Volunteer Opportunities
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We encourage families to volunteer together in order to provide fellowship and encouragement for participants in the 180 Program. Because these are single mothers, opportunities to observe and interact with 2 parent families are limited. The 180 Program serves both mothers and their children, and families that volunteer are a vital part of our Kids 180 Program. There are many ways to get involved with AtG. Below is a brief description of our current volunteer teams. You can also view our Volunteer manual here - Volunteer Manual
180 Mom Mentors
This is a 12 - 18 month commitment where the mentor meets with their 180 mom for an hour each week to work through the 180 curriculum.
Jail Ministry
Mondays and Thursdays, teaching life-skills and a Jobs Program to the inmates of the Williamson County Jail. This is a 8 week commitment.
Nashville Jobs Training
Weekly class time at the McGruder Family Resource Center.
Kids 180
During the mothers’ monthly support meeting, adults and peers to work with the children on social skills, life skills and homework (during the school year). This is a valuable time to teach and mentor these children, and goes far beyond “babysitting”. Tutors are expected to enforce behavior expectations for the children during class time.
Kids Mentors
As part of our Image Builders Mentors Program, mentors undergo a formal matching process and are assigned to a child of a single mother. They attend recreational group events with other mentors and children and meet with the child one-on-one, providing emotional support, guidance, and friendship.
Study Buddies
Study Buddies is a program that pairs an adult “study buddy” with a child whose mother is in the 180 program. Study buddies work with the child’s teacher to give the child one-on-one instruction in areas where the teacher has noticed a weakness. Study Buddies meet with the child at his/her school for 30 minutes once every week during the school year.
Dinner Preparation
This opportunity involves providing dinner for participants of the monthly support meetings and volunteers. It entails delivering simple meals (so the mothers can duplicate the recipes if possible), hot and ready to be served, in disposable containers to the designated location at 5:45pm.
On-Site Coordinators
Our On-Site Program Coordinators are present during all class times and are available for volunteer and program participant questions and/or concerns. They ensure volunteers and program participants are adhering to policies and procedures, and ensure that staffing of volunteers is appropriate. They provide on-site volunteer training, and identify/implement process improvements.
Community Relationa/Media
Annual fund-raising events such as silent auctions, golf scramble and an annual banquet are a vital part of our funding. Our community team contacts local businesses for donations and builds relationships within the community thorugh public service announcements and media exposure.
Church and Corporate Liaisons
Our liaisons agree to be the contact for their church, business or small group regarding AtG events and new; placing the information in the bulletin or newsletter and coordinating donations collected by their group.
Prayer/Written Encouragement
AtG believes in the power of prayer and we distribute a prayer list that includes prayer requests from the mothers and children in the 180 Program. Throughout the year, birthday cards, notes and cards of encouragement are sent to mothers and children. While often "behind the scenes", this team is a vital part of our ministry to the families we serve.
Miscellaneous
AtG continues to expand our services and has many opportunities to serve in areas outside the current volunteer team. Assistance in areas such as: administration, bookkeeping, cleaning, organizing special events, fund raising, etc. is always appreciated. If you have a special gift or skill that doesn't seem to fit within one of the current volunteer teams, please contact us at 615-791-7885 or carmen@atghope.org
You can also learn more through volunteermatch.com by following the link below.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org76256.jsp