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The Next Door is grateful for the support of our community. Individuals, churches, foundations, corporations and grants make it possible for transformation to happen in the lives of women in crisis. Consider how you can get involved. Whether giving of your time or financially, The Next Door welcomes your support.
To VOLUNTEER with The Next Door, or for information about group volunteer activities, please contact Mary Rufener, Volunteer Coordinator, at (615) 251-8805 ext. 209 or mary@thenextdoor.org.
Volunteer Orientation is now offered EVERY TUESDAY. Come from 9-10:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. to learn about volunteering at The Next Door and the Freedom Recovery Community.
Current volunteer opportunities for individuals include:
| Prayer Partner |
- Commit to meet with or make contact with your resident at least once a week for prayer support and encouragement
- Send cards, notes or letters to encourage your resident and to remind her of your prayers
- Attend your Prayer Partner's transition ceremony (approximately 6 months after she arrived)
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| Transportation Volunteer |
- Drive residents to job interviews, doctor's appointments, etc.
- Help is needed Monday through Friday for both morning shifts (8:30am-12:30pm) and afternoon shifts (1:00pm-5:00pm)
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| Freedom Recovery Community Mentor |
- Get to know a child living at the FRC (children's ages range from 6 to 17) and plan age-appropriate activities such as shooting hoops, board games, eating pizza, or just hanging out and talking with the child
- Time commitment varies depending on your schedule and the child's schedule
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| Freedom Recovery Community Tutor |
- Help a child (children's ages range from 6 to 17) with school work; subject matter will depend on the needs of the child and areas where he or she is having difficulty
- Time commitment varies depending on your schedule and the child's schedule
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| Freedom Recovery Community Preschool Childcare |
- Help need Monday through Thursday; shifts approximately 1 to 2 hours; times vary
- Care for and play with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 4 years old while moms are in group meetings (very similar to the nursery time in church)
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