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Behind the Scenes
We’re able to be present with our youth,
because so many people help behind the scenes to make New Horizons
Ministries efficient, clean, welcoming, and stable. The following
vital positions allow New Horizons to be a healing presence on Seattle’s
streets:
For information about any of the
volunteer opportunities described below, please send an email to
Volunteer@nhmin.org or
call our Volunteer Resources Coordinator at 206-374-0866 ext.
107.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for New Horizons Ministries is an active, working
board. Members of the board commit to a minimum of one year of service,
with a monthly commitment of 8-10 hours. These hours include attendance
at a monthly board meeting as well as a board committee meeting. Board
committees include Development, Governing, and Membership Planning.
Board members are Christians whose
lives demonstrate a commitment to Jesus Christ. Their faith is Biblically-based,
and they are able to work with Christians of differing denominations.
They possess the willingness, abilities, and time to accept the responsibilities
and commitments associated with board membership.
Church Liaison
A Church Liaison serves as the connection between his or her church and
New Horizons Ministries. This role creates an efficient way to exchange
information between two organizations, and it is a good way to explore
further partnerships. The average time commitment is six hours per month,
with a six-month commitment. A quarterly meeting with your supervisor
and other Liaisons is required, and attendance at our training is strongly
recommended.
In-Kind Supporter
In-kind donations provide the essential items that our youth need.
We often highlight our current needs in our newsletter, but we always
welcome donations to our hygiene center, such as laundry soap, deodorant,
toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, tampons, sanitary
pads, medical gloves, combs, brushes, clothing, coats and jackets, new
socks and underwear, and shoes or boots. For more information about in-kind
donations, please visit Ways to Give.
Office
or Support Volunteer
Office volunteers perform a variety of tasks, including answering a multi-line
telephone system, entering data, and helping with bulk mailings. Volunteers
also help us sort and organize the donations we receive. The Office Volunteer
and Support Volunteer positions both require a minimum commitment of eight
hours per month for three months.
Prayer
Support
Listening to God in prayer is the foundation of our ministry. Experience
has taught us that growth in our agency and in the youth we serve
is always preceded by faithfulness in prayer. If you would like to commit
to praying for us regularly, we can send you a monthly prayer letter that
highlights current prayer needs for New Horizons Ministries and for the
youth. We are also in the process of establishing a more formal
system for prayer volunteers—please inquire if you are interested.
Item
Drive
It is a great help to us when groups organize item drives outside of our
center. Our youth always need jeans, socks, coats, sweatshirts, and
new underwear in all sizes. We also need donations of travel-size
hygiene items. An item drive is a great way for a youth group or school
to be involved in supporting the ministry of New Horizons.
Food
Group
Food Group volunteers work with New Horizons and the youth by purchasing, preparing, serving, and cleaning up brerakfast or dinner for 40-75 youth during drop-in. A Food Group is a minimum of four individuals who commit to serve one night per month for a minimum of six months.
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