Office address: 700 8th Avenue West Birmingham, AL 35204 (location will vary based on where you volunteer)
Phone: 205-322-9296
Website: https://www.northstarsoccerministries.org
Contact: Soccer Coach during the week or Game Day on Saturday Soccer contact: paul@northstarsoccerministries.org
Outreach/Administrative Volunteers: kristen@northstarsoccerministries.org
Address: 701 25th Street North Birmingham, AL Website: https://jvtf.org/visit-volunteer/
Contact: 205-453-7268 or volunteer@jvtf.org
Times: Seasonal Open Volunteer Hours 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays March – November (vary depending with weather)
Requirements: Sign waiver and closed-toe shoes. Water and hat recommended
Address: 1901 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205
Website: http://www.bbbsbhm.org/get-involved/volunteer-enrollment-process/ Contact: 205-939-5590
Requirements: Attend information meeting, fill out Application, Background check, and training Also offers E-mentoring
Description: The Desert Supply Co. offers in-school and after-school programs and workshops to children in the Birmingham area and runs a store that supports these programs. Volunteers can assist with children’s programming or the store’s operation.
Address: 5500 First Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35212
Website: http://www.discobham.com/volunteer
Contact: complete online form
Additional Requirements: submit to a background check
How to Volunteer: complete online form
Hours: during and immediately following the school day (programming suspended due to COVID-19)
Description: Sozo Trading Co. is a thrift store funding Sozo Children, a non-profit organization benefiting children in Uganda. Volunteers help organization donations and keep the store in order.
Address: 4 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Website: https://www.sozotrading.org/service/about/
Phone Number: (205) 703-0553
How to Volunteer: call (205) 703-0553 to set up a time
Hours: Monday–Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description: Unless U provides programming to individuals with special needs. Volunteers can assist staff and students with daily activities and events such as field trips and fine arts performances.
Address: 2017 Columbiana Road, Birmingham AL 35216
Website: https://www.unlessu.org/get-involved
Email: director@unlessu.org
Additional Requirements: complete a volunteer application, agree to a volunteer code of conduct, and submit to a background check
Volunteer Application:
https://17bcad2d-5174-422e-b230-1a1129c1bc2d.filesusr.com/ugd/ba5286_6e8b9fa457f9414c99 f3ef71da3dd8a6.pdf
Volunteer Code of Conduct:
https://17bcad2d-5174-422e-b230-1a1129c1bc2d.filesusr.com/ugd/ba5286_d6e590b3882c46d79 b35fa41bb964353.pdf
How to Volunteer: email forms and ID to director@unlessu.org
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 7:15am – 6:00pm
Description: Ronald McDonald House provides services to children who are receiving medical treatment at local hospitals and their families.
Address: 1700 4th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Website: https://www.rmhca.org/volunteer/
Phone Number: (205) 638-7255
Additional Requirements: volunteering suspending during COVID-19 (still accepting donations)
How to Volunteer: volunteering suspending during COVID-19 (still accepting donations)
Hours: volunteering suspending during COVID-19 (still accepting donations)
Description: The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham provides services including food, clothing, shelter, and assistance with essential utilities to individuals in need in the greater Birmingham area. Volunteers can assist with the Clothing Closet and Marketplace food distribution.
Address: Center of Hope, 2015 26th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Website: http://salvationarmyalm.org/birmingham/volunteer-opportunities/
Volunteer Contact: Victoria Salinas, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Number: (205) 328-0743
Email: victoria.salinas@uss.salvationarmy.org
Additional Requirements: N/A
How to Volunteer: complete online volunteer application and sign up for a shift online
Hours:
Clothing Closet: Fridays 8:45 am – 11:45 am
Marketplace: Wednesdays 8:45 am – 12:45 pm
Description: First Light provides homeless women and their children with shelter, food, and other services. Volunteers can assist with meals, overnight routines, and special activities and events.
Address: 2230 Fourth Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Website: https://www.firstlightshelter.org/volunteer/opportunities.html
Volunteer Contact: Deborah Everson, Director of Volunteer Services
Phone Number: (205) 323-4277
Email: deborah.everson@firstlightshelter.org
Additional Requirements: for overnight volunteers – female volunteers preferred
How to Volunteer: complete online volunteer interest form
Hours: all hours depending on activity
Description: YWCA Central Alabama provides housing, child development services, domestic violence services, and other services. Volunteers can assist with after-school children’s programming, domestic violence services, the career clothes closet, and special events.
Address: 309 23rd Street N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Website: http://www.ywcabham.org/volunteer-opportunities
Volunteer Contact: Valerie Johnson, Volunteer and Special Projects Manager
Phone Number: (205) 322-9922
Email: vjohnson@ywcabham.org
Additional Requirements: complete orientation offered monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. and may also be required to submit to a background check
How to Volunteer: call (205) 322-9922 or email vjohnson@ywcabham.org
In-Person Volunteering: in-person volunteering suspending during COVID-19
Remote Volunteering: opportunities listed on
https://uwca.givepulse.com/event/196043-YWCA-Calling-Various-Talent-and-In-Kindne ss
Hours: in-person volunteering suspended during COVID-19
