Volunteers are the “special sauce” that adds flavor to The Depot and makes it work!

WHY BECOME A DEPOT VOLUNTEER

The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center (The Depot) is a faith-based, 501(c)3, non-profit organization that provides Teens in East Jordan and throughout the Jordan Valley a “Safe Place to BE” where their needs are met through Christ-like love. While at The Depot, the Teens can socialize, play games, work on homework, and be mentored by caring volunteers… This is where YOU come in!

Our goal is to help these young people become connected, responsible, confident, equipped, and prepared young adults. We believe all these qualities are made more complete when they choose to follow Jesus and learn to be complete through Him.

Although we are faith-based as an organization, we are not affiliated with or governed by a particular church or denomination nor do the Teens that we serve need to belong to a church,
go to church, or even believe in God to attend and participate in The Depot’s programs and activities. All are welcomed, loved, and accepted for exactly who they are!

WHAT DO THEY DO?

Excellent question! While no two “Depot Days” are the same, the typical ways our volunteers serve our teens on any given day could, to list just a few, include:

• Helping prepare and serve meals with over 5,000 meals served every year!!
• Roll a bowling ball with the teens and/or keep track of their bowling scores
• As a mentor, provide insight and wisdom to teens with whom you make a special connection
• “Spill the tea” (teen slang for “chat”) with one or a small group of teens about whatever is on their mind
• Play pool, board games, cards, or do arts & crafts with the teens
• Help clean up at the end of the day

YOUR NEXT STEPS

If you have any questions, please call The Depot’s Outreach Director, Scott Gillespie, at (231) 222-2224. Before making a decision, many of our new volunteers first schedule a time to come visit and see us in action during one of our Monday, Wednesday, or Friday after-school sessions.

Once you are ready to join The Depot Family, you will complete and submit a Volunteer Application. With the safety of our teens being a top priority, you will provide references and consent to a basic-level background check. (Click the button below to download and review/complete your Volunteer Application.)