Resident Mentor Community Volunteer: ACTS Training Program

PURPOSE:
For our ACTS Training Program alumni, the first six months of living on their own after
exiting the program are often the hardest. This is largely due to a lack of connection to a
community. The volunteer group/community offers help to a program resident before and
after graduation. Being a Resident Mentor Community Volunteer is an opportunity to show
program alumni they are loved by Jesus and his people.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meet with individuals for 6 months before the residents graduation
Provide welcome home baskets with initial essentials for the residents new
home once they graduate (e.g.: cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, basic kitchen
utensils, etc.)
Continue to be involved in the life of your program alum for six months after
their completion of the program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A listen first, speak second mentality
Reliable transportation to meeting locations
Ability to meet consistently with the program resident

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:
This role is a mix of sitting and standing in a homeless shelter setting.

TRAINING:
Meeting and tour with Program Manager
Onboarding orientation training required
Additional training opportunities may be available

COMMITTMENT:
6-9 months as determined by conversation with program leadership

TYPE:
Small group