Volunteer with Helping Mamas
Hands-on service that helps families meet their most basic needs.
Warehouse volunteers support our daily operations by sorting, inventorying, and shelving donated items, assisting with bulk and mobile orders, and helping load vans for distribution to partner agencies and community sites.
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS
Make an Impact—One Shift at a Time
Whether you’re coming solo, with your family, or alongside friends, individual volunteers play a vital role in keeping our warehouse moving.
What you’ll do:
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Sort and inventory donated baby and hygiene items
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Wrap and bundle diapers for distribution
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Prepare essential supplies for partner agencies
Good to know:
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Open to volunteers ages 8 and up
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Family-friendly and youth-group friendly
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No prior experience needed
GROUP VOLUNTEERS
Serve Together. Make a Bigger Difference.
Volunteering as a group is a powerful way to build connection while meeting an urgent community need. Group volunteer spots fill up quickly, so we encourage you to reach out early to secure your date!
Perfect for:
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Community groups & faith organizations
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Schools and youth groups
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Friend groups and clubs
Group size:
Planning to volunteer with a group of six or more? Advance scheduling is required. We’ll work with you to reserve a private time slot.
What group volunteers do:
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High-impact sorting
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Diaper wrapping and order preparation
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Mission-focused engagement led by Helping Mamas staff
COURT-MANDATED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Court-Mandated Service Hours
Helping Mamas offers a limited number of community service opportunities for individuals who need to complete court-mandated volunteer hours.
Please note:
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All court-mandated volunteers must receive approval prior to scheduling
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Hours must be completed during approved shifts
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Documentation will be provided upon completion
Other Ways to Give
HOST A DRIVE
Organize a diaper, wipe, or baby essentials drive with your group, school, or workplace. It’s a powerful way to come together and make a direct impact.
Interested? Contact Brooke Hunt at brooke@helpingmamas.org
CREATE KITS
Build age-appropriate kits for children — from newborn care bundles to hygiene sets. Perfect for families, teams, or youth service projects.
Volunteer FAQ's
Volunteers at our warehouse have to be 8 years of age and up.
At this time, we do not currently offer weekend volunteer shifts. Our
Volunteers are encouraged to dress comfortably and according to the weather as our warehouse is not climate controlled. We also encourage volunteers to wear closed toed shoes.
Yes! Our front entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Volunteers can expect to assist with sorting, counting, and inventorying donations into our warehouse. You can expect to work with diapers, clothes, formula, feminine hygiene products and all essential items in between. Volunteers can also assist with warehouse tasks such as loading and unloading orders or palletizing goods.
Yes! Helping Mamas welcomes groups from 5 volunteers to 25 volunteers. If your group has more than 25 volunteers, we can split them into two shifts. Our group volunteer shift book out far in advance so be sure to secure your slot.
Helping Mamas’s morning shift starts at 10am. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start time so all volunteers can be present and seated for the volunteer orientation that takes place at the start of every shift.
Yes, Helping Mamas is located in an office park and there is ample free parking for all volunteers who come to serve with us.
When you park, look for the entrance marked for volunteers. Volunteers will check in via our volunteer kiosk and the shift will begin. Our staff will be happy to help you get checked in.