VOLUNTEERWe are so excited that you are interested in volunteering with us at Ray of Hope Pregnancy Care Ministries of Macon & Shelby Counties. Volunteers are the heart of our ministry. Without them we would not be able to reach so many young women and men facing a first time or unplanned pregnancy.
As a volunteer, you can choose a position where you would have direct contact with the families or one behind the scenes. Each is equally important. RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS: Macon Center
Time Commitment: This volunteer position is specific to the times stated in the above description and as needed. Skill Set Needed for Receptionist: Friendly and welcoming personality, computer and phone forwarding skills, and a desire to create a welcoming first impression. Receptionists check in clients, answer phones, help schedule appointments, assist clients with shopping, take in donations and various office tasks. Training will be provided. CUSTODIANS: Shelbina Center Time Commitment: 1-2 hours a week Skill Set Needed for Custodians: Cleaning outside of office hours MAINTENANCE: Macon & Shelbina Center Time Commitment: As needed Skill Set Needed for Maintenance: Need volunteers for winter snow removal and small maintenance projects that come up occasionally. CLASS EDUCATORS: Macon & Shelbina Centers Our 'Earn While You Learn' program includes in-person individual and group class options. Group class educators would use our Bright Course curriculum to teach on various education on topics from prenatal nutrition to infant care to labor/delivery. We also have parenting and life skill classes. Time Commitment: Commitment: 1.5 hours per class subject or commitment to teach Group Class through a 6-8 week time period. Once in awhile we will have a class educator meet with clients on an individual basis. Classes are conducted during our business hours and occasional evenings. Skill Set Needed for In-Person Educator: Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Manage client participation and and enforcing group guidelines as needed. Training will be provided. MALE CLIENT ADVOCATES FOR CO-EDUCATION GROUP & INDIVIDUAL CLASSES: Macon & Shelbina Centers A male client advocate serving in this capacity would serve along with either a female client advocate or group educator. Essentially, this position provides a male presence during co-education classes that include fathers. Advocates will participate in group conversations giving a father point of view. Time Commitment: This volunteer position would be during a group class or individual session during normal business hours. Time commitment is about 1.5-2 hours a week. |
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