Circle of Friends is a new pilot program of the Mennonite Central Committee BC, modelled after MCC Ontario's program, in which groups of 2-3 volunteers form a "circle of friends" around an individual transitioning from homelessness or shelter living back into the community.
This program is looking for two types of volunteers:
Program Support Mentor Circles Volunteer
Geographic Location: Abbotsford
Skills/Knowledge/Attitude Requirements:
- Must be older than 18 years of age
- Be patient, open-minded, friendly
- Apply using the MCC BC application form including references
- Submit a criminal record check with vulnerable sector verification
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work with a small group of volunteers (Circle of Friends) to support a woman, man, or family as they transition out of homelessness. Circles meet once a week. Circle meetings might include going out for coffee, creating a budget, accessing the food bank, attending a fitness class, etc.
Supervision: Circle of Friends Program Associate
Training and Development Offered:
- Mandatory position-specific orientation will be provided
- Additional training for volunteers is offered on an ongoing basis
- Policy and procedure manual available at all times
Other:
- Volunteer liability coverage for all volunteers
To get involved, we invite you to submit the application form below
All MCC volunteers are expected to be respectful of the MCC mission statement: “Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another and creation.”