​As a nonprofit organization, we appreciate the valuable support we receive from our volunteers. This donation of their time saves our organization both time and money that allows us to provide more for our children and families.
 
We have many opportunities for groups and individuals to volunteer for an hour, a day, or an ongoing basis.  Volunteers spend time with our children, teach specific skills to children and to parents, help us maintain our facilities and playgrounds, and serve on our Board of Directors and Policy Council. 

​2017-2018 By the Numbers

• # of Volunteers = 366
• # of Volunteer Hours = 7,645
• Money Saved through Volunteer Service = $137,578

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​Classroom Support

• Story Telling
• Cleaning 
• Playing Games 
• Holding/Rocking Babies 
• Decorating/Creating Fun Space

​Gardening in Our Community Gardens

• Weeding​​
• Planting
• ​Watering
• Infrastructure projects​

​Administrative Support

• Event planning
• Fundraising support
• Marketing coordination
  

Maintenance 

• Maintain Walking Paths for Children
• Maintain Playgrounds for Children
• Fixing or Repairing Items

Board Activities

• Serve as a Board Member
• Help on one of the Board Committees

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​Volunteer Application

If you would like to volunteer at Verner, please complete the application below.  For questions about volunteering, please call Ciera Mead at (828) 298-0808 ext. 132 or email volunteer@verneremail.org