Volunteers

How are volunteers a part of our ministry?

Volunteers are an essential part of our ministry because they build valuable relationships with our residents. Our program is a success because willing people take the time to reach out and provide love and acceptance to those in need. Without the relationships that volunteers create, our residents would fall between the cracks. Volunteers also work behind the scenes to keep our facility running at a minimal cost.

How do I get involved?

The first step to becoming a volunteer at My Father’s House is to attend a House Tour. There you will learn all the details of our program, our future goals and view our facility. To view the dates of our upcoming tours, click here. The next step is to fill out a volunteer application. You can contact Heather, our volunteer manager at heather@familyshelter.org to request an application, sign up for a tour or ask any questions about our volunteer program. After you complete a tour and your application, the final step is to attend a one-hour volunteer orientation. The orientations are held once a month

What kinds of volunteer opportunities do you have?

We use volunteers in almost every aspect of our program. We have listed some of our most frequent volunteer opportunities below. However, if you have any ideas that are not on this list please let us know! We love people that have special skills or great ideas.

Childcare

Childcare for the children of the residents as they seek employment, take a class or just need a break for a few hours.

Driving

Transporting residents to appointments or interviews on an as needed basis. Copy of your driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

Family Night

A fun time to interact with the residents, share a meal, play some games, and just have fun. Family Night is on Saturday Evenings from 5 - 9pm.

Fund-raising

If you enjoy helping out at special events, this might be the thing for you. Check out our upcoming events by clicking here.

Maintenance

Calling all handy men and women!!! As in any house, things are always needing repair and sprucing up. Can we give you a call?

Mentoring

Spending regular one-on-one time with a resident, encouraging them during this season of their life. This would be set up after a relationship had been built through volunteering on a regular basis.

Moving

Do you have a truck? We get donations of furniture and items that need to be picked up. Some of the items are used here at the shelter and others are saved for the families when they move into their own place. Additionally, we need people (and trucks) who are willing to help move the residents into their new homes.

Newsletter

We can always use extra hands as we prepare our newsletter for mailing. About every other month we get together to fold, stuff and label. This usually happens on a weekday morning/afternoon. Lunch is provided.

Prayer Team

We need constant prayer. Len Hawkins heads up this Team. He communicates our prayer requests through letters and e-mails. Please let us know if you would like to add us to your prayer list and receive these updates.

Shelter Help

We need people to stay here at My Father’s House. These shifts range from staying over night to coming in for just a few hours at a time. Curious? Interested? Give us a call.

Tutoring

Working individually with the kids as need assistance in Math, Reading, etc

Yard Work

Help keep our yards up on a regular basis or just on call.

Again, contact our volunteer manager, Heather, at heather@familyshelter.org if you are interested!