Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc. by Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc.

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Columbus, OH 43240

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Join us in supporting system-impacted youth, individuals, and families through healing-centered, community-driven service. Your time can help restore hope and rewrite futures.

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Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc.

Serving System-Impacted Youth, Individuals, and Families

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Stand With Those Most Affected. Serve With Purpose.

Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc. (HLD, Inc.) is a community-rooted, trauma-informed nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, teens, and families who have been impacted by the child welfare, juvenile justice, and adult incarceration systems. These are individuals who too often fall through the cracks, and your time, voice, and skills can be part of changing that.

We are looking for committed volunteers who want to be part of real change, building trust, restoring hope, and walking alongside those rebuilding their lives.

💼 Volunteer Roles that Make a Difference

Youth Support & Mentorship
Engage directly with system-impacted youth through confidence-building activities, reentry workshops, or educational enrichment programs.
Family Engagement & Community Reentry
Support families navigating reunification, healing after separation, or transitioning from incarceration to community life.
Event Support & Outreach
Help host community-based healing events, donation drives (like College Donation Day), and workshops that equip individuals and families with tools for long-term success.
Administrative, Research, and Data Support
Assist behind the scenes to support programming, grant development, or impact tracking that drives funding and services.
Professional Services & Advocacy
Donate your expertise (mental health, education, legal, vocational, etc.) to help build a sustainable ecosystem of support for justice-impacted communities.

🌍 Who We Serve:

Children and youth in or aging out of foster care
Teens impacted by parental incarceration or juvenile justice involvement
Adults reentering society post-incarceration
Families rebuilding after system separation or trauma
Communities disproportionately affected by poverty, surveillance, and system contact

🕒 Time Commitment:

Flexible volunteer shifts are available, from one-time events to recurring mentorship or project roles. We'll work with your availability and interest.

💬 Why Volunteer With HLD, Inc.?

Help disrupt generational cycles of trauma and incarceration
Gain experience in community healing, reentry support, and youth advocacy
Be part of a trauma-informed team centering equity and dignity
Earn community service hours or internship credit
Use your time to create real, visible impact

📍 Location

In-person opportunities available in Columbus, Ohio and surrounding communities. Select roles available virtually.

✅ Ready to Join the Movement?

Click below to complete our volunteer interest form and let us know how you’d like to get involved. A team member will contact you with upcoming opportunities and next steps.

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Thank you for choosing to serve with purpose.
At Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc., your time changes lives—and helps rewrite futures for system-impacted families and youth.

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DreamBuilders (Program Support Volunteers)

Work directly with system-impacted youth and families to support healing-centered workshops, group sessions, and life skills programs. DreamBuilders are the heart of our day-to-day programming.

Average Commitment: 4–10 hours/month; 50–100 hours/year

Roles Include:

Workshop support (check-in, set-up, youth engagement)
Reentry support groups for families/youth
Mentorship-style presence at events or group sessions
Supporting trauma-informed life skills programs

HopeCrew (Event & Donation Drive Volunteers)

Bring the energy and hands-on support to our biggest community events, from College Donation Day to holiday gatherings. HopeCrew members help set the stage for unforgettable, empowering moments.

Average Commitment: 4–6 hours/event; ~12–24 hours/year per volunteer
Example Event Roles Include:

College Donation Day
Youth Retreats & Back-to-School drives
Holiday and Wellness Events
Registration, set-up/tear-down, donation sorting, and logistics

Voice Amplifiers (Outreach & Community Ambassadors

Spread the word about our mission through outreach, tabling, social media, and grassroots engagement. Voice Amplifiers help us reach families, partners, and supporters who need to hear about our work.

Average Commitment: 2–5 hours/month; ~24–40 hours/year
Roles Include:

Represent HLD at tabling events or community forums
Support partner outreach and recruitment
Distribute flyers or materials
Co-market our campaigns on social media

Mission Mechanics (Admin & Operational Volunteers)

Support the engine behind our programs, tracking data, organizing materials, coordinating communications, and ensuring smooth daily operations. Perfect for detail-oriented volunteers or students seeking experience.

Average Commitment: 2–4 hours/week; ~100–150 hours/year
Roles Include:

Data entry and record management
Assist with onboarding forms or evaluations
Tracking impact metrics (CANS, service hours, referrals, etc.)
Research for grants or evidence-based practices

Justice Architects (Pro Bono & Skilled Pros)

Use your specialized skills, clinical, legal, tech, design, education, and more, to create foundational tools and systems that elevate our services and expand our impact for system- impacted communities.