Volunteers get involved

Volunteering is not only rewarding, but also fun. Plaid House is looking for individuals who are interested in working with teenage girls. We are in need of people who can offer one or two hours a week to be a mentor for a resident. A mentor offers guidance, support and individual attention to one resident. This is especially important for those residents who do not receive regular contact from their families.

We also need people who have particular skills or talents which they can share with the girls. Examples of such skills would be crafts, hairstyling, yoga or cooking. Sometimes a group of people volunteers to organize an outing once a month for a group of girls.

Plaid House is also in need of additional Board Members. In addition to meetings every other month the Board carries out its tasks through various committees. If you feel unable to make the commitment as a Board Member but can still contribute your talents to one of the following committees:

• Fundraising
• Public relations
• Program and personnel
• Finance
• Board development.

If you are interested in exploring volunteerism, please contact us or call Bernadette Clarke, Business Manager at 973-267-4008.