VOLUNTEER WITH FAMILY PROMISE OF METRO EASTVolunteers of all ages are welcomed at Family Promise. Around the United States we help hundreds of families a year, and it would not be possible without each and every one of our valuable volunteers. You are our secret sauce! We have many ways for families, individuals, congregations, businesses and groups to get involved - - from craft projects, to financial literacy and resume building, to data entry, community outreach or helping to organize fund raising events. Age, skill and availability don’t matter – we will work to find the perfect fit.
Scroll down to see a few of our current volunteer opportunities, click the link below to sign up or send an email to our Volunteer Coordinator Flame Rayhawk to get more information. |
Minibus Driver
Family Promise of Metro East is lookiing for people to join our amazing cadre of Volunteer Drivers to provide safe, reliable transportation for families from our Day Center to our host sites in a 14-passenger Ride Connection minibus. Drivers can choose as many or as few shifts per week as they would like. Drivers are needed two shifts per day, 7 days per week. The shifts are 6:30–8am and and
4:30–6pm. This can also be a paid position. A CDL license is NOT required, but five years of driving experience and a clean driving record are.
4:30–6pm. This can also be a paid position. A CDL license is NOT required, but five years of driving experience and a clean driving record are.
Fundraising Committee & Event Volunteers
As a small, independent nonprofit, FPME raises all the funds we need for our 24/7 emergency family shelter and other assistance programs. Our fundraising committee plans special events to generate community support and oversees all development activities for the organization. If you have prior experience in nonprofit development work or event planning, or if you just want to make sure the families we serve have all the resources they need to regain housing, this is one way you can make a direct impact.
Guest Services Committee
We want to make sure our guests have everything they need and a little more. The guest services committee is a brand new committee dedicated to helping source items needed for a new home, make sure kids have clothing for school, or help with birthdays and other important events and activities. If you want to learn more, please click below.
Ambassador of Buzz (Newsletter Editor)
Does your written word inform and influence people? Can you work under a deadline? Are you detail oriented and have an eye for assessing visual appeal? Would you like to take the lead to name and develop the Family Promise of Metro East (FPME) newsletters. Do you have a passion for helping homeless children and their families? Maybe FPME’s Ambassador of Buzz is the volunteer job for you!
Volunteer Reports to: Executive Director
Volunteer Reports to: Executive Director
Host Site Volunteer
Host site volunteers like you make it possible for us to provide overnight shelter, food and activities our guests. This can be donating a cooked meal, cooking for our families at one of our host sites, serving and cleaning up after meals, providing activities and hanging out in the evenings or spending the night. Hint: the last one is the easiest but sometimes the hardest to fill!