Your time can change a teenager's entire trajectory
MORE THAN JUST VOLUNTEERING
Showing up for a kid whose parent is locked up proves to them that adults can be reliable.
These opportunities go beyond just volunteering; they show that their circumstances don't define them, and that someone actually cares about their future.
Ways to Get Involved
Mentoring & Guidance
Spend time with teens one-on-one or in small groups. Help with homework, talk through college applications, or just be someone they can count on to listen without judgment.
Support Our Events
We host college tours, vision board workshops, seasonal gatherings, and community events throughout the year. We need hands to help set up, supervise activities, connect with kids, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Share Your Expertise
Are you good at resume building? Know your way around FAFSA? Work in a trade or technical field? Teach at a college? Your real-world knowledge is exactly what these teens need to see what's actually possible.
Donate Your Skills
We're always looking for people who can help with marketing, graphic design, event planning, fundraising, photography, or social media. If you've got a skill that could help us reach more people or run better programs, we want to hear from you.
Advocate & Spread the Word
Talk about us. Share our posts. Connect us with schools, community centers, or organizations that work with teens. Sometimes the biggest help is just making sure the right people know we exist.
These kids didn't choose their situation. But you can choose to be part of their solution
What We're Looking For
We need people who:
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Actually like teenagers and can meet them where they are
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Show up consistently when they commit to something
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Understand that these kids have been let down before and need patience
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Bring energy, not pity
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Can pass a background check
Flexible Options Available
Some people volunteer at one event. Others become weekly mentors. We work with your schedule—what matters most is that when you say you'll be there, you actually show up.
Ready to Help?
Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you with next steps.
Let us know what kind of volunteering interests you, your availability, and any relevant skills or experience.
Questions? Email us at tgibson@survivingfreedom.org
$150000
Our 2026 Fundraising Goal