Whether you volunteer your time, support our mission through Friends of Children’s Cove, or attend an event, your involvement makes a meaningful difference.
Volunteers play an important role in helping Children’s Cove raise awareness and connect with the community.
Volunteer opportunities may include:
Because of the sensitive and confidential nature of our work, volunteers do not work directly with children.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form or contact Heidi Friedel, Community Programs Coordinator, with any questions.
Since Children’s Cove’s inception in 1997, we have welcomed many students to participate as interns. Children’s Cove offers unpaid internship opportunities for select High-School students in our community engagement program, Bachelor’s students in our direct services program, and Graduate students in our mental health program. Student interns become vital members of the Children’s Cove staff, volunteering weekly over the course of a semester or year. Our internships offer the benefit of training and experience working at nationally accredited organization serving the Cape & Islands community.
Potential Interns will need to:
The work is very rewarding and we look forward to meeting and working with those who want to give back to the community. Thank you for your interest.
If you are interested in applying for an internship, please complete the Intern Interest Form here.
To learn more about Internships at Children’s Cove, please contact Beth Mitchell, Deputy Director, at Beth.Mitchell@childrenscove.org
Friends of Children’s Cove (FoCC) is an independent, community-led nonprofit that supports Children’s Cove’s mission and services.
FoCC helps fund critical needs that fall outside of government funding, including:
To learn more about how Friends of Children’s Cove supports children and families, visit friendsofchildrenscove.org.
Community events are another way to get involved and show your support.
Join Children’s Cove for a Keeping Kids Safe Parent Workshop! From teaching children about personal boundaries to recognizing signs of abuse, this workshop aims to empower parents with the knowledge...
Join Community Programs Coordinator Heidi Friedel at the Town of Harwich "Let's Talk Mental Health" event for an important discussion about childhood safety. From teaching children about personal boundaries to...
The Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office is hosting its 2nd Annual Conference to Combat Human Trafficking and Exploitation on April 29, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...
Join us in creating a safer, more supportive community for children and families across Cape Cod and the Islands.