Give Comfort, Hope, and Understanding

Would you like to make an impact in a grieving child's life? Now is your chance! Click the application tab below or contact Volunteer and Mentor Coordinator at Bobbie.Santiago@ValeriesHouse.org for information.

Group Facilitators (Group Buddies)

Volunteer Orientation at Valerie’s House

Looking to make a difference in the life of a grieving child?
We’d love to have you join our Valerie’s House family.

Our volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive space for children and families to heal after loss. If you have a caring heart and a little time to give, you can help us ensure no child grieves alone.

Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Orientation to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can help.

Upcoming Orientation Sessions

Punta Gorda
📅 Monday, June 23
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 233 E. Mackenzie St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Fort Myers
📅 Monday, June 30
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 3551 Valerie’s House Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Have Questions or Want to Talk First?

Reach out to:
Bobbie Santiago
Volunteer & Group Manager
📞 239-898-2934
📧 bobbie.santiago@valerieshouse.org
🌐 valerieshouse.org

Come see how you can help bring hope, healing, and connection to families who need it most.

Leads/Co-Leads for Children, Teen, & Adult Groups

A group facilitator is a person who can meet our grieving children, teens, and adults where they are and provide support to them as they work through their grief.

Facilitators listen, encourage, and engage children and teens in their peer support groups. Compassion, understanding, and a willingness to support others are necessities in this role. We provide the training; you provide the love.

Before becoming a group facilitator, volunteers must participate in a comprehensive facilitator training session offered twice a year.

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our in-person and virtual support groups. If you are interested, please apply.

A one-year commitment is encouraged for at least two evenings a month from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

Lee and Collier County interested volunteers, please contact Bobbie Santiago at (239) 898-2934 or at Bobbie.Santiago@ValeriesHouse.org

Charlotte County interested volunteers, please contact Amy Huddleston at (941)769-4915 or at amy.huddleston@valerieshouse.org

House Maintenance & Tabling Events

The Valerie’s House team is always grateful to have help from volunteers interested in helping us maintain the landscaping around our Fort Myers and Naples homes and representing our organization all around Southwest Florida. If you would like to volunteer to help with landscaping or a tabling event, please complete the brief form below so we can match you with the perfect project!

Group Activity Prep

Prepares Group Activities

Do you have a creative mind? Would you like to put those thoughts to work while assisting grieving children/teens in the community? Join our Program team and help bring grief support activities to life by gathering supplies and preparing the exercises used in peer support groups. No experience required. Just have fun with it!

Greeter/Parking Helper

Welcome Families to Group Nights and Assist with Parking

Be a welcoming smile as families come through the doors of Valerie's House on group nights. Assist children, teens, and caregivers with sign-in and name tags. Mingle and get to know our families. It could also be a great opportunity to volunteer with a friend or spouse!

Parking is tight, so help us get all vehicles parked safely.

A commitment of one hour, two evenings a month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, is encouraged.

Dinner Helper

Help Set up, Serve, and Clean up Potluck Dinners

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this holds at Valerie's House. Join us twice a month to set up, serve, and clean up dinner. Please get to know our families as they join you in the kitchen!

A commitment of at least 1.5 hours, two evenings a month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm encouraged.

Interested in learning more or want to ask about a different volunteer project?

Contact Bobbie Santiago

Volunteer and Mentor Coordinator
Phone: (239) 898-2934
Email: Bobbie.Santiago@ValeriesHouse.org