Homework Helper/Reading Buddy

Time Commitment: one afternoon/week (Tuesdays or Thursdays), 2:30-4:30pm

Location: Friendship House

Each afternoon we welcome 20 children from around the world and around our neighborhood for the programming of the Talitha Koum Program. Most of our children are learning English as a second language or are needing extra help with homework and reading.

We try to pair each child up with a buddy to help them with their homework or practice reading.

For more info: reach out to our children’s coordinator at children@friendshiphouseroanoke.org

Playground Buddy

Time Commitment: Fridays, 2:30-4:30pm

Location: Friendship House

On Fridays we celebrate the end of a great week of school by spending the afternoon at a local park. We could use helpers to play with the kids by pushing them on the swing, monitoring playground activities, playing kickball, etc.

For more info: reach out to our children’s coordinator at children@friendshiphouseroanoke.org

Drivers for English Club

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/week

Location: Various locations

We have the distinction of being the only ESL class around that offers both childcare and transportation! Because of that, we are in need of volunteers who can either drive a Friendship House vehicle or their own car to pick up a family for our class.

For more info: reach out to us at friends@friendshiphouseroanoke.org

Delivery Drivers for Food Pantry

Time Commitment: 1 hour/week

Location: Various locations

We are in need of drivers on Wednesdays or Thursdays at noon who can deliver a few boxes of food to our neighbors who are shut-in.

For more info: reach out to us at mercy@friendshiphouseroanoke.org