Friends House residents are members of an association that coordinates volunteer service opportunities and activities for the enrichment of community life.  Among other things, those who choose to participate plan special events, coordinate art, provide flower arrangements, produce the "Friends House Letter" and operate the White Elephant Gift Shop, which collects and sells donated items.  The Friends House Residents' Association is represented on the Friends House Board, the Admissions Committee, the Building and Grounds Committee, and the Long-range Planning Committee.