Volunteer With Us

We welcome adult volunteers, as well as college students majoring in art, elementary, middle, secondary education, special education, Spanish, teaching English language learners, psychology, social work, health sciences, or any major if you are interested in helping children or the operation of non-profit agencies.

Here at Second Home Learning Center, the staff and students tremendously value volunteers and are always excited for new, friendly faces and friends! Volunteers are able to give students individual help with reading, math, homework, creative activities or play outside.

Follow these steps in order to volunteer at Second Home Learning Center

  1. Complete our volunteer application form by clicking HERE

  2. Once we receive your application, one of our staff members will reach out to you to schedule an orientation time.

  3. After you’ve attended a volunteer orientation, you can start volunteering as soon as you are available.

Learn a little about Second Home!

Some quick research on the needs of children & families, and poverty in Harrisonburg is always good to look into before volunteering here.

The following materials will be useful for working with children on literacy:

Phonological Awareness

We Read to Succeed

Supplies

Currently, our specific needs include:

  • Art and craft supplies: construction paper, popsicle sticks; pipe cleaners; beads; foam cutout shapes; Ziploc bags (all sizes); washable paint; brushes; color sharpies and dry erase markers, white and color card stock; stickers (plus anything else you may think of).

  • Snack supplies: 5oz paper cups, 8oz paper cups, plastic spoons, dessert-size paper plates, napkins, and Ziploc bags (all sizes).

  • Cleaning supplies: Clorox wipes, unscented baby wipes, tissues, paper towels, dish soap, foam liquid hand soap.

  • Cash to use towards other items we may need.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us!