Bridges in Norman, Oklahoma, provides housing, tutoring, and job training to teenagers living independently.

Bridges is a local organization in Norman, Oklahoma, dedicated to supporting teenagers who are living independently of their families. The group provides essential services including housing, tutoring, and job training to help youth transition successfully into adulthood. Volunteers play a critical role in the daily operations and support of these programs. Specific volunteer opportunities include helping to set up apartments for students, organizing the food pantry, assisting with landscaping and painting projects, and contributing to various maintenance tasks. Additionally, volunteers can apply to serve as mentors for students or assist in teaching life skills throughout the school year. The group also needs volunteers to provide meals for students. Those who wish to work directly with students are required to pass a background check. The organization does not accept volunteers seeking hours for court-appointed community service or those with felony convictions. For more information or to arrange volunteer participation, interested individuals should contact the Office Manager at 405.579.9280 or via email at [email protected].