Volunteering for Project Hope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is coaching?
The program defines coaching as supporting an individual or family in achieving their goals.
What type of structure is available to support the success of the families?
- Each family signs a contract that stipulates goals for specific areas such as: education, career, faith and other goals determined by family
- If the family doesn’t work toward or comply with the contract goals, the family will no longer receive the services of the program.
What are the responsibilities of a Family Coach?
- The family coach meets with participants weekly or bi-weekly for approximately one hour.
- Assist the participants in determining the goals.
- At the weekly meeting, the coach and participant review the progress the participant has made toward achieving her/his goals.
- Acknowledge the participants for the progress she/he has made and to determine what additional actions are next.
What are the responsibilities of a Budget Coach?
Budget Coach and family will determine the family’s financial goals
What is the time commitment for Family or Budget Coach?
- The time commitment of a Family coach consists of meeting with the family each week until a family budget can be established. Once the budget is established, you will meet with your family twice per month. The meetings are for approximately an hour. And, periodically you may have brief phone conversations with your family.
- On the last Sunday of each month, there is a monthly coaches meeting for approximately one hour.
- If you and the family choose to engage more frequently, you may do so.
- We ask that coaches commit to coaching a family for at least one year.
Where do I meet with my participant?
Many of the teams meet at the church, while others meet at locations such as: a restaurant, a library or cafeteria closer to work or home.
Is there any type of training or support?
The Director of Project Hope and members of the Project Hope Leadership Team provide the training and support.
How do I know if I am qualified to be a coach?
If you have desire to support families in creating a better future and/or if you want to make a difference in the life of a family- you can be a coach.
What circumstance would hold me back from volunteering with Project Hope?
Any significant criminal history.
What happens if my participant and I are not a good match?
When that occurs, the director will reassign you another participant or volunteer assignment.
How are the participants chosen?
- Each family makes a formal application to program.
- The family is interviewed by the Director of Project Hope
- Before a family is admitted to the program, a background check is performed on each family.
- After the Director understands the family and it needs, the director finalizes the "Contract for Success," and then matches the family with the coach that best meets the family’s needs
How are participants assigned to a coach?
Project Hope staff make assignments based on talents, skills, and needs of the coaches and Project Hope family.
What does a "Project Hope Family" consist of?
A family may consist of a husband and wife, a single individual with family or can even be a single individual.
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