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Serving Santa Barbara County
Become a helper
We need helpers for:
- Assisting during Sunday drop-off hours
- Assisting Spanish speaking applicants
- Sorting donated items
- Delivering assembled applications
- Christmas Program Committee
- Fundraising
- Accounting
- Grant writing
- Social media/PR
- Spreading the word to parenting groups and corporate sponsors
The giving heart of a helper is the most important factor in volunteering. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who are open to working with us. From teenagers to retired folks, it takes a village to support families in need. We also love supporting company volunteer days! Interested in volunteering with us? Sign up for a time slot here to join us sorting baby items and filling orders. For larger groups or other ways you want to lend your talents, please fill out our short application below.
Why We Volunteer
I volunteer because Mothers’ Helpers is such a direct way to support parents in meeting the needs of their young children. It's an efficient effective process that truly makes a difference.
- TERESA
We’re Growing Our Board — and We’d Love Your Help
Mothers’ Helpers is entering an exciting season of growth and is seeking to add 4–6 new Board
Members who want to make a meaningful, hands-on impact for families with babies in our community.
This is a light-lift leadership opportunity for individuals with professional expertise who are excited to further our mission of ensuring every baby thrives and support our Executive Director and growing team. Board members attend quarterly meetings, offer strategic insight and guidance, help steward the organization’s mission and resources, and serve as ambassadors for Mothers’ Helpers within the community.
Board Expertise We’re Seeking
Human Resources
~1 hour every two weeks
• Run payroll for two part-time employees using Paychex
• Maintain and update the employee handbook
• Support job postings and candidate screening as needed
Development / Fundraising
~1 hour every two weeks
• Oversee financial donations
• Ensure donation receipts and thank-you notes are sent
• Provide direction and oversight to grant writers
• Strengthen donor stewardship practices
Events
Time varies seasonally
• Provide strategic oversight for fundraising and community events
• Serve as board lead or chair for an events committee
• Support sponsorship outreach and community partnerships related to events
• Collaborate with staff to set event goals, timelines, and budgets
PR / Communications
Time varies seasonally
• Provide strategic oversight for fundraising and community events
• Serve as board lead or chair for an events committee
• Support sponsorship outreach and community partnerships related to events
• Collaborate with staff to set event goals, timelines, and budgets
Finance
~1 hour per week
Social Work / Maternal & Child Health
Time varies, advisory role
• Provide financial oversight and governance for the organization
• Develop and review the annual budget with the Executive Director
• Manage accountant relationships and tax/financial filings
• Ideally someone based in North Santa Barbara County
• Bring expertise in maternal and child health, early childhood development, or social services
• Help guide program strategy and support families in our community
If you know someone who is thoughtful, dependable, and excited about supporting families during one of the most vulnerable times in life, we would be deeply grateful if you’d share this or make an introduction. Strong boards are built through community, and referrals are one of the most meaningful ways to grow.
Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Contact Michelle Erickson, Board Chair & Executive Director: michelle@mothershelpers.org
Helpers in action
