Needs From: United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties

Support the Circle of Hope kitchen staff as they provide the weekly Tuesday night meal. Duties include meal prep, serving the meal and cleaning the kitchen. Expect great camaraderie and the satisfaction of feeding others.  Come once or come every week

Sing the praises of Peace Connections at our booth at the Harvey County Holiday Exchange. You'll be offering attendees a gift that they will exchange (we hope) for a donation that will help us further our mission. You'll engage with lots of folks who care about the community and believe in the value of the many non-profits in our area. Sign up for one hour or all three!

The position of the Volunteer Ally is to provide intentional friendship to community members who have completed the Getting Ahead Class.  The Volunteer Ally listens and provides encouragement, without judgment, to Circle Leaders working to make positive changes in their life. The Volunteer Ally provides new perspectives, consistency, accountability, and a focus on future goals during their 18-month match with the Circle Leader, while upholding Peace Connections vision of a thriving community sustained by peace and social justice.

TimeCommitment:5 to 10 hours per month for 18 Months

Primary Location: First United Methodist Church, 801N.MainStreet,Newton,KS

·        Consistently show up and participate in Match meeting (at least once a month)

·        Attend at least one Circle of Hope meeting a month (in addition to Match)

·        Be a positive role model

·        Be non-judgmental

·        Listen

·        Assist Circle Leader in staying goal-oriented

·        Set and maintain appropriate boundaries

·        Stay in communication with Circle Leader and fellow Allies

·        Log your volunteer hours

·        Non-judgmental

·        Good boundaries

·        Motivated, positive attitude

·        Stable (not in crisis)

·        Open minded & empathetic

·        Willingness to learn

·        Complete Bridges Out of Poverty Training

Responsible to: Volunteer Manager / Program Coordinator

Impact: The Volunteer Ally is a positive, consistent support in the lives of families working to get out of financial poverty.  The Volunteer Ally creates a new relationship for the family, forming an intentional and encouraging friendship during their journey towards stability. As a Volunteer Ally, you will assist families as they grow financially and personally, genuinely engaging with community and investing in long-term outcomes for us all.

The position of Childcare Volunteer is to provide support and supervision to the children whose parents/caregivers attend Harvey County Circle of Hope meetings. The Childcare Volunteer will provide a safe, positive and nurturing experience while upholding Peace Connection's vision of a thriving community sustained by peace and social justice. There is a meal provided at 5:30. Come once or come every week!

Create hand-made or provide other gifts to exchange for donations to Peace Connections on November 15th

Provide inspiration and ingredients for a meal of your choice to feed 60-80 people, usually about $300. This is a great project for a youth group, book club or church commitee. We'd love to have you or your group feed us once, once a month, once a quarter - or however you choose to honor us with your time and treasure. The Tuesday night meal at Circle of Hope is at the core of everything we do. The Circle Leaders, their kids, their Allies, the childcare workers and random friends all join together for a night of community  support, and it all begins with a meal, and the meal begins with YOU! (We hope) This meal represents our weekly commitment to each other and binds us to Peace Connections' vision of a thriving community sustained by peace and social justice. Please contact us for specific dates when meals are needed. Hours may vary depending on meal chosen.