We partner with local churches who recruit and support volunteers to serve as part of their Alongside Families ministry. Our volunteers are Christ-followers who champion family preservation through biblical hospitality.
Host Families temporarily take in a child whose parent is walking through a difficult time and build relationship with the parent. Motivated by compassion, 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, meeting a mom for coffee, or offering prayer support. LEARN MORE about serving as a Community Friend.
Family Coach volunteers coordinate child hostings to make sure kids are well cared for, a good relationship is built between volunteers and parents served, and parents and host families feel supported. Family Coaches conduct weekly home visits in Host Family homes, handle hosting logistics, and are the go-to support for Host Families and the parent of the child being hosted. Family Coaches receive support and oversight from a staff supervisor to ensure they are well-equipped in their role. LEARN MORE about serving as a Family Coach.
Ministry Coordinator volunteers are the point-people at our partner churches who lead the Alongside Families ministry at that 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. We seek to build Ministry Teams of 2-3 Ministry Coordinators in each partner church. 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!
Alongside Families
2217 Matthews Township Pkwy
STE D-261
Matthews, NC 28105
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