Volunteers can also help by bringing an activity to the residents. By participating in fun experiences, the residents can make new friends, learn new skills, and thrive again as they work towards independence. The possibilities are endless – give us an idea and we’ll help you make it possible!
You can help by preparing a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) off-site and serve to the residents. There are a variety of available dates throughout the year. You can serve a meal one time or regularly.
The residents of Tender Mercies are always in need of household items and supplies to make their home more welcoming and comfortable. Donating items on our Wish List is much appreciated by the residents as they regain stability and learn the skills needed to regain independence and self-sufficiency.
There are several committees in need of additional help including Development, Golf Outing & Gala.
Provide support for participating entrepreneurs. You’ll provide specific ideas and feedback to entrepreneurs and look for opportunities to connect them to individuals and opportunities that will further support their business.
Provide session instruction in your area of expertise, and look for opportunities to connect our entrepreneurs to individuals and opportunities that will further support their businesses.
During scheduled sessions, you’ll listen to presentations and requests from entrepreneurs, ask a series of questions about loan requests, and then provide specific ideas and feedback after the loan request simulations. We also ask our Lender Panelists to look for opportunities to connect entrepreneurs to individuals and opportunities that might further accelerate their businesses.
Assist with academic support in our after school program.
Provide information regarding victim rights and referrals to other services, emotional support, assist with financial restitution, and accompaniment to appointments such as health, legal, and law enforcement. Volunteers have constant, ongoing communication with our dedicated staff.
Develop personal relationships with guardianship clients through twice a month visits around your schedule. You’ll have constant, ongoing communication with our Guardianship team.