Volunteer
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…. If it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently.”
– Romans 12:6-8 (NIV)
Get Involved
From the entrance to the end of the day, we welcome volunteers where and when they can contribute. As a community based mission, The Foundry wants to gather the skills and opportunities our neighbors and other members of faith can provide.
If you are interested in volunteering, see our needs below and complete a volunteer application. For more information, contact Shawna Wood at swood@thefoundrybg.org.
Ways to Volunteer
Preschool Academy
Our cornerstone program is excited to put your unique skills to service. Each volunteer experience in our preschool is tailored to the best use and expertise of the individual.
After School Academy
Monday through Thursday throughout the semester, we welcome volunteers who act as mentors to engage can give children individual attention and help with homework.
Summer Enrichment Camp
Our Summer Enrichment Camp is a vibrant, fun-filled experience where volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for children. Whether it’s helping with activities, building relationships, or offering support behind the scenes, every volunteer contributes to the overall success of the camp.
No matter your interests or experience level, there’s a place for you to serve. We’ll provide training, guidance, and encouragement so you can confidently jump in and make a difference. Volunteering at camp is a meaningful way to invest in the lives of children while being part of a joyful and purpose-driven team during the summer.
Community Events
Volunteering at our community events is a meaningful way to serve others, connect with neighbors, and make a lasting impact, all while having fun! Whether it’s helping with setup, welcoming guests, serving food, or engaging with kids’ activities, there’s a role for everyone.
These events are also a great opportunity to get the whole family involved. Kids, teens, and adults can serve together, creating shared experiences that build character, deepen relationships, and model the joy of giving back. No special skills are needed, just a willing heart.
Grounds / Facility Upkeep
Serve on one of several teams of volunteers that help to keep the facility and grounds looking inviting to all who enter our doors. Work (and fun) days are scheduled several times a year. Sign up now and we will let you know when the dates approach.
Fundraising Assistance
If you are passionate about identifying resources, you might be just the person to help with networking, coordinating, or a variety of other administrative assistance opportunities that are crucial to making everything run smoothly.
Translator/Interpreter
We need folks to assist with family home visits, events, and parent meetings as needed throughout the school year. Our biggest needs right now are Spanish and Swahili.
Community Gardens
Join the West Side Community Gardeners, a group of The Foundry neighbors that host gardening and canning classes, healthy eating events, potlucks and more at The Foundry. If you are passionate about healthy eating with fresh food, you will enjoy this group.
Volunteer Application
Click HERE to fill out an online volunteer application
10 Years of Preschool
2025 marks 10 years of preschool at The Foundry. Check out our 10-year anniversary Video in case we missed you at our Homecoming event!
Talent is universal.
Opportunity is not.
The Foundry is using an intervention educational model that is extraordinarily high quality to make an incredible impact in the lives of young children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to excel educationally.
Get Involved:
How to Donate
Help support The Foundry’s mission of transformation through the love of Jesus for our neighbors in the West End of Bowling Green.
How to Volunteer
Interested in giving your time and service to help build the community in the West End of Bowling Green? Volunteer with The Foundry.
How to Enroll
Learn about The Foundry’s education process and how parental involvement is critical to the success of the child and the strategy of life-long change.