Volunteer

Give Us 2 Hours

  • Give 2 hours a week and become an ally.

  • Give 2 hours a month and support our program.

BECOME AN ALLY

    • Form an intentional friendship with an individual or family in poverty and join them in their quest toward self-sufficiency.

    • Increase awareness of poverty in the community

    • Advocate within the community for change in the systems’ barriers that keep poverty in place.

    • Serve as an Ally for 12-15 months.

    • Dedicate 2 hours each week connecting with your Circle Leader.

    • One monthly meeting with the Circle Leader at Circles the first Tuesday of each month.

    • Provide support through phone or email the Circle Leader as needed throughout the month.

    • Collaboration with 1-2 fellow Allies working with your Circle Leader; you are never left in isolation.

    • Assistance with questions, mentoring, and conflict resolution.

    • Community ties and networking opportunities.

    • Greater understanding of poverty, struggle, and personal hardship.

SERVE A TEAM

Recruitment Team

  • Participate in community outreach and be a liaison between Circles and the community (speaking on behalf of Circles at colleges, churches, other organizations, etc.)

  • Recruit Circle Allies, Leaders, and other volunteers.

Tuesday Team

  • Arrange food donations, serve meals during meetings, develop programming or contact guest speakers, assist with meeting set-up and take-down, or provide childcare as needed.

  • Establish relationships and participate in the Circles community.

Fundraising & Finance Team

  • Develop our budget, work towards securing grants, connect with donors, or plan and implement fundraisers.

  • As a nonprofit, fundraisers and grants allow Circles to continue pursuing those in need. Use your financial skills or interests to serve your community.

FURTHER SUPPORT

    • Lack of transportation is often a barrier for people who live in poverty. Use your vehicle to transport Circle leaders to and from weekly meetings, Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.

    • Have a good driving record and valid driver’s license and insurance. We can provide and install car seats.

    • A volunteer meal planner may supply meals at Circles meetings.

    • Volunteers are encouraged to stay and eat with our Circle Leaders, Allies, and other community volunteers.

    • Please fill out a contact form to let us know of your interest.

    • Provide childcare for kids in grades K-7 between 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday at our weekly meetings, as needed.

    • Simple instructions, training, and support are provided.

Apply

Interested in volunteering? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! Thank you for your commitment.