship of support is the primary goal. 

There is an initial 1-hour orientation for new volunteers, followed by a monthly 1-hour training for all volunteers.  
Not interested in mentoring? Help is also needed on the activity committee, special event committee, preparing food for get-togethers and child care during meetings.  
 

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Would you like to help young mothers by sharing your journey through motherhood? Journey Beside Mothers (JBM) is responding to a need in our community to support mothers of children, newborn through preschool-aged, who need the support families have traditionally been able to give. Volunteers will be matched according to the mother’s needs, with a weekly minimum time commitment of 1 hour and up to 4 hours. As a mentor, you will offer support to new moms.


Mentors can assist with caring for the infant or engage with older children while the mom takes care of other responsibilities. A mentor can accompany moms to stores, playgrounds, doctors’ appointments, walks,  run errands, or help with light housework.  A mentor will help the moms grow and cheer them on as they take on this new role. Mentors can become a friend to talk to, someone to help with meal plans, meet for coffee, or even go for a walk in the park!  Building a relationship of support is the primary goal. 

There is an initial 1-hour orientation for new volunteers, followed by a monthly 1-hour training for all volunteers.  
Not interested in mentoring? Help is also needed on the activity committee, special event committee, preparing food for get-togethers and child care during meetings.  
 

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46802

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: A Baby's Closet needs a volunteer

Meet and assist families with babies and young children at A Baby's Closet (ABC).  As a volunteer at ABC, you will greet families and provide customer service to our clients.  Volunteers should possess a cooperative, loving attitude and be able to work closely with staff, other volunteers, and customers.  You may choose to volunteer weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. Volunteers must first meet with the ABC Director or the Volunteer Coordinator before volunteering. (How does ABC work? ABC provides essential baby items to mothers and fathers who receive education about nutrition, parenting, and prenatal care.  Coupons are received from service providers to be used for items at ABC.)

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Meet and assist families with babies and young children at A Baby's Closet (ABC).  As a volunteer at ABC, you will greet families and provide customer service to our clients.  Volunteers should possess a cooperative, loving attitude and be able to work closely with staff, other volunteers, and customers.  You may choose to volunteer weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. Volunteers must first meet with the ABC Director or the Volunteer Coordinator before volunteering. (How does ABC work? ABC provides essential baby items to mothers and fathers who receive education about nutrition, parenting, and prenatal care.  Coupons are received from service providers to be used for items at ABC.)

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46802

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Interpreters needed to help families at A Baby's Closet (Spanish, Burmese, Pashto, or Haitian Creole)

A Baby's Closet needs volunteer interpreters who are fluent in Spanish, Burmese, Pashto, or Haitian Creole. This will help us effectively communicate and bridge language gaps with our clients who also speak these languages. This opportunity will be at A Baby's Closet, 621 E. Wayne St. and is Monday and/or Wednesday afternoons from 2-5pm.  Any time that you can give would be helpful, even if not for the entire shift.

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

A Baby's Closet needs volunteer interpreters who are fluent in Spanish, Burmese, Pashto, or Haitian Creole. This will help us effectively communicate and bridge language gaps with our clients who also speak these languages. This opportunity will be at A Baby's Closet, 621 E. Wayne St. and is Monday and/or Wednesday afternoons from 2-5pm.  Any time that you can give would be helpful, even if not for the entire shift.

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46802

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Have a Diaper and Wipe Drive for A Baby's Closet

By hosting a diaper drive, you are helping families in need. This is always an immediate need for diapers and wipes at A Baby's Closet.

Donations can be brought to 602 E. Wayne St, Mon-Thurs from 8 am-3 pm and Friday from 8-12.   Financial donations can be given in person or mailed to 602 E. Wayne St., or use this link https://www.associatedchurches.org/donate

A Baby's Closet: In need of diapers  - sizes newborn, 4, and 5

Thank you for your donations!

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

By hosting a diaper drive, you are helping families in need. This is always an immediate need for diapers and wipes at A Baby's Closet.

Donations can be brought to 602 E. Wayne St, Mon-Thurs from 8 am-3 pm and Friday from 8-12.   Financial donations can be given in person or mailed to 602 E. Wayne St., or use this link https://www.associatedchurches.org/donate

A Baby's Closet: In need of diapers  - sizes newborn, 4, and 5

Thank you for your donations!

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46802

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer at home knitting & crocheting blankets for A Baby's Closet

New moms may choose a homemade knitted or crocheted blanket when visiting A Baby's Closet.  Size approximately 30" by 36".  Moms and their babies love these blankets. Blankets can be delivered to Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne St, Fort Wayne, on Monday-Thursday from 8-3 pm and Fri from 8-12.

A Baby's Closet helps families experiencing hardship by providing baby items to safely take care of their children.  Moms earn coupons by going to pre-natal and pediatric appointments, parenting education, and continuing their education. 

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

New moms may choose a homemade knitted or crocheted blanket when visiting A Baby's Closet.  Size approximately 30" by 36".  Moms and their babies love these blankets. Blankets can be delivered to Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne St, Fort Wayne, on Monday-Thursday from 8-3 pm and Fri from 8-12.

A Baby's Closet helps families experiencing hardship by providing baby items to safely take care of their children.  Moms earn coupons by going to pre-natal and pediatric appointments, parenting education, and continuing their education. 

Partner Agency: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No