• Grant writing – there are grants out there that we would qualify for, but we need help finding them and completing the required applications.
• Data management – We use Google Sheets to organize our information and our finances, and are always open to someone who is proficient with that platform.
• Publicity – we can use help putting out press releases, creating brochures, etc.
• Website – we can always use help maintaining our website.
• Social Media (Instagram/Facebook) –  we can use help keeping our Instagram and our Facebooks accounts up to date.
• Development/Business solicitations – if you are comfortable asking people or businesses for donations then we could REALLY use your help. We know that there are local businesses who would be willing to support local organizations such as ours, but we need help reaching out to them.
• Computers – we refurbish computers for families and prepare new laptops for college kids. We can always use someone with good IT skills. We also appreciate people who are good with computer basics who can help a set up computers for a family or college student.
• CPA/Auditing – we sometimes need help at tax time with various tax forms. We also can always use the skills of someone who is good with numbers as we grow in size and budget.
• Thank you notes – if you are looking for a volunteer job that allows you to stay at home with your kids this is the place for you.  We often need help writing thank you notes for donations made to T&E Care.

Helping directly with a family

• College application process – we have different mentors working with college students who are struggling with FAFSA applications, the general financial aid process, and other decisions about college. You don’t need to be a professional. If you’ve had a child go through this process and you found it easy to follow you can help.
• Legal advice– some families run into situations that require legal advice of all different sorts: divorce, employment, foreclosure, etc. If you are a lawyer (or know one) who could give us a little time now and then, we’d really appreciate hearing from you.
• Construction skills – many of the homes the families live in are in a state of disrepair. If you are a handyman or contractor, or have skills doing minor electrical or plumbing work, please let us know.
• Financial skills – if you are good with budgeting, we would love to connect you with a family to help them work through some financial difficulties that might be hindering their path to a better future.
• Job assistance – if you have human resource skills (can look at resumes, can offer advice on interviewing, etc.) we would love to put your name on our list. Often helping people get new jobs is the most important step to getting them back on their feet.
• Spending time with kids – we are always looking for people with extra time who could be a “big brother” or “big sister” to some local kids.
• Tutoring – we occasionally get requests from families looking for extra tutoring help for their child/children. If this is something you’d be willing to offer, we’d love to hear from you.
• Social work skills – we love to know people who understand the general government bureaucracy in applying for assistance.  When a person is struggling this can be a huge mountain for them to climb alone.

Helping with a T&E Care program or event

• Fundraisers – for our big fundraiser each fall we need lots of volunteers: planning decorations and activities, soliciting auction prizes and sponsors, creating the program booklet, managing the silent auction and raffles, record keeping, sending invitations, etc. Contact us at fallfest@tecare.org.
• Furniture moving – Now and then we provide furniture to families who have moved to a new home in this area and have no furniture, or just need a new bed or other furniture. If you have a large vehicle and are willing to help move items let us know at stuff@tecare.org
• Help with our programs – we run a number of programs during the year that are labor intensive. These include:
  • our School Supply Drive – committee work begins in early spring; the drive runs in June. Questions: schoolsupplies@tecare.org
  • our Holiday Drive – committee work begins late September, the drive runs mid November through early December and our sorting days are the 1st or 2nd week of December. Questions: holidays@tecare.org
  • our Holiday Dinners – we help families at both Thanksgiving and around Christmas with special meals. We organize a month or so before the actual holiday and deliver the food just prior to the holiday.
  • our Camp Assistance Program – the committee work begins in January as we work with families to cover cost of summer camps.  Our program runs throughout the entire spring. Questions: camp@tecare.org
  • our Stuff Program – this runs all year long helping families who have asked for household items; it is NOT labor intensive all the time – just whenever such a request comes in. Questions: stuff@tecare.org

Other types of assistance

• Auto skills – many of the families we support have OLD cars, or they are looking to buy a used car. We could really use the advice of a mechanic (or someone who knows cars) now and then.
• Other skills – we know there are other ways people can help – let us know what your skills are and how we can best use your talent.