Volunteer
Our volunteer network is one of the most essential parts of the Family Promise model. Learn more about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities we have and find your place in the Family Promise network to help us serve more families and children in the Wichita area!
Get trained:
Whether you are a continuing or new volunteer, we are so thankful to have you as part of the Family Promise team. Please complete each of the following steps for volunteering:
1. Complete the FPGW Volunteer Information Form (please complete even if you have done so previously to ensure that our records are accurate).
2. Complete online volunteer training modules 101 & 201. These modules are only required for volunteers working directly with families, although we believe that they are valuable to all volunteers. The trainings are available on Family Promise National’s Community site. If you are a new volunteer, here is the Link to Request an Invite to the Community Site. To complete this form, select that you are a Volunteer, and then select Kansas, and then select “Family Promise of Greater Wichita.” Note to expect a delay of up to 1-2 business days before you are approved with access to the site and make sure your volunteer application (Step 1) is already complete before you can receive the link. After you have access to login, Select “Courses” and then “All Courses” and then enroll in the two required courses: “Orientation to Family Promise: Volunteer 101” and “Orientation to Family Promise: Volunteer 201”. A third optional training is also available called “DEIA Training: Volunteers”.
There is also available another short course called “Community Site Courses: An Introduction” that will provide information about how to navigate and successfully complete these trainings. To return to the Community Site to access or complete your courses, go to www.affiliates.familypromise.org.
3. If you are volunteering with one of FPGW’s partner congregations, please contact your Volunteer Coordinator for next steps and opportunities to serve. If you are interested in volunteering at the Day House, with Pet Promise, or on special projects, please contact Family Promise (office@familypromisewichita.org) for next steps.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Day Time Driving – Transport guests to interviews, appointments, etc.
- Pet Promise – Care for our guests’ pets while they are in our program.
- Graduate Support – Provide childcare or meals during or help facilitate Life Skills Classes.
- Day House Volunteer – Help support our staff and guests by answering phones, doing administrative tasks at our front desk and around our central location.
- Board Member – Help cast vision and support the mission of FPGW by serving on the Board of Directors.
Join a team:
- Congregational Care – Support and build our Host and Support Congregation Network.
- Almost Home – Maintain or help develop affordable housing solutions for our graduates.
- Communications – Help communicate the FPGW mission to our network and the public.
- Fund Development: – Secure funding and partners to enable us to carry out the FPGW mission.
We truly appreciate all of our volunteers and couldn’t fulfill the mission with you!
Do you have questions about volunteering at Family Promise? Complete the form below to contact us!