Resident Mentor: ACTS Training Program

PURPOSE:
A large contributor to homelessness is the lack of healthy connections with others.
Being
a Resident Mentor Volunteer is an opportunity to connect with program residents,
tangibly showing them that they are loved by Jesus and his people. As a part of this
mentor program, you can build that connection and help the program resident develop
a new skill. Examples of activities are woodworking, cooking, mending and horticulture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide all supplies necessary for activities. Work with program staff if there is
additional funding needed.
Prepare an indoor activity for the program residents.
Lead that activity, or activities, for the program residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A listen first, speak second mentality
Reliable transportation to meeting locations
Ability to meet consistently with the 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:
1 year of consistent sessions

TYPE:
Individual or small group