VOLUNTEER

We 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

• 1st, 3rd, and an occasional 5th Tuesday from 10:00-4:00. 
• Monday receptionist who is available one time a month from 10:00-4:00
• After school receptionist - As Needed from 4:00-6:00 (usually on Wed.)
• Sub receptionist would be called only as needed to fill in and as they are able within our business hours of Mon-Wed from 10:00-4:00.  Our office is closed on Thurs/Fridays.

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:
Macon & Shelbina Center
Time Commitment: 2 hours a week
Skill Set Needed for Custodians:  Cleaning outside of office hours

GROUP 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.  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 establishing 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.  

MALE & FEMALE CLIENT ADVOCATES:
Macon & Shelbina Centers
Our 'Earn While You Learn' and 'A2A' program include individual case management for clients and co-education group classes for couples.  Client Advocates meet with clients to provide ongoing support and direction.  Female Client Advocates are specifically trained as Pregnancy Decision Coaches.  Male Client Advocates will be trained as co-educators with specific training on interacting with male clients.  After completing your training - you will be matched with a client as his/her client advocate.  This would be a great opportunity for couples to serve together - as if we have fathers involved we try to match them with both male/female advocates. Once matched, you will meet with the client 1-3 times a month dependent upon the client's individual needs. You will meet with this same client through the duration of his/her time in the program.

Commitment of Training: 23 hours (Group class & Working on your own)

MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEERS:
Shelbina Center - Seasonally & As Needed
Looking for volunteers who would be willing to help with minor maintenance needs and help to keep our walkways swept, cleared, and safe after storms. Duties would include: Clearing away debris and branches, sweeping outside walks, shoveling snow & salting walkways.  ​Volunteer would be in charge of making sure walkways are safe and usable for clients before office hours of that particular day.  Maintenance projects inside/outside will vary and would be project by project.  We are currently needing help with painting, hanging blinds, and finishing up the last of our remodeling projects.

Time Commitment:  This volunteer position would be as needed depending on the weather and most maintenance would be project based.

DONATE ITEMS FOR THE BABY BOUTIQUE

We post our current Wishlist on the homepage of this site and our social media Facebook pages.  You can also shop online at: AmazonSmile Wishlist 
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SUPPORT US AS A LOCAL MISSION PROJECT
Missions programs vary by church. Some give monthly contributions, others give quarterly or one annual financial gift.  Others feature us at their events (VBS, Mission Night, Women's Retreat, Small Group) and book one of our speakers to come share about our ministry.  We gratefully appreciate your financial support.  
 
REFERRALS
Someone you know or hear about is facing an unplanned pregnancy or maybe it's a mom or dad that could use some classes on parenting or help with providing the material needs of their child, we can help. Our services are confidential and free.  Placing posters and Ray of Hope brochures in your church generates awareness of our services.

PARTICIPATE IN OUR BABY BOTTLE BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
Supporting Ray of Hope through a Baby Bottle Campaign is a great way to raise awareness for respecting life within the church and the community.

It's easy to implement! Ray of Hope provides the baby bottles, bulletin inserts, and guest speakers, if needed. Families are asked to take the bottles home and collect change (cash or checks) for a period of 4 weeks. Bottles are then returned to the church and we arrange for them to be picked up.

The Baby Bottle Campaign runs January-May and can be introduced at any time.  It is most popular during January (Sanctity of Human Life Month), Lent, and Mother's Day.  Call Tessy at 660-395-8099 to sign up for your month today. 

DIAPER DRIVE OR BABY SHOWER
Your church or organization can sponsor We can provide you with a current list of needed items for our material services (baby food, clothing or other items). 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Ray of Hope is a 501 (c) 3 and tax exempt non-profit agency. Donating to Ray of Hope is easy!   You can donate online at our secure link here: Donate to Ray of Hope or donations can be mailed to our business address of:  Ray of Hope PCM, 309 N. Missouri, Suite B Macon, MO 63552.  To become a 'Bearer of Hope' giver just click the Recurring Donation box online or contact us with your monthly pledge.

We believe God has a plan for Ray of Hope-to save more lives and to turn more hearts towards Him. To accomplish this goal requires faith and commitment for today and tomorrow.