Individual Volunteer Opportunities
For more information on volunteer opportunities contact us at 214-827-7220 and ask for Lindsay Flowers, or email us at volunteer@ihcdallas.org
For it is in giving that we recieve. -- St. Francis
Mentoring Residents as an Employment or Budget Mentor
- Employment Mentors
Employment Mentors meet with residents weekly and work in teams of two, advising family members in securing and retaining employment as well as interviewing skills and "soft" employment skills.
- Budget Mentors
Budget Mentors also work in teams of two while assisting residents in developing and adhering to a family budget, monitoring savings and expenditures with the ultimate goal of the resident establishing savings sufficient to fund housing upon completion of the program. Commitment--Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7--9 pm, New! Daytime Opportunities available--times to be arranged.
Preparing a Home for a New Family
- Apartment Host
Volunteers (individuals or groups) prepare apartments for the residents-- decorating, filling the apartment with household items and stocking the pantry, preparing a first meal, and providing personal touches. Commitment--As needed
- Good Neighbor
Volunteers provide friendly support to a family: writing notes of encouragement, remembering birthdays, or even having ongoing fellowship. Relationship building is very flexible, according to the mutual agreement of resident and volunteer. Commitment--For the length of the resident's stay at IHC
Children's Area Volunteers
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Children's Dinner Hostess--A healthy dinner is served to children in the Interfaith Children's Area while their parents are involved in parenting and life-skills training or in Co-Partners meetings. Volunteers are needed to prepare and provide nutritious meals. Scheduling is flexible as meals are served on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights
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Mother's SATURDAY Out Volunteers--One Saturday morning each month, the Interfaith Children's area is opened to allow mothers the opportunity to grocery shop, do laundry, run errands, or even just relax without children in tow. Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to work in the children's area doing arts and crafts activity as well as participating in group play, feild trips and other projects.
- After School (M-F) 4:00-6:00pm or Weekday Evenings (Tu,Th) 7:00-9:00pm --Children of families in crises have a need for spiritual and emotional healing that goes beyond the practical needs of a home, clothing, food and education. The Interfaith Children's program nurtures the whole child--physically, emotionally and mentally. Our "Heart, Head & Hands" curriculum brings positive results-- including focused, calm and joyful children. Come join us for activities as diverse as jumping rope while learning multiplication, knitting for calmness and brain developmentbrain development, or expressing inner feelings through weaving tapestries as a group. Be a part of this exciting program to develop the children's character, optimism, self-worth and resilience!
