How to Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work

Project 16:49 relies on volunteers to assist with various events and special projects throughout the year. To receive information on upcoming volunteer opportunities, please complete the form below. 

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Explore Group Opportunities

Do you have an employee group, service organization, or congregation looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth? Here are a few ideas to engage your group.

On-Site Work Days

Bring your group to one (or both) of our Transitional Living Program homes

  • Freshen up a room(s) with a fresh coat of paint
  • Deep clean TLP home common areas
  • Minor home improvement projects and repairs
  • Outdoor clean up, landscaping
  • Help prepare items for distribution (back to school, winter care bags, holiday bags, etc.)

Off-Site Projects

Help generate awareness about and resources for Project 16:49

  • Organize a collection drive  (contact us for most needed items)
  • Hold a FUNdraiser (optional:  invite us to come speak)
  • Purchase supplies and assemble kits for youth:
    • Hygiene kits
    • Winter care kits
    • School kits
    • Apartment move-in kits
  • Help make the holidays merrier with a holiday gift drive, angel tree, special meal, or contact us with other ideas