Volunteer
We appreciate your interest in supporting Family Promise as a volunteer. If you would like to volunteer with us, apply by clicking the link below. Then, sign up to attend one of our monthly New Volunteer Orientations.
See Below for Opportunities
Church Partner & Promise Haven Volunteers
VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS: Our coordinators organize recruiting dinner hosts and providing for the basic needs of our Promise Haven families for the “hosting” week for their congregation, civic group, or community organization.
DINNER HOST: Prepare a hot meal to be served to the families at Promise Haven. Arrive between 6PM and 6:30PM. You are welcome to stay and fellowship with the families if you would like, but it is not required. Dinner meals needed every night of the week. Dinner hosts are typically signing up through our partner churches or groups.
EVENING HOST: Welcome guests into the house, socialize with the families, welcome dinner host, and assist parents with children’s needs. Available times to serve: 6PM to 9 PM Background check and training are required. Evening hosts are typically signing up through our partner churches or groups or they are part of our Weekend Welcome Team.
WEEKEND WELCOME TEAM: Provide a gift of presence on Friday evenings and Saturdays to allow families to stay at Promise Haven and do chores or to run errands and return home. The shifts for this role are from 6PM to 9PM Fridays, 8AM to 1PM, 1PM to 6PM, and 6 PM-9 PM on Saturdays and overnight Friday and Saturday (9 PM to 8 AM). You can choose how often you would like to serve in this way. Background check and training are required.
Office Angels
DAY CENTER OFFICE ANGEL: Primarily screens calls and takes messages for staff. Also, helps with other office tasks. Shifts can be chosen throughout the week that might fit your schedule. It would be during office hours Monday-Friday (9:30 AM to 4:30PM). Background Check and training are required.
ORGANIZATION & MANAGING DONATED ITEMS: Provide time and skills to help maintain the items that are donated to our organization & families. This could be once a week, once a month etc.
LIFE SKILLS CLASS FACILITATOR: Share a training, class, or workshop in your area of expertise with our Promise Haven guests. Possible topics include Financial Literacy, Parenting, Nutrition, and Job Readiness/Resume Building.
Facilities Volunteers
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS: Help with interior and exterior repairs/maintenance projects at our facilities. (Painting, electrical, plumbing etc.)This can be weekly, monthly or on scheduled work days.
SERVICE PROJECTS: Help with special projects throughout the year. Work Days, “Spring cleaning,” and special events throughout the year as needed.
Interested in other ways to serve? We are always looking for qualified individuals to join our Board of Directors, or serve on one of our specialized committees to assist our staff in Public Relations, Fundraising & Development, Special Events, and more! Please reach out to info@familypromisegwinnett.org and let us know your area of expertise that you would like to share with our organization!