Qualifications
- A Christian with a desire to serve, if a mentor or Bible study teacher
- Ability to set appropriate boundaries
- Active member of a Bible teaching church, if a mentor or Bible study teacher
- Agree with APH, Inc. Mission, Vision, Policies & Procedures, and Statement of Faith
Mentor
- Maintain confidentiality of all information received from A Peaceful Habitation Home & Aftercare Ministry, Inc., staff and participant
- Make regularly scheduled weekly visits with participant
- Pray with the participant regularly
- Assist the participant in setting short and long-term goals to facilitate reintegration
- Help the participant identify potential problems, or areas of difficulty, listen to and encourage participant
- Monitor participant’s progress in carrying out goals and objectives
- Attend monthly support meeting with other mentors and Executive Director or Program Manager
Volunteer Coordinator
- Maintains confidentiality of all information received from A Peaceful Habitation Home & Aftercare Ministry, Inc., staff and participant.
- Recruit, encourage, organize and motivate volunteers
Life Skills and Bible Study Teacher
- Prepare and teach life skill classes for Facilities in Grants and Springer: Values & Morals, Self-Confidence, Communication, Nutrition, Employability, Financial Coaching, Dressing for Success, Parenting Classes, etc. (Wednesdays at APH Home) TBD at the facilities
- Assist with teaching of Bible study (Monday evenings)
Fundraising
- Assist APH staff to coordinate events
- Seek sponsorships, donations and donors
- Help raise awareness for need to support of formerly incarcerated women
- Become a donor
Marketing
- Assist with creation and production of marketing materials (brochures, displays, newsletters) both printed and online
- Assist in scheduling presentations to promote APH
- Assist with mail outs (stuffing envelopes, stamping, etc.)
- Help raise awareness for need for support of formerly incarcerated women
Administrative Support
- Assist with administrative responsibilities
- Assist in scheduling presentations to promote APH and with mail outs (stuffing envelopes, stamping, etc.)
- Help raise awareness for need for support of formerly incarcerated women
Home Support
- Spend time at the APH home and fellowship with women (perhaps even spend the night)
- Facilitate fun outings for women – bowling, movie nights (girl’s night out)
- Assist with grocery shopping, assist with creation of menu and shopping list
- Drive women to church (must have clean driving record to drive ministry van)
- Assist in organization of donations
- Adopt a room or area of the home (spruce up/decorate a room of the home)
2017 Volunteer Job Description
