Volunteer

Please note, if you are interested in volunteering full-time for a year of service, please click on the "Staff Member" link below!

There are many ways to volunteer with Maggie's Place! We would love to put your talents and abilities to use in helping with the needs of our homes.

Current Opportunities

One-time Opportunities

If you want to participate in Work Saturdays or perform one time volunteer help, you do not need to attend an orientation.

  • Organize a drive for supplies
  • Help with one of our "Work Saturdays"
  • Plan a presentation for the mothers
  • Cook a meal for the community
  • Coordinate a special project (i.e. repainting a home, "handyman" days, hosting a baby shower)

Upcoming Work Saturdays

  • The Magdalene House (Phoenix, AZ) Work Saturday May 5th from 9am-12pm, bagels and coffee provided!
  • The Elizabeth House (Tempe, AZ) May 19th 9am - 12pm.
  • The Michael House (Glendale, AZ) May 26th 9am - 12pm.
  • The Zechariah House (Cleveland, OH) June 9th, July 14th 6am - 9am.

Please call or email to let us know you will be coming:

  • Lucy at 602-257-4648 for The Magdalene House
  • Alli at 480-491-0446 for The Elizabeth House
  • Andrea at 842-1000 for The Michael House
  • Peggy at 440-886-2620 at The Zechariah House

Ongoing Opportunities

  • Babysit during our group therapy, Women of Worth
  • Assist with house coverage (answering the phones, etc)
  • Get involved with our fundraising efforts
  • Represent Maggie's Place at an informational table

Maggie's Thrift Arizona, Volunteer Opportunities:

Maggie's Thrift is a social enterprise run by Maggie's Place. We are in need of regular volunteers Monday through Saturday. If you are interested in helping out, contact Sarah at 602.252.1178 or volunteer.thrift@maggiesplace.org.

Volunteer Orientation

Are you interested in learning more about Maggie's Place and about ways you can get involved? Contact the following Directors of Volunteers regarding the next Volunteer Orientation:

The Elizabeth House (Tempe, AZ) email Alli or call (480) 491-0446

The Magdalene House (Phoenix, AZ) email Lucy or call (602) 257-4648

The Michael House (Glendale, AZ) email Andrea or call (623) 842-1000

The Zechariah House (Cleveland, OH) email Peggy or call (440) 886-2620

Volunteer Information Form

Join Our Community as a... (Click links below)

If a woman is interested in being a guest at Maggie's Place, she must:

  • be able to provide proof of pregnancy
  • be at least 18
  • have no other children in her custody
  • be free from drugs and alcohol for a period of time
  • not be fleeing a current domestic violence situation
  • willing to live in accordance with the established rules.
  • committed to working on goals of self-improvement.

A Brief Overview:

  • Women come from around the country to live in community
  • Commit to one year or more of volunteer service
  • Work one-on-one with one or two mothers
  • Take turns being on duty in the house and share admin tasks
  • Provided: monthly stipends, room and board, medical insurance
  • Summer staff positions available
  • The minimum age for summer staff is 18; for full-time staff it is 21

Some typical volunteer tasks:

  • Clean or Yard Work
  • Cook Meals
  • Data Entry / Office Work
  • Sort and Organize Donations
  • Run Errands
  • Write Thank You Notes
  • Tutor Moms / Give Presentations