Faith In Action of Monroe, MI

FIA MONROE VOLUNTEER PORTAL

VOLUNTEER TIMESHEET
Complete this form to document your time spent volunteering for Faith in Action

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION/INQUIRY
Complete this form to inquire about or to volunteer your time.

Volunteer Opportunities
FRIENDLY VISITS:Drop in on a lonely and homebound widow. Read mail for a sight impaired neighbor. Play cards, or just share stories. Take an isolated senior out to breakfast or the park. FRIENDLY PHONE CALL: Call someone just to say “Hi” and let them know someone cares. CAREGIVER RELIEF: Stay with a frail elderly man or woman for a couple hours while their caregiver takes a break, runs errands, or goes to a doctor appointment. TRANSPORTATION: Provide a ride to a doctor's appointment or to medical testing. Take a senior to pick up prescriptions, shopping, or to other necessary appointments. ERRANDS:Pick up groceries or other necessary items for someone who is homebound. CHORES: Rake an older person's lawn. Clean out a closet or kitchen cabinet for a frail widow. SMALL HOME REPAIRS: Fix a leaky faucet or a wobbly railing for a senior. Install a smoke detector for an elderly couple. LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING: Dust, vacuum and straighten house for someone who can no longer do it for themselves. Do laundry for a frail senior. GROUP PROJECTS: Work with other FIAMC volunteers to clean a yard or wash windows. OFFICE HELP:Help with phone calls. Work on the newsletter and events. Stuff envelopes. BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Offer your professional expertise by serving on our Board of Directors. Work on our fundraising committee.

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about volunteer opportunities within FIAMC. Please review the “Volunteer Criteria” below Anyone with a desire to help their neighbors in need are asked to complete the “Volunteer Inquiry Form”, when completed, hit the “email” button to send it to the FIAMC office. The office will contact you for an appointment to complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer Criteria		Benefits of Volunteering at FIAMC
• Must successfully complete application and screening process (including three references and a police background check) • Minimum of 12 month commitment • Must be 18 or older (if under 18, parent or guardian must also meet criteria) • Must possess a valid ID or Drivers license (if transporting anyone) • Must have a valid proof of automobile insurance (if transporting anyone) • Must be reliable and punctual • Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with people • Must attend and complete new volunteer orientation and all pertinent orientation/training sessions		Meet new friends and learn Monroe County history Share your time and talents Give back to the community by putting your “Faith into Action” Enrich your life with rewarding moments of service Nurture your faith through neighborly outreach Foster special relationships with people in need and fellow dedicated volunteers Enhance your own health by staying active and involved with your community Provide satisfaction with the knowledge that you are helping others