Volunteer
Host an In-Kind Donation Drive
In-kind donations help us cover basic needs, so we’re able to direct more of our budget to life-changing services—like helping families pay off debt, build savings, and prepare for homeownership.
The need is year-round.
Download the inspiration guide to get started.
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Create an Experience for our Participants
Single women or families
Bring an experience to our participants: paint and sip, spa moment, etc…
Experience Criteria:
- No more than 4 volunteers
- Must provide all materials
- Must commit to more than one session: monthly, quarterly, twice a year
Plan an Excursion for our Participants
Single women or families.
Check out our inspiration guide for ideas.
Excursion Criteria:
- Must be offered to an entire program and must include at least 2 House of Ruth staff.
- Will be responsible for all costs including transportation and meals.
- Evenings or weekends.
FAQ
We are unable to provide one-time volunteer opportunities. Please see DC Central Kitchen or Martha’s Table.
For large groups, we encourage hosting an in-kind donation drive. We have a few seasonal volunteer opportunities for large groups. These opportunities are announced to specific corporate partners, and groups.
If you would like for your workplace or group to be included, please complete the form on our Corporate Giving page.
House of Ruth team members will not be available to fundraise or solicit for your activity.
Please allow the House of Ruth team 3 business days to review your proposal. A call will be scheduled if we have follow up questions. Your proposal will be submitted to the programs team for consideration. Please allow a minimum of 10 business days.
All the opportunities list above are great for the workplace. Please also see our Corporate Giving page.
