Welcome — and thank you for your interest in volunteering with Mother Mentors!
Your time, energy, and heart are incredible gifts to our community. Volunteers are at the center of everything we do, helping families feel seen, supported, and connected.
Four Great Ways To Get Involved:
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Shift: Weekly, 2–3 hours (scheduled with family)
Reports to: Program CoordinatorFamily Mentors provide one-on-one support to caregivers during the early years of parenting. This role is personal and meaningful, built on trust, respect, and genuine connection. Mentors walk alongside families, offering encouragement, a listening ear, and support that adapts to each family’s unique needs.
What you’ll do:
Spend time with a family weekly for 6 months
Listen, encourage, and support caregivers as they navigate parenthood
Play with children and provide light, practical help as needed
Connect families to resources through the Program Coordinator
This role is for you if: you are open-minded, generous, kind-hearted, and flexible—able to adapt to a family’s evolving needs while believing in the power of supportive relationships to strengthen caregivers and communities.
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Shift: Flexible, 2–4 hours per month
Reports to: Program CoordinatorThe Parent Pantry provides diapers, wipes, formula, and gently used items for families with children birth to five. As a Sorter/Organizer, you’ll keep donations tidy and ready for families, helping create a space that feels welcoming and cared for.
What you’ll do:
Sort and organize donations (clothing, diapers, wipes, etc.)
Stock and prepare shelves for visitors
Keep the pantry clean and inviting
Notify staff when supplies run low
This role is for you if: you love organizing, enjoy behind-the-scenes support, and want to help families feel cared for.
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Shift: One Saturday per month, 9 AM–1 PM
(Oak Harbor: 1st & 3rd · Langley: 2nd & 4th)
Reports to: Program CoordinatorAs a Shopkeeper, you’ll be the welcoming face of the Parent Pantry and an ambassador for Mother Mentors’ programs and community support. You’ll greet families, help them find what they need, and introduce them to the resources and services that Mother Mentors offers. Your knowledge and care help ensure that every visit feels supportive, organized, and inviting.
What you’ll do:
Welcome families with warmth and respect
Assist visitors in locating items and sharing information about Mother Mentors’ programs
Maintain organized, well-stocked, and inviting shelves
Represent Mother Mentors’ mission and values in the community
This role is for you if: you are community-minded, enjoy connecting with families, and want to support caregivers while representing Mother Mentors’ work with knowledge and care.
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Shift: Once Weekly, 9 AM–12 PM
Reports to: Playscape FacilitatorPlayscape is a play-and-learn space where caregivers and children (0–5) connect, play, and grow. As a Playscape Assistant, you’ll help set up, support families during play, and keep the space joyful and safe.
What you’ll do:
Assist with set-up and clean-up
Welcome families and foster a friendly atmosphere
Support play and learning activities
Help maintain a safe, organized space
This role is for you if: you enjoy children, value community, and love creating joyful spaces.
Volunteer Requirements
All volunteers are essential to creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for families. To help us maintain this standard, all volunteers must:
Be warm, compassionate, caring, and respectful in all interactions
Have knowledge of, or interest in learning about, early childhood development
Be able and willing to pass a background check
Be reliable and committed to attending scheduled shifts
Notify the Program Coordinator promptly if unable to attend
Be flexible and adaptable when plans or family needs change
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion while engaging with families
Your dedication, care, and willingness to learn help ensure every family feels supported and every volunteer experience is meaningful.