Finally Family Homes makes a life-changing impact because of our amazing volunteers! As a Santa Clarita based non-profit, we are grateful to be centered in such a caring and involved community.
If you are new to Finally Family Homes, we partner with college-aged foster youth and other young adults at risk of homelessness to help them achieve lasting success. Learn more about Finally Family Homes here.
How You Can Make A Difference
Check out the volunteer roles in our different programs
Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Oasis Resource Center
Center Support – welcomes and checks in visitors and assists with various office tasks
Engagement Volunteer – offers a welcoming presence and companionship for conversation and games
Tutor – provides academic support and guidance to young adult participants
Card Writer – writes encouraging notes, postcards, birthday cards, or thank you notes
Special Event Volunteers
Set-up/Clean-up Crew – assists staff with setting up or cleaning up our special events
Party Planner – assists in planning and/or running our special events such as workshops, holiday celebrations, or fundraising events
Host Homes & Life Skills Program Volunteers
The following volunteer opportunities require more commitment and receive more dedicated support from staff.
Interim Housing Host – Community members are trained and supported by staff as they open a room in their homes for up to 6 months for a young adult in need through our Host Homes Program.
Life Skills Coach – meets on a regular basis (1-4 times per month for 3-4 months) with a young adult to listen and coach them as they review their life skills lessons.
Housing Navigation Coach – meets on a regular basis (5-6 times) with a young adult to listen and coach them as they search for housing.
Ready to Get Started?
See what our sponsors and volunteers have to say…
I take great pleasure in giving back to the community, especially when I get to do it alongside my peers and coworkers. Finally Family Homes is such an outstanding organization, making it effortless to contribute in any way I can.”
“Finally Family Homes is such a remarkable organization that fills a niche need in our community, and they make it so easy and fulfilling to contribute in any way I can. It’s truly a privilege to be part of their mission.”
– Linda K. & Teri M. with Boston Scientific
“There is nothing like giving, so I have really enjoyed working with Finally Family Homes. It’s a great organization, and I have been blessed being part of it.” – Rigoberto Rosales, FFH Volunteer
“Recently, I did some volunteer work at Finally Family Homes’ new Oasis Resource Center. It has been wonderful to see all of the staff and volunteers work together to make this Resource center such a welcoming, fun, safe place for young adults aging out of foster care to participate in activities, pick up supplies, learn new life skills, and find resources, in a caring environment that helps bring stability to their lives. I look forward to continuing to volunteer at the Oasis Resource Center in the future, or wherever Finally Family Homes needs volunteers.” – Kathy Christianson, Oasis Center & Tiny Home Volunteer
Got Questions About Volunteering?
We Can Help!
- Do I need to attend an orientation?
- If you would like to work as a Center Support volunteer, an Engagement Volunteer, a Life Skills Coach, or a Tutor, you will need to complete a brief in-person orientation/training. This is also available to any volunteer who would like to learn more about us and our Oasis Center. *Host Homes has a separate process. Learn more about Host Homes here.
- How old do I have to be to volunteer?
- Volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer on the construction site. Otherwise, the minimum age is 18, but there may be higher or lower age limits depending on the specific event.
- What is the time commitment for volunteering?
- Certain roles have longer commitments, such as our Life Skills Coaches or Host Homes Hosts. Otherwise, shifts are generally between 1.5 to 5 hours in length and you have the flexibility to choose how often and for how long you would like to participate.
- Can I bring a group to volunteer?
- We love engaging groups, but opportunities will vary depending on what we have going on. Please reach out to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@finallyfamilyhomes.org for more information.
Need more help?
Please email us at volunteer@finallyfamilyhomes.org
Connect with us
23120 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-347-8502
info@finallyfamilyhomes.org