Tuesday, February 7, 2012

More Volunteer Opportunities

Not a foodie, but still want to volunteer at Breakthrough? No problem! There's lots of great new programs and opportunities for volunteering available at Breakthrough. Take a minute to read through the descriptions below and consider volunteering for any that sound like a good fit for you. Please contact Amy D., Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@breakthrough.org for the full position description or to apply. 

Community Group Leader, Breakthrough Adult Network
Community groups are small-group style meetings between guests in Breakthrough's Supportive Housing program (SHP) and 1-2 volunteers (Community Group Leader). Community groups meet once or twice per month at one of Breakthrough's 3 supportive housing locations to discuss Scripture, Christian literature, and fellowship. Community groups are a vital component to Breakthrough's work and provide a tangible way for volunteers to engage more deeply. Ongoing training and support provided, background check required.
Graphic Design Club Mentor, Breakthrough Youth Network
Graphic Design Club mentors inspire, teach, and encourage high school students in the Breakthrough Youth Network. Graphic Design Club mentors should be computer savvy, creative, love working with high school students, and have a willingness to live out Breakthrough’s mission to demonstrate the compassion of Christ by partnering with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.
Math Club Coach, Breakthrough Youth Network
The B.A.S.E.S. program (Breakthrough Arts and Science Exploration Spaces) is expanding! The Math Club coach will help prepare middle school students for MATHCOUNTS competitions. The Math Club coach should be great with kids, enthusiastic about math problem solving, and available Fridays from 4:30-6 pm. 

Friday, February 3, 2012

Email - Volunteer Updates - February 2012

Greetings, lovely Breakthrough Volunteers!
6 more weeks of winter got you down? Come on out and volunteer with us at Breakthrough to beat the blues! Our regular meal serving opportunities are back on schedule this month - so come on out and serve up some hot, delicious grub to some lovely guests at Breakthrough.

FEBRUARY MEAL OPPORTUNITIES  
Here are the details for the meal serving ops this month:
  • Thursday, February 9th - Men's Facility
    No clue what the menu will be, but rest assured, it will be the delicious. And there might even be enough for volunteers after we make the late plates.
  • Friday, February 17th - Women's Facility (AKA Joshua Center)
    I won't be able to make it to the women's serve this month - but you'll be in the very capable hands of volunteer extraordinaire, Rachel H. Again - no idea on menu yet, but there's still been that talk of soup, so ummm... maybe soup will be on the menu (for real this time)? We need people willing to lead a craft, lead worship (guitars or keyboard - bring your own) and helpers in the kitchen. Please let me know if you have a preference as to which task you'd like to undertake.
As always, just let me know if you can make it to one or both of the serving ops so I can reserve a spot for you. And if you have any friends that are interested in Breakthrough, bring them too! The more, the merrier.

Love and Hugs -
Amanda (&Don)