Program Volunteer
Live the gospel at Hope Awaits!
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." - 1 Peter 4:10
What is a Program Volunteer?
Program Volunteers work directly with our clients - sharing their skills, talents, and knowledge with homeless men to equip them for their future.
What is the Level of Commitment?
Program Volunteers commit to coming in to Hope Awaits on a semi-regular basis as their schedule permits. Each volunteer can decide:
Which day(s) of the week they are interested in volunteering
What time of day they are interested in volunteering
How often they would like to volunteer
What Programs Could I Lead?
Depending on your skills, talents, and knowledge, you could volunteer to lead one or more of the following programs:
Financial Management
Budgeting
Balancing a chequebook
Goal Setting
Employment
Resume writing
Cover letter writing
Interview skills
Home Management
Cooking
Nutrition
Meal planning
Cleaning
Laundry
Time Management
Computers
Typing skills
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Communication Skills
Emotional Regulation
Decision Making Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Relationships
Personal Hygiene
Coping with stress, trauma, and loss
Freedom from addictions
Personal Development
Stress management
Anger management
Self-esteem
Conflict resolution
Impacts of lying and deceit
Fitness
Music
Photography
Do I Qualify?
Program Volunteers must
Be 18+ years old
Complete a volunteer application form
Agree with Hope Awaits Ministries' statement of faith, mission statement, vision statement, and core values
Be able to provide their own transportation
Have a friendly personality
Complete the shelter training provided by our staff
Have the talent, skills, and/or knowledge required to lead a program
I Want to Join the Team!
If you are interested in becoming a Program Volunteer, please complete and return a Volunteer Application Form. After clicking on the link, please download the file in order to fill in or print the application form.
Volunteer Application Form - fill-able PDF
Volunteer Application Form - printable PDF
Once you have completed the application, please send it to Devin Groff by email deving@hopeawaitsministries.com, or by mail to 390 First Ave E, North Bay, Ontario, P1B 1K1.
More Information
For more information about volunteering please contact us. We would be glad to answer any questions you might have.