Current Volunteer Needs
Yes, I Can! After School Program
Description: Volunteers will assist 2nd to 5th grade students with their homework. Responsibilities include providing a safe and educational workspace, providing positive feedback to children, teaching skills that are applicable in school, providing one-on-one tutoring when necessary, and leading educational activities when homework is finished. Volunteers must complete the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training.
Times: Monday-Thursday 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island
Childcare Assistant
Description: Volunteers will care for the children of the ESL students. Responsibilities will include keeping watch of the children, and providing positive and educational experiences
Times: Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12:00pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Food Pantry Assistant
Description: Volunteers ensure shelves are properly stocked, assist clients in selecting the food they want and help with carrying grocery bags.
Times: Mondays from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Clothing Room Assistant
Description:Volunteers will be in charge of the clothing room. Duties will include sorting clothes that come in from donations, organizing the clothes, collect out-of-season clothes for textile recycling, and assist clients in finding and selecting the clothes they need.
Times: Tuesdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
English as a Second Language Instructor
Description: Volunteers will serve as instructors for adults learning English. Responsibilities will include coming before class to familiarize you with the lesson plan, teaching conversation, writing, reading and grammar to non-English speaking students, and working with a small group of students. Must be able to commit to one day per week for an entire semester (January 13th to April 1st).
Times: Monday/Wednesday 9:30am to 12:00 pm OR Tuesday/Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Prenatal Spanish-English Translator
Description:Volunteers will help translate from Spanish to English for prenatal mothers in the OBGYN wing of our Wellness Center.
Times: Mondays from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Van Drivers
Description: This volunteer will be responsible for driving our cargo van to pick-up food orders once a week from Lowcountry Food Bank in North Charleston. Must be able to lift 50 lbs at a time when loading and unloading the van.
Times: Flexible
Location: 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Weekly Housekeeper
Description: This volunteer will assist with cleaning duties once a week.
Times: Weekdays
Location: 77 & 79 America St., Charleston, SC 29403
Dental Professionals
Description: Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistance provide free dental care and education to clients.
Time: Weekdays except for Friday.
Location: Wellness Center at 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Substitute Volunteers
Description:Can't commit to a regular volunteer schedule? We are in need of volunteers who can serve as substitutes for our food/clothing rooms and front desk receptionist.
Time:Varies
Location: Johns Island site at 1684 Brownswood Rd. & Neighborhood House at 79 America St.
