We Have A Red Apron For You
Our Volunteers transform lives and over the past 37 years have helped to make Bluffton Self Help the organization it is today. Join our dedicated group of over 350 volunteers and explore some of the opportunities to give back.
Red Apron Volunteer Opportunities
Education and Training Volunteers
Help neighbors become successful in their home, workplace, and community by providing instruction in reading, writing, math, conversational English, GED preparation, workshops, or one-on-one tutoring.
To become a tutor, knowledge of languages other than English is not necessary; neither is prior teaching experience. Training is provided to all potential tutors.
Basic Needs Volunteers
Basic Needs volunteers work in The Market to help stock and organize shelves with groceries, hygiene items, and clothing. Help neighbors shop, check-in, check-out and carry groceries to their cars. There are also opportunities to support the financial assistance programs and help neighbors apply for educational scholarships. Client Intake volunteers work one-on-one with clients in-person and over the phone.
Special programs and holidays also provide opportunities to give back throughout the year.
Volunteer Spotlight
We couldn’t do it without all of our amazing volunteers!
From Volunteer to Board Member to Couples Who Serve
After retiring to Bluffton in 2021, Mike Slovak joined Bluffton Self Help as an ESL tutor in 2023 and recently added BSH Board Member to his title last month. His wife, Denise, joined the team as a Red Apron last fall, first as a greeter for The Resource Hub’s welcome...
Cheers to 15 Years of Services
When we reflect upon the definition of dedication, Bob Ferrick and Jan Trabb are two volunteers who immediately spring to mind thanks to their combination of thirty years {15 years each} of service. The two have no doubt witnessed numerous chapters of the Bluffton...
Volunteers of the Year | Peggy Weaver and Marcie Patton
We rely on volunteers in every aspect of our mission. Our Red Apron Volunteers are dedicated and have the heart to make a difference. Our 318 volunteers selflessly devote thousands of hours for the betterment of our organization, and we could not do this work without...