Member Involvement
There are many ways members can get involved and are encouraged to participate at every level of the organization. Parents who have benefited from SPFO are encouraged to give back by helping others in the program. One way they do this is by planning and implementing specific services for our members. Many serve on the Parent Leadership Committee and participate on the following standing committees: Birthday, Community Outreach Activities, Health Education, Newsletter, Program, Summer Camp, Recreation, and Youth.

Community Involvement
Community members are very much needed and encouraged to take part in either leadership or advisory capacities, or direct participation in programs and events. Here are some of the ways you can participate, based on your individual talents and interests:

• Community Advisory Committee – members represent a broad spectrum of the community and bring talents in program development, event planning, accounting, legal support, mental health, web development, and more. New members are always welcome!

• Volunteer Support – Help is always appreciated and needed in the following areas. You can share your expertise as part of a committee or take on specific tasks. Supervision and training is provided as needed:

Administrative support: Help with special projects, data entry, phone support, preparation of materials, research and contact sources of free food.

Publicity: Assist with publications, media relations, website maintenance & development.

Fundraising: Help with grant writing, serve on fundraising committee and help with strategy, contacts.

Special Events: Help with planning, preparation, setup, speakers, catering.

Meetings: Assist with room set up, bagging groceries, vendor pickups, hot meal purchase and preparation, transportation, daycare.

Programs: Provide tutoring for youth program, mentoring, lead workshops, find speakers for parent and youth programs.

Newsletter: assist with writing, layout & design, and publication.

• Urgent Needs

Finding a Home for SPFO: One of the most pressing needs of SPFO is finding a permanent home for the program. We currently rent space once a month for programs and operate out of private homes. We need help in seeking out available real estate, either to rent or purchase.

Website: We are looking for technical maintenance support for our website.

Hot Meals: We are seeking an organization that would be willing to purchase, prepare and serve hot meals for our family meeting on the first Saturday of every month.

To volunteer, please click on “Contact Us” on the sidebar and either give us a call or email us. We welcome and need your support!