Volunteer for Project Hope

Do you want to share your talents and skills with others? Do you have an open heart and a willingness to help those in need? Do you want to make a difference?

“The Project Hope ministry opens the door to volunteers who want to be 'Radical Disciples' by being able to reach out to those in need. We are Family/Faith coaches to people right here in our own community and it has been a wonderful experience to see how sharing a little of our life with others can be so empowering.”

Les and Becky- Family/Faith Coaches

Project Hope offers you an opportunity to make real changes in a family’s life. When you contribute in this program, you will be working with families who want to move from a life of hard work in low-paying jobs to a life in which they can provide better for their family by earning more money.

There are many different volunteer opportunities within this program. Some take an hour of time every now and then; others may require a few hours per week. But, any level of commitment will make a difference in the lives of others.

If you want to learn more about how you can help with Project Hope, please contact Jana Grimone, Director of Project Hope.

Coaching Opportunities

Family/Faith Coaches -

A Coaching Family will provide participants with support, encouragement, information, and a sense of connection. The Family/Faith Coach encourages the family to actively participate in a faith community of their choice. The Family/Faith Coach offers a supportive, mentoring relationship while meeting regularly with them.

Occupational Coaches -

An Occupational Coach will monitor the progress of the participants and identify when additional training is needed in order for them to become more successful in their jobs.

Career Coach -

A Career Coach will work with participants on preparing resumes, practicing interviews, and on developing job search skills.

Tutoring Coaches -

A Tutoring Coach will give individualized, direct help to participants while they are enrolled in academic or occupational training. Tutoring Coaches are prepared to work with families on such subjects as: math, language, writing, science, mechanics, etc.

Budget Coaches -

A Budget Coach will meet regularly with the family to help them establish a workable budget. Budget coaches will also work with families to establish short term, intermediate and long term budget goals. The Budget Coach will work with the family toward achieving those goals.

Other Ways to Support Project Hope

Project Hope Seminar Presenters and Assistants -

Seminars are offered in a group setting on topics including: budgeting, developing faith routines, automobile maintenance, home maintenance, developing study skills, etc. Volunteers can present, assist with presentation, help with set up, be greeters, and/or provide refreshments for the seminars.

Project Hope Scholarship Contributors -

You can contribute financially to the scholarship. A family must be selected to be a Project Hope Scholarship Recipient. If they are selected, they may receive financial aid for occupational training, college tuition, books, GED assistance, testing expenses, transportation expenses, seminars, etc.

Project Hope Celebration Committee -

Assist with planning and organizing annual Project Hope Christmas Party celebrating the accomplishments of scholarship families and coaches.

Administrative Support -

Assist the program director with data entry and clerical duties

Scrapbooking Support -

Maintain Project Hope Photo Album and Project Hope Board

Refreshment Support -

Provide refreshments for meetings and seminars