We partner with local churches who recruit and support volunteers to serve as part of their Alongside Families ministry. Your church must become a partner church before you can volunteer. Learn more HERE.
Host Families temporarily take in a child whose parent is walking through a difficult time and build relationship with the parent. Each Host Family is screened, trained, and approved, and serves without compensation. This role is our greatest need ongoing. LEARN MORE about serving as a Host Family.
Community Friends provide wrap-around support for parents in need and for Host Families. This can include transporting parents to an appointment or interview, transporting hosted children to school or visits, making meals, providing babysitting in the host family or parent home, or meeting a mom for coffee. LEARN MORE about serving as a Community Friend.
Family Coach volunteers coordinate and oversee child hostings. They make sure kids are well cared for, support parents toward their goals, and are the go-to support for the Host Family and parent. Family Coaches conduct weekly home visits in Host Family homes and track hosting logistics in our case management system. Family Coaches receive oversight from our Family Care Manager to ensure they are well-equipped and supported. LEARN MORE about serving as a Family Coach.
Ministry Coordinator volunteers are the point-people who lead the Alongside Families ministry at their church. They recruit volunteers, ensure volunteers are supported as they serve, build awareness in the church, serve as the connection with our staff team, and ensure that church leadership stay informed about the ministry. Each partner church builds a team of 2-4 Ministry Coordinators. Fill out our volunteer interest form today to learn more.
Prayer is vital to our ministry. We believe that prayer is the most important thing that we can do if we want to effectively love our neighbors. Our Prayer Team members are prayer warriors who cover this work in prayer. Click here to learn more and sign up for our Prayer Team!
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Alongside Families
2217 Matthews Township Pkwy
STE D-261
Matthews, NC 28105
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