VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HAND IN HAND PARTNER
Walk alongside a single parent family on their journey to healing. Offer love, support, encouragement and hope. Listen and be a friend. Meet with the member initially and then followup with a call weekly.
JOURNEY COACH
Meet with single parent to assess their needs. Listen to their sotry and develop a "journey plan" for resources for their family to assist in the help and healing they need. Follow up regularly.
FINANCIAL CRISIS COACH
Meet one-on-one with members to help make good financial decisions for immediate crisis issues. Help families develop a short term plan to get on track financially.
COUNSELORS
Professional and/or intern counselors to provide guidance and direction in individual and support group settings.
WORKSHOP VOLUNTEERS
One Parent plus Kids- Building a Healthy Single Parent Home
Children- be a small group helper to assist children and be an encourager to them
Adults-assist through the stages of grief recovery, parenting skills and building a healthy home
Controlling Finances- lead a small group through Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey (10 weeks)
Legal- presentations from family law attornies
Love and Logic Parenting- present outstanding study on parenting skills
Career and Education- career assessment, interviewing, resume writing, basic Microsoft Office skills and job board
Cooking in the Kitchen- fun classes for kids
SOCIAL FAMILY EVENT TEAM
Plan and lead family fun social events each month.
RESOURCE NETWORK
Assist in developing "partnership networks" for resources in the community that would be available to single parents.
CHILDCARE
Provide childcare during various workshops.
PRAYER TEAM
Cover members, volunteers and staff in prayer each week
SPANISH SPEAKING TEAM
Provide resources to spanish speaking members
WEB SUPPORT
Update and maintain website
MEAL TEAMS
Locate donated meals from restaurants or prepare simple basic meals for evening workshops.
For more information about volunteering at info@parentingalone.org or 972-242-7100.
Volunteer training is provided.