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House Parent

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Wayne, IN
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 21, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT
    End Date:
    January 1, 2029, 7:15 PM EST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Two (2) hours on designated evening peer-support group nights
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    Must be at least 16 years old with a desire to support children. Be able to work as a team member. Agree to criminal background check prior to assuming duties.

    Description

    House Parent

    Overview: Volunteer house parents are the first to greet families on program nights. House parents work in teams of 2 to 4 individuals helping to prepare our program space for service of dinner, serve pizza to families, and assisting with tidying up our facility. This position includes an easy learn as you go training process.

    Basics:​​

    Help set up and serve pizza and dessert to children and their families, then assist with facility clean up

    Minimum of one (1) evening a month for two (2) hours (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)

    Training: come in and observe for a couple of nights. It’s really that easy!

    Qualifications:​​

    Must be at least 16 years old with a desire to support children and families who have experienced a death

    Be able to work as a team member

    Willing to interact with families and other volunteers

    Agree to criminal background check prior to assuming duties

    Be trustworthy working in a confidential environment​

    Time Commitment:​​

    Two (2) hours on designated evening peer-support group nights

    Watch our video to learn more: What Program Night is Like at Erin's House

    Location

    On-site

    Erin's House for Grieving Children

    5670 YMCA Park Drive West, Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

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