Volunteer with Inner Hope

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Inner Hope Youth Ministries is a community created to provide a place of belonging, a place of love, and a place of growth for inner-city youth and their families. All of our programs are formed around mutually transformative long term relationships, treating those we journey alongside with dignity and respect; valuing cultural heritage and supporting our community's desire for greater stability.

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We’re so glad you’re here!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Inner Hope! We’re excited that you’re considering joining our community.
Take a few moments to fill out the form below and let us know how you’d like to get involved. You can find details about volunteer roles and commitments on this page, but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love to chat! You can email us anytime at [email protected].

This form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and can’t wait to connect with you!

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

One-on-one mentor (teens through Boundless) – Build a long-term, supportive relationship with a youth through regular check-ins, goal setting, and activities. (Monthly; 4-8 hours)
Cook – Help prepare and serve meals for youth events and community gatherings. (Flexible; we have monthly workshops and other events)
Driver– Provide transportation for youth attending programs and events. (Flexible; we need drivers 1-3 times/month)
Driving Teacher – Support youth in gaining driving practice to help them reach 80 required hours. (Flexible; 1-2 hours per session)
Teacher for life skills workshops – Share your skills in areas like budgeting, cooking, or career planning to equip youth for independence. (One-time or recurring; 1-2 hours per session)
Yard or house maintenance (can be a group activity) – Help with minor repairs, maintenance, or projects at Inner Hope’s homes. (Flexible; as needed)
Hospitality & Events (can be a group activity) – Help set up, serve meals, provide gifts or baking, or welcome guests at community events and gatherings. (Occasional; 2-4 hours per event)
Photography / Video / Design – Capture moments from events or help create digital and print materials. (Flexible; project-based)
Fundraising – Assist with donor engagement, event planning, or campaign promotion to support Inner Hope’s work. (Flexible; seasonal or ongoing)
Leading activities or sports – Facilitate hikes, games, or sports events to engage youth in creating healthy lifestyles. (Occasional; event-based)

HOW IT WORKS*

1. Inquire: Complete the online form or contact our volunteer coordinator to inquire about becoming a volunteer.
2. Screen : An initial meeting is held to get to know your journey, which is followed by the collection of personal references, a criminal background check and a driving record check.
3. Orient: An in-person 1-hour orientation is held to review our policies, learn about your responsibilities and have your questions answered.
4. Match*: If you choose to mentor, you will be matched with a youth based upon multiple variables with a goal of creating a long-term supportive relationship.
5. Start: Volunteering can be building meaningful relationships with youth, serving behind the scenes to meet the needs of the community (cooking, doing repairs), or offering your expertise in a variety of ways (groups welcome). It is about sharing life with youth and their families.
6. We Support You: We offer volunteer training and cultural workshops, and are always a phone call away to help you problem-solve when you need it.

* This process might vary depending on the type of volunteering you will be doing. Any volunteering that involves direct contact with the youth of our community will require all the steps and screening mentioned above.