Volunteers Desperately Needed!

We are in immediate, desperate need of reliable, committed volunteers. Since 2011, our clients served have increased at least 350%.  Last night we had 11 women at our weekly, Breaking Free Support/Life Skills Group. The majority of these women have accepted Christ as their Savior and are working diligently towards becoming disciples. In addition to the Support group 10 children were present, some which participate in our Tutoring Program, all of which require child care workers. Currently, we are serving approximately 45 individuals on a regular basis, many which do not have transportation and we transport them to and from appointments: counseling, group, food pantries, psychiatrist, medical doctor, acquiring legal, governmental and school documents, equine facility, airport, etc. Our clients range from being local to international, recently released from jail, pregnant, developmentally challenged, single mothers with up to four children to individuals enrolled in college, studying for their GED's, unemployed, and employed.  We are in need of individuals and/or groups that will partner with us in providing over 30 services and programs free of charge to the community:

FORT MYERS AREA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:  To process volunteer applications, do back ground checks, administer Myers Briggs, present/coordinate volunteer trainings, and schedule volunteers.

DRIVERS:  Individuals in the Fort Myers area that can transport clients and/or their children to and from appointments.

CHILDCARE WORKERS:  To care for children during weekly Life Skills & Support Group on Thursday evenings 5-9pm at Grace Church in downtown Fort Myers, FL.

MATH TUTOR:  To assist children of clients, as well as, clients, with their school work.

OUTREACH FOOD COORDINATOR:  To organize and coordinate meal preparation once a month for strip club outREACH. Responsibilities include coordinating, picking up and delivering, food to outREACH team prior to outREACH on 2nd Saturday of the month.  Food preparation is for 35 people.

If interested, please call (239) 939-9218 or email christa_hicks@beautyfromashes.org. Volunteer application and back ground check required.

EVENT COORDINATOR (Does not have to reside in Fort Myers area):  Responsibilities include handling all communication regarding events:  Appearance contracts, riders, speaker's needs, travel, hotel accommodations, as well as updating calendars, social media communication. and public relations. Approximately 3-5 hours a week is needed, with possibility of paid position in the future.  Please email resume and letter of interest to julie@beautyfromashes.org.  No phone calls please.