Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals seeking to work directly with youth and/or staff during the week at UrbanPromise. There are many options available (daytime and evening) depending on your area of interest and availability.
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For more information about volunteering, please contact: Susan Wilhelm Potential volunteers are required to complete the forms in the following link: A background check must also be completed and submitted with a $25 check made payable to "UrbanPromise." Please return all completed forms to: Volunteer Coordinator |
Volunteer Opportunities
Current Needs:
Artist Teacher-in-Residence: CamdenForward School (K-8) and UrbanPromise Academy (9-12) seek interns/artists/teachers for a teaching residency at our main East Camden campus. The residency is for 2-6 months (but is flexible), and the teacher may be provided with an artist studio during that time period. All inquries should be sent to the attention of Dressler Smith, art director at dsmith@urbanpromiseusa.org.
Office/Administrative Support: Additional administrative assistance is needed during the work week (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Please contact Susan at swilhelm@urbanpromiseusa.org if interested.
Ongoing Needs:
Tutors at UrbanPromise Academy, CamdenForward School, or AfterSchool Programs: Tutor students in reading and math in a one-on-one or small group setting. Focus will be on providing students with support and strategies to become independent learners and thinkers. Time commitment: Depends on department
Receptionist/Administrative Assistance, Main Office, UrbanPromise Academy or CamdenForward School: Answer and screen phone calls, fax, copy, and type paperwork and various documents. Input data into computer, organize files, prepare memos, letters, and flyers. Time commitment: Any four-hour block of time Monday-Friday/a.m. or p.m.
Classroom Aid, CamdenForward School: Assist teachers in the classroom with tutoring, reading in small groups, grading assignments, bulletin board preparation, copying, monitoring/escorting children, computer input, and other classroom related duties. Time Commitment: Monday-Friday/8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ACT Prep Tutors, StreetLeader Program: Prepare high school students (from UrbanPromise Academy, StreetLeaders, and StreetLeader alumni) for the ACT needed for college entrance. Tutors are specifically needed in math and English. Time commitment: Tuesday/6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Facilities Maintenance: Make UrbanPromise a beautiful place for children and families by helping with facility upkeep. Duties include lawn mowing, painting, cleaning, and minor repair. Time commitment: Flexible
Vehicle Maintenance: Provide automotive maintenance and/or repairs for buses and vans. Change oil, check engine parts, tires, etc. for diesel and gas engines. Must have own equipment and tools. Time Commitment: Flexible
Other Service Opportunities:
Adopt-a-Camp
Local churches and businesses adopt specific camps during the summer. They collect non-perishable supplies (see the ‘Wish List’) or try to commit a $300 donation so a camp can purchase perishable supplies (i.e. ingredients for cooking class or ice cream as a special treat for kids).
Host an Intern Outing
Do you have a pool? A house at the shore? Air conditioning? Then you could host a group of our interns for a Friday night out or a weekend day of relaxation.
Serve as an Intern
If you are a college-age student and want to learn about and experience urban youth ministry through hands-on experience, come and join us for a summer (or a year) through our intern program. For more information, check out our intern page.
Sponsor a Special Event
Local churches and businesses sponsor specific events throughout the year. They may help underwrite the cost of the event or provide in-kind services and/or provide volunteers to staff the event. Special events may include sports leagues, kick-ball tournaments, field trips, and holiday parties.
Special Skills
Do you have a special skill that you could share with our children? Related to art, music, computers, writing, libraries, or physical education? Consider sharing your talent by teaching a class to a group of our youth.