Opportunities From: Safe Harbor of NC

Volunteer: Safe Friend/Mentor

As a mentor, safe friend, you will be working with the women in the GreenLeaf Transitional Living Program or Whole Woman Program. Mentors are safe friends that play a vital and influential role in assisting the director and case manager in accomplishing specific programming goals as well as being a reliable and trusted source of encouragement, a consistent prayer partner, and a spiritual friend to the GreenLeaf or Whole Woman resident. 

Key Responsibilities for all Safe Friend/Mentor: 

Be consistent and dependable when meeting with your mentee. Meet regularly and try to keep appointments as scheduled in order to build a strong, trusting relationship. Please keep in mind that these ladies have experienced a lot of disappointment in their lives and we do not want to add to that!  Check in regularly with the case manager for areas of concern and accountability  Help achieve goals that are set with the case manager Challenge the resident to "ask herself the right questions" before making important decisions, provide wisdom and guidance throughout the decision-making process to reflect growth in Biblical based decision-making  Model healthy boundary setting  Encourage active involvement in a local church  Encourage development of a healthy lifestyle and hobbies  Assist with making safe friends in the community  Help the resident explore both short and long term job/career opportunities 

Time Requirements: 

Mentor or Safe Friend: One and half to two hours minimum every two weeks with occasional phone calls, church visits, and mentor events (outings are quite flexible) 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

As a mentor, safe friend, you will be working with the women in the GreenLeaf Transitional Living Program or Whole Woman Program. Mentors are safe friends that play a vital and influential role in assisting the director and case manager in accomplishing specific programming goals as well as being a reliable and trusted source of encouragement, a consistent prayer partner, and a spiritual friend to the GreenLeaf or Whole Woman resident. 

Key Responsibilities for all Safe Friend/Mentor: 

Be consistent and dependable when meeting with your mentee. Meet regularly and try to keep appointments as scheduled in order to build a strong, trusting relationship. Please keep in mind that these ladies have experienced a lot of disappointment in their lives and we do not want to add to that!  Check in regularly with the case manager for areas of concern and accountability  Help achieve goals that are set with the case manager Challenge the resident to "ask herself the right questions" before making important decisions, provide wisdom and guidance throughout the decision-making process to reflect growth in Biblical based decision-making  Model healthy boundary setting  Encourage active involvement in a local church  Encourage development of a healthy lifestyle and hobbies  Assist with making safe friends in the community  Help the resident explore both short and long term job/career opportunities 

Time Requirements: 

Mentor or Safe Friend: One and half to two hours minimum every two weeks with occasional phone calls, church visits, and mentor events (outings are quite flexible) 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28602

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: GL Stephen Minister

The GreenLeaf Program is actively seeking one on one support for women currently transitioning into their new life as a GreenLeaf resident. Stephen Ministers are trained to be a listening ear and a prayerful support for their particular care receiver for as long as the two mutually agree that the relationship is beneficial. Ideally, the relationship would continue for a period of time after the resident has acquired housing outside of GreenLeaf. Stephen Ministers play a vital and influential role as each assist the GreenLeaf Manager and Case Manager in accomplishing specific program goals, as well as being a reliable and trusted encourager, prayer partner, role model, and Godly support to the GreenLeaf resident. 

Key Responsibilities of a Stephen Minister: 

Be consistent and dependable when meeting with your care receiver. Meet regularly and try to keep scheduled appointments in order to build a strong, trusting relationship. Keep in mind, these ladies have had a lot of disappointment in their lives Check in regularly with your care receiver's case manager for areas of concern and accountability Help residents process goals that are set with the case manager Challenge the resident to "ask herself the right questions" before making important decisions, provide wisdom and guidance throughout the decision-making process to reflect growth in Biblical based decision-making Model healthy boundary setting  Encourage active involvement in a local church  Encourage development of a healthy lifestyle and hobbies  

Time Requirement: On average, one hour in person (weekly) with occasional phone calls, church visits, and mentor events (flexible outings) 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

The GreenLeaf Program is actively seeking one on one support for women currently transitioning into their new life as a GreenLeaf resident. Stephen Ministers are trained to be a listening ear and a prayerful support for their particular care receiver for as long as the two mutually agree that the relationship is beneficial. Ideally, the relationship would continue for a period of time after the resident has acquired housing outside of GreenLeaf. Stephen Ministers play a vital and influential role as each assist the GreenLeaf Manager and Case Manager in accomplishing specific program goals, as well as being a reliable and trusted encourager, prayer partner, role model, and Godly support to the GreenLeaf resident. 

Key Responsibilities of a Stephen Minister: 

Be consistent and dependable when meeting with your care receiver. Meet regularly and try to keep scheduled appointments in order to build a strong, trusting relationship. Keep in mind, these ladies have had a lot of disappointment in their lives Check in regularly with your care receiver's case manager for areas of concern and accountability Help residents process goals that are set with the case manager Challenge the resident to "ask herself the right questions" before making important decisions, provide wisdom and guidance throughout the decision-making process to reflect growth in Biblical based decision-making Model healthy boundary setting  Encourage active involvement in a local church  Encourage development of a healthy lifestyle and hobbies  

Time Requirement: On average, one hour in person (weekly) with occasional phone calls, church visits, and mentor events (flexible outings) 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28602

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: GL Transitional Apartments Landscape Cleanup Crew

The GreenLeaf Transitional Apartments are in need of regular volunteers willing to assist with the following: 

Raking and bagging leaves, yard clean up  Clean around the fence and remove any growth  Trim all shrubs in the front, street sides of the apartments, use gas trimmer located in the on-site storage building  Trim roses in front of the apartments, street side and both sides of the storage building (hand help trimmer is located in the on-site storage building)  Stain/paint playground equipment and clean swings, etc.  Spray weeds in the Prayer Garden and under porches, children's playground and in rose/azalea gardens  Note: Bag of leaves, limbs and other trimmings are to be placed at the curb for pick up. Rose clippings can be place in wheel barrels and dumped at the curb. 

Occasionally there may be a need for work inside of the apartments. On rainy days, we may ask volunteers to assist with the following: 

Cleaning an apartment; a cleaning list and supplies are provided  Painting or light maintenance work. Changing out light bulbs, etc. 

Time Requirement: Flexible hours, as needed every one to two months. When a need arises, cleaning crew volunteers will be contacted to assess availability. 

 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

The GreenLeaf Transitional Apartments are in need of regular volunteers willing to assist with the following: 

Raking and bagging leaves, yard clean up  Clean around the fence and remove any growth  Trim all shrubs in the front, street sides of the apartments, use gas trimmer located in the on-site storage building  Trim roses in front of the apartments, street side and both sides of the storage building (hand help trimmer is located in the on-site storage building)  Stain/paint playground equipment and clean swings, etc.  Spray weeds in the Prayer Garden and under porches, children's playground and in rose/azalea gardens  Note: Bag of leaves, limbs and other trimmings are to be placed at the curb for pick up. Rose clippings can be place in wheel barrels and dumped at the curb. 

Occasionally there may be a need for work inside of the apartments. On rainy days, we may ask volunteers to assist with the following: 

Cleaning an apartment; a cleaning list and supplies are provided  Painting or light maintenance work. Changing out light bulbs, etc. 

Time Requirement: Flexible hours, as needed every one to two months. When a need arises, cleaning crew volunteers will be contacted to assess availability. 

 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28602

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: GL On Purpose Teacher/Class Facilitator

Safe Harbor's High Country Recovery Center for Women is currently seeking a passionate On Purpose Teacher/Class Facilitator Volunteer. As a volunteer for Safe Harbor, you are a direct influence to all whom you assist, greet, and interact with. You will be teaching a class, leading a book study, and/or facilitating a group discussion during a specified time. We ask that as a Safe Harbor volunteer, you serve with purpose, compassion, a giving heart, accompanied by a discerning and motivated spirit. 

Key Responsibilities of the On Purpose Teacher/Class Facilitator: 

Prepare weekly to lead the provided curriculum  Check in with the Operations Director regularly through phone calls, emails, and/or texts Comply with the guidelines and policies set forth in the Volunteer Handbook Be willing to listen to the attendees. Talk to them and a be a positive, encouraging influence. Love them and help them to see the love and care that you have in your heart for them

Time Requirement: 1 class per year, 1 to 2 hours in length, ranging from 5 to 12 weeks long. You may choose to lead another class if desired and scheduling permits. 

 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Safe Harbor's High Country Recovery Center for Women is currently seeking a passionate On Purpose Teacher/Class Facilitator Volunteer. As a volunteer for Safe Harbor, you are a direct influence to all whom you assist, greet, and interact with. You will be teaching a class, leading a book study, and/or facilitating a group discussion during a specified time. We ask that as a Safe Harbor volunteer, you serve with purpose, compassion, a giving heart, accompanied by a discerning and motivated spirit. 

Key Responsibilities of the On Purpose Teacher/Class Facilitator: 

Prepare weekly to lead the provided curriculum  Check in with the Operations Director regularly through phone calls, emails, and/or texts Comply with the guidelines and policies set forth in the Volunteer Handbook Be willing to listen to the attendees. Talk to them and a be a positive, encouraging influence. Love them and help them to see the love and care that you have in your heart for them

Time Requirement: 1 class per year, 1 to 2 hours in length, ranging from 5 to 12 weeks long. You may choose to lead another class if desired and scheduling permits. 

 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28607

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: GL Childcare Assistance

Safe Harbor is looking for volunteers who enjoy enriching the lives of one of God's greatest gift; our children. As a Childcare volunteer, you will be a direct influence and representation of Safe Harbor to all whom you assist, greet, and interact with. You will be responsible for supervising children during specified times. Please always be mindful of what our guests face and the world in which they live. Loving on the children, helping them to feel safe and security should be our volunteers priority. As a Safe Harbor Volunteer, we hope that your purpose is one of compassion, accompanied by a giving heart, and a discerning and motivated spirit. 

Key Responsibilities of the Childcare Volunteer: 

Assisting staff as needed. This includes checking in with staff (if available) upon arrival or responding to staff direction through phone calls, emails, and/or texts. We ask that all volunteers make sure to utilize the sign-in sheet upon arrival and when leaving Supervising children as needed. If time allows, we ask that volunteers wipe down toys periodically, dust and check the children's room trash can Be willing to listen to the children. Talk to them and be an encouraging, positive influence in their lives  Be willing to correct the children, in a loving way. We ask that whomever volunteers in our Childcare room feels comfortable being firm with the children, in a loving way, that allows them to see the love that you have for them 

Time Requirement: 1 shift per week, Tuesday evening, 12-13 weeks, for the On Purpose Class that the volunteer is committing to supply childcare for. Childcare shift for the first Thursday of the month for Five Star Care Team meetings. Time commitment  is 6:15-8:15 p.m. Additional shifts are welcomed at volunteer's availability and needs.

 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Safe Harbor is looking for volunteers who enjoy enriching the lives of one of God's greatest gift; our children. As a Childcare volunteer, you will be a direct influence and representation of Safe Harbor to all whom you assist, greet, and interact with. You will be responsible for supervising children during specified times. Please always be mindful of what our guests face and the world in which they live. Loving on the children, helping them to feel safe and security should be our volunteers priority. As a Safe Harbor Volunteer, we hope that your purpose is one of compassion, accompanied by a giving heart, and a discerning and motivated spirit. 

Key Responsibilities of the Childcare Volunteer: 

Assisting staff as needed. This includes checking in with staff (if available) upon arrival or responding to staff direction through phone calls, emails, and/or texts. We ask that all volunteers make sure to utilize the sign-in sheet upon arrival and when leaving Supervising children as needed. If time allows, we ask that volunteers wipe down toys periodically, dust and check the children's room trash can Be willing to listen to the children. Talk to them and be an encouraging, positive influence in their lives  Be willing to correct the children, in a loving way. We ask that whomever volunteers in our Childcare room feels comfortable being firm with the children, in a loving way, that allows them to see the love that you have for them 

Time Requirement: 1 shift per week, Tuesday evening, 12-13 weeks, for the On Purpose Class that the volunteer is committing to supply childcare for. Childcare shift for the first Thursday of the month for Five Star Care Team meetings. Time commitment  is 6:15-8:15 p.m. Additional shifts are welcomed at volunteer's availability and needs.

 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28602

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: GL Fill-In Volunteer

Safe Harbor is looking for volunteers who are willing to go above and beyond serving the women in our ministry. Unfortunately, life happens and sometimes regularly scheduled volunteers are unable to make it in for their scheduled time slots and this leaves the ladies we serve in a bit of a "pinch" as most of the ladies' plans are already put in place days in advance. The right volunteers for these "fill in" opportunities would be willing to be flexible and serve on more of an on call basis rather than a set schedule. 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Safe Harbor is looking for volunteers who are willing to go above and beyond serving the women in our ministry. Unfortunately, life happens and sometimes regularly scheduled volunteers are unable to make it in for their scheduled time slots and this leaves the ladies we serve in a bit of a "pinch" as most of the ladies' plans are already put in place days in advance. The right volunteers for these "fill in" opportunities would be willing to be flexible and serve on more of an on call basis rather than a set schedule. 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28602

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: GL Parenting Class

We are looking for a devoted volunteer that would like to share parenting tips, tricks, and advice with residents in the GreenLeaf Program. The right volunteer would have compassion and understanding of what our residents have been through/are going through and be willing to lean into teaching our residents how to parent with the same grace that God continues to give us.   

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

We are looking for a devoted volunteer that would like to share parenting tips, tricks, and advice with residents in the GreenLeaf Program. The right volunteer would have compassion and understanding of what our residents have been through/are going through and be willing to lean into teaching our residents how to parent with the same grace that God continues to give us.   

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28602

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: GreenLeaf Intern

This opportunity is where any interns will log their hours working within the GreenLeaf Transitional Living Program. 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

This opportunity is where any interns will log their hours working within the GreenLeaf Transitional Living Program. 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28602

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: GreenLeaf Financial Mentor

The GreenLeaf program provides an important life skill - learning to live on a budget. If budgeting is something that excites you, we would love to have you be a part of our team!

Key Responsibilities for Financial Mentors: 

Be consistent and dependable when meeting with your mentee. Meet regularly and try to keep appointments as scheduled in order to build a strong, trusting relationship. Please keep in mind that these ladies have experienced a lot of disappointment in their lives and we do not want to add to that!  Check in regularly with the case manager for areas of concern and accountability  Help achieve goals that are set with the case manager Challenge the resident to "ask herself the right questions" before making important decisions, provide wisdom and guidance throughout the decision-making process to reflect growth in Biblical based decision-making  Model healthy boundary setting  Help the resident explore both short and long term job/career opportunities 

Time Requirements: 

Financial Mentor: One to two hours minimum every month, with occasional phone calls, emails and/or texts to stay in touch on a regular basis. 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

The GreenLeaf program provides an important life skill - learning to live on a budget. If budgeting is something that excites you, we would love to have you be a part of our team!

Key Responsibilities for Financial Mentors: 

Be consistent and dependable when meeting with your mentee. Meet regularly and try to keep appointments as scheduled in order to build a strong, trusting relationship. Please keep in mind that these ladies have experienced a lot of disappointment in their lives and we do not want to add to that!  Check in regularly with the case manager for areas of concern and accountability  Help achieve goals that are set with the case manager Challenge the resident to "ask herself the right questions" before making important decisions, provide wisdom and guidance throughout the decision-making process to reflect growth in Biblical based decision-making  Model healthy boundary setting  Help the resident explore both short and long term job/career opportunities 

Time Requirements: 

Financial Mentor: One to two hours minimum every month, with occasional phone calls, emails and/or texts to stay in touch on a regular basis. 

Program: GreenLeaf Transitional Living

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No