Our work is made possible, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers. As a small, community-based organization, we rely on all types of volunteers. This allows us to keep our overhead costs low and direct funds where they’re most needed–helping people in need.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

INTAKE VOLUNTEERS (Spanish/English Speakers Needed)

Do you enjoy talking with people?

Are you a good listener?

Do you like assisting individuals in need?

• Intake volunteers work with us throughout the year. They return calls to individuals who contact us seeking help.
• They listen to clients’ stories, provide referrals, follow up for more information, and explain how our process works.
• Intake volunteers must be excellent listeners, possess strong interpersonal skills, and maintain firm boundaries.
• This job can be completed remotely with only a computer and a phone.
• Training and ongoing support is provided.

TECHNOLOGY VOLUNTEERS

Do you enjoy trouble-shooting computer or IT challenges?

Do you have a specialty in a technology-related field?

• We always need skilled helpers as we continue to explore and invest in technology.
• Remote opportunity.

BELL-RINGERS

Self-Help partners with the Salvation Army to raise funds for our emergency basic needs assistance in Los Alamos County yearly through the holiday bell-ringing fundraiser. Volunteers ring the bell at local grocery stores to raise funds – that’s it! This is a very easy, low-commitment, low-barrier-to-entry way to make a difference, and we welcome all comers. More information is available here.

BOARD MEMBERS

Are you motivated by our mission?

Have you been helped by Self Help?

Do you have nonprofit board experience, or would you like experience serving as a board member?

• If you live or work in any of the counties we serve, please contact us if you are interested in serving on our board.
• We are particularly interested in recruiting board members with similar lived experiences to those we help.

SEED GRANT COMMITTEE

Do you enjoy helping small businesses get off the ground?

Do you have entrepreneurial expertise?

• The committee reviews applications to our seed money program,  follows up with applicants for more information, and recommends whether to fund the application.

OTHER VOLUNTEERS

We periodically need other volunteers on an ad-hoc basis, from marketing to strategic planning.

 If you want to get involved in a way other than those listed above, please contact us.