Volunteer News | January & February 2023
Volunteer Opportunities and Announcements
Greetings!

Happy holidays!! This year was full of success for our families, thanks in large part to the time and talents you gave. We know 2023 will be just as special.

We have new schedules and new ways to get involved in the new year. See our January and February volunteer opportunities below and sign up!

If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please contact Sunny Holmes, Community Engagement Coordinator, at (505) 377-5086 or sholmes@saranamabq.org.
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Housing and Administration
Volunteers are essential in making sure all of our operations run effectively. We have some new opportunities to help us be the best we can be!

None of the following housing/administration opportunities require our volunteer training and many have flexible schedules. Sign up individually or as a group.
Monthly Supply Sorting

Date: Wed. Jan. 25 and Wed. Feb. 22
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: 1100 Eubank offices

Details: We need a couple of organizers to help us sort through supplies and fulfill monthly supply lists to make sure everyone gets the essentials they need.

Requirements: none
Donation Sorting Area Set-Up

Date: Thurs. Jan 12
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Fox Ridge Apartments

Details: While our warehouse is under construction, we need to temporarily relocate our donation collection and sorting to an empty apartment. We need some help setting it up so it can be a functional, organized space.

Requirements: none
Donation Pick-Up

Date: Flexible
Time: Flexible
Location: Fox Ridge Apartments

Details: Do you have a truck? We need some help picking up furniture donations around the community this spring. Time required is about 1-2 hours, likely twice per month through the spring.

Requirements: Working truck and ability to help lift 25+ lbs.
Playground Repair
Date: Flexible
Time: Flexible
Location: Playground at Fox Ridge Apartments

Details: Grab your toolbelt! We are looking for someone to help us replace some trellises near our playground and install protective material on our picnic tables. We can work around your availability and schedule.

Requirements: Some light lifting will be required as well as usage of ladders and tools.
Donation Sorting

Date: Flexible, once per month
Time: Flexible
Location: 1028 Eubank Blvd. Suite F

Details: Beginning in January, we will officially resume accepting donations. We will need one or two volunteers to join our existing cadre of helpers to sort and organize donations as they come in.

Requirements: ability to lift 10-15lbs
Click below to sign up via Sign-Up Genius or contact Sunny Holmes at:
sholmes@saranamabq.org; (505) 377-5086.
Alumni
Our alumni are beginning a semester of interesting and useful financial education classes. We need volunteers who can provide one-on-one tutoring and maybe even teach a class or two.
Financial Literacy Classes

Date(s): Thursday mornings; Feb-April 2023
Time: 9:45-11:00am
Location: Weil Family Center

Details: We are offering weekly financial literacy classes this spring, as part of our partnership with Rio Grande Credit Union. These classes prepare families for future financial health and help them budget as they begin their individual savings accounts (IDAs).

Volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with adults to help learn and reinforce lessons taught by instructors.

Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
Guest Teachers

Date: Thursday mornings, March-April 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Location: Weil Family Center

Details: We are looking for volunteers who have experience in financial topics such as taxes, insurance, writing wills, and applying for college & college scholarships.

Requirements: none
Click below to sign up for alumni activities.
For questions, contact Rachel Zepper, Alumni Coordinator at rzepper@saranamabq.org.
Education
With the new year upon us, we are adding more learning and community time for our families. Our goal is to give our families ample time connecting with volunteers and learning with each another.

Volunteer help is essential to our ability to offer supplemental education. You are welcome to sign up for just once per month or every week! We just ask that you are consistent in whatever you choose.
Life Skills Nights

Date(s): Mondays from January to May
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Weil Family Center

Details: Families gather for these knowledge-filled nights every week, learning everything from communication to household safety. The kids will be separated by age group, with littles meeting from 5-6 and bigs from 6-7.

Volunteers are needed to facilitate activities appropriate for all ages.


Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
Family Fun Nights

Date(s): Thursdays from January to May
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Weil Family Center

Details: The fun nights give families a chance to bond with one another over fun activities like games, crafts, and music.

Volunteers are needed to help things run smoothly and manage group activities.


Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
Family Finance Fun

Date: Mon., Jan. 23 and Mon. Feb. 27
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Weil Family Center

Details: Everyone in the family can be savers! Parents are teaming up with their kids to learn financial management skills as part of their commitment to building child savings accounts (CSAs). Volunteers are needed to facilitate age-appropriate activities to reinforce the lessons.

Age groups include preschool, elementary, middle and high school, and adults.

Requirements: Saranam volunteer and Safe Sanctuaries test taken.
Library Time and Homework Help

Date(s): Wednesdays
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Weil Family Center

Details: We are offering families a weekly chance to come explore books, get help with their schoolwork, or just play a board game! Volunteers will work one-on-one with kids to help them learn and connect with a caring adult.

Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
Adult Tutoring

Date(s): Fridays
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Location: 1100 Eubank Blvd. classroom

Details: We are offering a regular GED workshop, study skills sessions, and drop-in tutoring in other subjects on Friday afternoons from 12:00-3:00.

Typical subject needs include: math, writing, and science.

Requirements: Volunteer training and Safe Sanctuaries test taken
Sign up below!
For questions, email Sunny Holmes at sholmes@saranamabq.org
Special Announcements
We are holding our first volunteer training of 2023 on Saturday, January 14 from 9:00-12:30. To sign up, email Sunny: sholmes@saranamabq.org

If you want to talk more about how to get involved, contact us! We're always happy to find new ways to build community.

Thank you for your wonderful service to our families!