Volunteer with us.
Volunteers are the critical piece that allows our students to pursue their potential. It is only with the involvement of volunteers that our students receive the individual mentoring that changes their lives or the academic support that makes success in school a possibility. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our community and impact youth!
AFterschool:
Homework hour is from 3:00-4:00PM Monday through Thursday, Activity hour is from 4:00-5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Build relationships and positively influence students by helping with drop-in homework, academic stations, daily activity helping with café. Tutoring can be scheduled with student to help a student with homework and projects for specific subject needs.
Boys + Girls program
Girls/Boys Program meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 4:00-5:00pm. Girls: Develop strong, confident women by taking part in monthly workshops and activities aimed at holistic development and promoting healthy community. Boys: Be a role model to our boys by developing and/or participating in monthly action-packed activities and critical conversations and workshops.
MAkerspace
The Makerspace in our Avondale center is open daily Monday through Thursday and provides a space for students to explore creative arts including pottery, sewing, graphic design, horticulture, and more! Volunteers would assist Makerspace coordinator with activity and clean up.
Body Shop Program
The Garage Body Shop meets every Monday and Tuesday in Kennett and Wednesday and Thursday in Avondale. The program provides fitness and physical health workshops. Students learn about the benefits and safety of weight lifting, proper cardio, stretching, and how to maintain healthy growing bodies. Students work together to perform physical activity but also learn trust and relational skills through a safe and comfortable workout space. Volunteers will join students in exercises, build relationships, and provide safety and support during workouts.
MAPS Program
MAPS meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday in Kennett Square and 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Avondale from 4:00-5:00 pm. Work with our juniors and seniors to build skills that will help them be successful after high school. Help write resumes, find and apply for scholarships, research colleges and post high school options.
Fundraising + Events
Help with mailings, event planning, decoration, and event success including our annual Holiday Auction, Spring Campaign, and monthly Parent Events. Work with a group and contribute to the success of a major funding opportunity.
Other Support Positions
Community Liaison: Twice monthly. Get out in the community and share the good news of The Garage at community events and presentations to local organizations.
Drive Coordinator: Monthly, flexible. Coordinate with local groups, businesses, and churches to host drives for snacks, school supplies, and gift cards for our after school programming.
Transportation: Offer safe and reliable transportation for students during after-school program for off-site events and field trips.
One-time Workshop Presenter: Very flexible. Offer a presentation to our students on your career, business, or hobby.
Administrative: Twice monthly. Help us to input data, student attendance, grades, new student information, etc.
Maintenance: Flexible. Attend to various maintenance needs at either center.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete the form below or contact:
Murphy McArdle, Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer SIgn up.
To become a volunteer, please complete this form.
“I volunteer at the Garage because I hope to inspire the students to believe that anything is possible for them. Some of my favorite memories in my two and a half years of volunteering include baking the cakes for the birthday celebrations as well as building relationships with individual students and seeing their eyes light up when they are talking about something they are passionate about. I enjoy talking with students about what their future plans are and just describing what was great about their day.”
— Cynthia, Garage Afterschool Volunteer