Partners for Hope

The purpose of Partners for Hope is to match a woman and women in the community for their mutual betterment. The more positive and supportive people a person has in their life, the more opportunities they have to become a better version of themselves. Partners for Hope are meant to lift one another up through healthy relationships. Building these relationships based on mutual kindness, listening, healthy boundaries, and positive regard can help both parties become more resilient and have a stronger sense of well-being.

MinimumRequirements:

Be at least 21 years of age

Complete an application including a criminal record check every two years,child abuse registry check, and interview.

Show proof ofvalid drivers license and auto insurance.

Willingness to commit to at least one year in a supportive relationshipwith a House of Hope Resident and her family.

Willingness toattend initial training, as well as periodic meetings with the VolunteerCoordinator.

Ability tomaintain appropriate boundaries with House of Hope residents and theirfamilies.

Specific Duties:

Be a reliable,consistent, positive role model to the women and families at House ofHope.

Be flexible andprovide appropriate and necessary support to help the Resident Partner succeed.

Communicate regularly with Volunteer Coordinator and/or Partners for HopeCoordinator.

Follow all House of Hope Partner policies as outlined during the traininginterview and orientation.

Make a minimumof aone year commitment to support the Resident Partner, including at leastone monthly face to face contact and weekly phone calls/text messages.

Maintain strictconfidentiality, in accordance with House of Hope policy.

Maintainappropriate boundaries, including limiting gifts to items valued under $20.

Follow House of Hope onsite drug-free/alcohol-free policy.

Contact Houseof Hope staff of all incidents and areas of concern. If the incident involvesinjury, child abuse report or police report, the incident should be reportedimmediately. All other incidents may be reported on the next business day.

Maintain avalid drivers license and auto insurance if transporting residents, includingusing an appropriate car seat for all children under the age of six years.

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