Volunteering

Volunteers play an integral role in providing a sense of family

Volunteers set an example of how to live a healthy, productive life as an active member of society. The care and support from colleges, churches, corporations, and the broader community create the family network that our residents rely on for acceptance, re-engagement with a varied social network, encouragement with life skills development, and relational skills.
Bring a caring and positive spirit to the house.

Volunteer Needs

Community Dinners

Monday-Thursday, Dinner is at 6:30pm.
Community members and former offenders come together by breaking bread. Volunteers menu plan and shop in advance, then arrive at 5:30pm to prepare a meal in our kitchen. This powerful act of fellowship builds a support system that empowers change and relationships that last a lifetime.

Dinner Sign Up

Education Mentors/Program Volunteers

Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Help Dismas residents develop or improve upon skills needed to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. Volunteers with an expert knowledge in fitness, nutrition, cooking instruction, and budgeting to obtain housing are needed.

Clerical (Development/Programming)

Clerical: Volunteers will assist Dismas office staff with filing, data entry, and correspondence needs.

Development: Development volunteers will send out donor acknowledgements, thank you cards, and pledge statements. Some months, we will send out quarterly programming updates and invitations to events and meetings, and will update our donor contacts.

Committees

Capital Campaign: help raise funds for "brick and mortar projects
Corporate, Government, and Foundations: help develop relationships to acquire alternative funding
Endowment: help create a fund and cultivate partners for participation
Legal: help residents and the organization determine best course of action when faced with litigation
Religious: help develop an outreach or aftercare program for residents
Steering: recruit sponsors and table hosts for events
Young Professionals: recruit young professionals to participate in volunteer opportunities

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