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Volunteer
At the Community Care Development Network (CCDN), volunteers play a vital role in empowering families and strengthening communities. Our programs touch thousands of lives each month, and your time and skills can help us expand our reach and impact. Whether it’s distributing food, mentoring youth, or supporting outreach events, there are countless ways to get involved.
Ways to Volunteer:
Explore our volunteer opportunities below, complete the application, or join one of our upcoming events. Together, we can strengthen families and build thriving communities.
Human Support Services
Distribute food, clothing, and essential resources to families in need.
Education Support Services
Help students at Inspire Education Academy with tutoring and skill-building.
Family Support Services
Mentor youth, assist parents, and support family-focused programs.
Community Outreach
Support events like the E.L.E.C.T. Teen Summit and pop-up food hubs.
Why Volunteer with CCDN?
By volunteering, you’ll directly contribute to improving lives across Jefferson County. From addressing food insecurity to supporting educational achievements, every hour you give creates meaningful change. You’ll also become part of a passionate and dedicated community striving for equity and empowerment.
Get Started Today! Click below to complete the application.
Volunteer Areas
Life Services
​​Life Services Program provides essential needs such as food, clothes, toiletries, resource connection for rent and utility assistance, administrative support, and more...
Volunteers may choose to help in the food pantry, toiletry pantry, administration, or case management
Community Outreach
CCDN Community Outreach projects are short-term projects. We have projects such as Christmas at CCDN, Back to School Backpack Giveaway, E.L.E.C.T. Teen Summits, building projects, and more...
Volunteers may choose to volunteer in any of these capacities which come around in more seasonal settings.
Inspire Education Academy
Inspire Education Academy is designed to help students enrolled to transition from hard places to life. This program works with youth starting at age 16 and up. The program provides educational support, life development, workforce development, financial literacy, and more...
Volunteers may choose to help tutor in reading and math, become a mentor, or assist with mock interviews
Community Food Hubs
CCDN Community Food Hubs provide up to 160lbs monthly to families in need. To be a community food hub volunteer you can assist with the following areas: administration, loaders, runners, or at our warehouse constructing and preparing orders
​Youth, Parent, and Family Mentoring
CCDN Mentoring Programs provide support to youth, parents, and families. The support comes in the form of mentoring sessions group and private (upon request). We work in settings that help provide practical solutions to barriers for youth, parents, and families. The outcomes assist in developing problem-solving skills, better communication, and critical thinking
Volunteers may choose to be a speaker in group settings or provide resource support.
Volunteer Opportunities
Food Hub Helper
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Volunteer Tutor
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Volunteer Teacher
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Youth Mentor
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Parent Peer Mentor
