Name: Amber Griffin
Job title: Event & Volunteer Specialist
New Hope employee since: January 27, 2025
Hometown: Bloomington, IN
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite food: Pork tenderloin sandwiches
Favorite book: Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Family: David (husband), Caroline (daughter, age 15) and Wesley (son, age 13)
Hobbies: Reading, Hiking
Fun fact: Amber’s goal each year is to read at least one book every week.
Event and Volunteer Specialist Amber Griffin
Before coming to New Hope for Families, Amber worked at various positions within the University Registrar’s Office at Indiana University for more than 20 years, ultimately rising to the level of Assistant Registrar.
The majority of Amber’s time is spent recruiting, training, and managing the ever-expanding team of volunteers in our family shelter, early learning center, gardens, and administrative office. She also helps plan and prepare for our various fundraising and community-building events throughout the year, working alongside small committees made up of New Hope board members and other volunteers who are committed to advancing the mission of our agency.
Why I work at New Hope
“I was ready for a career change and wanted to find a position that allowed me to have a positive impact on those in my community who need some extra support.”
Amber’s passion is helping people feel connected and working with volunteers to find the perfect role for them—one that lets them make a genuine, daily difference for the children and families that we serve.
“I look forward to connecting people with a meaningful cause that both inspires them and strengthens our community.”
What I hope to achieve at New Hope
Amber has seen firsthand the negative impact that instability has on children and families in our community.
“The donations and volunteer hours that our donors and volunteers generously give to New Hope do more than provide immediate support—they create a stable foundation where families with children affected by housing instability can build a brighter future for themselves.”
To learn more about how you can lend your time and talents to support the mission of New Hope for Families, visit our Voluteer page, where you can review a list of some of our more popular volunteer opportunities and sign up with our volunteer management system (see “Create Profile” to get started).
