Volunteering at Lotus House

- Age Requirements
  - The minimum age to volunteer is 8 years old and must have a parent or guardian present with them at all times
  - Anyone over 14 years old may volunteer without a parent or guardian present with them
For volunteer groups, we request that there be 1 adult for every 5 underage (14 and under) volunteers
Complete the Lotus House Volunteer Agreement (Click here to download the agreement for Adults and Minors)
Complete required background checks after 10 hours of volunteering
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
- For the health and safety of all Lotus House staff, volunteers, and guests, Lotus House now requires proof of receipt of the COVID-19 vaccination for any volunteer who will work inside of the Lotus Village or in direct contact with a Lotus House guests.

Review the individual and group opportunities below and determine what area(s) you would like to support
Sign-up using the “Individual Opportunities” or “Group Opportunities” button
Once you complete the Google form, you will receive next steps from a Lotus House team member
After you have completed the required volunteer documentation, you will receive notification about scheduling

If you require a community service letter, please email victoriav@lotushouse.org the following information:
- Days/times service completed
- Full name of volunteer
- Any additional information that may be required by the school or organization
Please allow for 3-5 business for your request for a service letter to be completed

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Required

Administrative: helping our team with scanning, shredding, etc, Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm
Culinary: daily from 11-2pm and 5-8pm helping our culinary team with meal prep and serving
Programming: assisting with arts & crafts, gardening, outside time with the children, stem projects, organizing and disinfecting programming areas. Monday-Friday from 3-5:30pm and Sundays from 2-6pm
Education: afterschool homework assistance and tutoring. Monday-Friday from 3-5pm
Host an activity: If you have any skills or talents that you would like to share with the women or children, here’s your chance. This can be dance, yoga, arts & crafts, jewelry making, etc.
Host a workshop: assisting our guests with skills such as computer literacy, financial literacy, resume building, interviewing, etc
Thrift: help our team at Lotus House Thrift organize and inventory clothing donations for our guests. Saturday from 11-4pm

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination NOT Required

Community Distribution: distribution of food, hygiene products and other essential resources to the residents of Overtown. Hosted on March 26, June 4, August 6, December 17
Outdoor Operations: everyday assisting our operations team with cleaning and landscaping. Available for 2-3 hour time slots from 10-6pm

Proof of receipt of the COVID-19 Vaccination Required

Operations: everyday assisting our operations team with cleaning and organizing. Available for 2-3 hour time slots from 10-6pm (8-10 individuals at a time)
Culinary: daily from 11-2pm and 5-8pm helping our culinary team with meal prep and serving (3-5 individuals at a time)
Programming: assisting with arts & crafts, gardening, outside time with the children, stem projects, organizing and disinfecting programming areas. Monday-Friday from 2-6pm (3-5 individuals at a time)
Host an activity: If you have any skills or talents that you would like to share with the women or children, here’s your chance. This can be dance, yoga, arts & crafts, jewelry making, etc. (3-5 individuals at a time)
Host a workshop: assisting our guests with skills such as computer literacy, financial literacy, resume building, interviewing, etc (3-5 individuals at time)
Thrift: help our team at Lotus House Thrift organize and inventory clothing donations for our guests. Saturday from 11-4pm (3-5 individuals at time)

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination NOT Required

Outdoor Operations: everyday assisting our operations team with cleaning and landscaping. Available for 2-3 hour time slots from 10-6pm (8-10 individuals at a time)
Community Distribution: distribution of food, hygiene products and other essential resources to the residents of Overtown. Hosted on March 26, June 4, August 6, December 17