Volunteer With Inheritance of Hope!
Thank you for your interest in serving families facing the loss of a parent. Being an Inheritance of Hope volunteer is a rewarding experience and can take many forms.
LEGACY RETREAT® VOLUNTEER
At a Legacy Retreat®, the primary role of a volunteer is to assist parents and group leaders with the care of children. Many IoH parents are weak from the progression of their disease or tired from the uncertainty their family faces. Families are typically eager for the opportunity to have a volunteer accompany them during their on-site experience. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of their volunteer’s presence and willingness to help for duties including transporting luggage to/from the hotel, organizing and delivering meals, assisting with airport pick-ups/drop-offs, and being available for whatever might help and encourage their family. Inheritance of Hope volunteers are what make the experience the most restful, the most memorable, and the most enjoyable for our families.
HOPE@HOME™ WEEKEND VOLUNTEER
During a Hope@Home™ Weekend, the primary role of a volunteer is to welcome and encourage families throughout the weekend. Many of these children are facing incredible uncertainty and need a friend! Our Hope@Home™ volunteers will join specified groups to engage with families and offer encouragement and friendship. They will also commit to praying for the families and being available during the weekend as needed.
A Hope@Home™ Weekend volunteer is encouraged to share the Hope@Home™ Registry with their community and to tell their Inheritance of Hope story so more families can benefit from all of the offerings. In order to reach more families, all volunteers are encouraged to create a personalized fundraising page and find other creative ways to fundraise.
A Hope@Home™ Weekend volunteer is encouraged to share the Hope@Home™ Registry with their community and to tell their Inheritance of Hope story so more families can benefit from all of the offerings. In order to reach more families, all volunteers are encouraged to create a personalized fundraising page and find other creative ways to fundraise.
HOPE@HOME™ GROUPS VOLUNTEER
Hope@Home™ Groups exist to provide on-going care and support for each member of the family. These one hour Zoom calls range are available for everyone (kids/teens, diagnosis-specific, life after loss, caregivers) and meet weekly for three weeks out of the month. Member-led community groups create a place for families to feel understood, loved, and supported through resources and relationships.
The role of a Hope@Home™ Group volunteer is to consistently login to Zoom from the comfort of home and warmly welcome, listen, validate, and connect attendees to Inheritance of Hope resources. Volunteers who are reliable, eager to encourage and empower others, and demonstrate active listening skills play an integral part in creating a comfortable, safe space for families to process and relate to one another.
A Hope@Home™ Group volunteer is expected to regularly pray for the members of the group and to share IoH opportunities with members of the community.
The role of a Hope@Home™ Group volunteer is to consistently login to Zoom from the comfort of home and warmly welcome, listen, validate, and connect attendees to Inheritance of Hope resources. Volunteers who are reliable, eager to encourage and empower others, and demonstrate active listening skills play an integral part in creating a comfortable, safe space for families to process and relate to one another.
A Hope@Home™ Group volunteer is expected to regularly pray for the members of the group and to share IoH opportunities with members of the community.
HOPE HUB™ VOLUNTEER
Hope Hubs™ exists to inspire hope through local, face-to-face communities of care with people who “get it.” We welcome families facing the loss of a parent, both pre- and post-loss. Hope Hub™ volunteers and participating families gather monthly in local communities to offer hope-inspired relationships and resources for each person in the family, while building a hope-filled circle of support.
The role of a Hope Hub™ volunteer is to attend monthly face-to-face local gatherings, to warmly welcome, connect and engage with participating families. Volunteers will facilitate and support guided activities and discussions around a monthly theme to build community and encourage one another. A Hope Hub™ volunteer may also serve by helping prepare materials and complete necessary administrative tasks or errands prior to the monthly gathering. Volunteers who are enthusiastic, reliable, eager to encourage and empower others, and demonstrate active listening skills play an integral part in creating a comfortable, safe space for families to share, have fun, and relate to one another.
A Hope Hub™ volunteer is expected to regularly pray for the members of the group and to share IoH opportunities with members of the community.
The role of a Hope Hub™ volunteer is to attend monthly face-to-face local gatherings, to warmly welcome, connect and engage with participating families. Volunteers will facilitate and support guided activities and discussions around a monthly theme to build community and encourage one another. A Hope Hub™ volunteer may also serve by helping prepare materials and complete necessary administrative tasks or errands prior to the monthly gathering. Volunteers who are enthusiastic, reliable, eager to encourage and empower others, and demonstrate active listening skills play an integral part in creating a comfortable, safe space for families to share, have fun, and relate to one another.
A Hope Hub™ volunteer is expected to regularly pray for the members of the group and to share IoH opportunities with members of the community.
When to Apply
We offer Legacy Retreats® and Hope@Home™ Weekends at locations around the country throughout the year. The volunteer application is not specific to any one event — if your application is selected, you will become part of the group that is notified each time a new event is scheduled. Our retreat teams sometimes fill quickly, so if you have interest in volunteering at any point, applying now is the best way to go!
How to Apply
- Complete our online volunteer application (minimum age is 16 years old)
- Schedule a phone interview with Resources Director, Jill Thompson: Jill@InheritanceOfHope.org
What We Offer You
Spiritual Growth
Volunteer gatherings on Zoom every Friday at 10am & 4pm ET (optional)
Our gatherings last one hour and our goals are to:
- Stay connected
- Build community (encouragement, friendship, and prayer)
- Grow in our faith
Strong Community
Our volunteers are truly a big family! You can be a part of this amazing team comprised of inspiring people of all ages.
Service Opportunity
You get the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus by using your unique gifts for people who are going through very difficult circumstances. We will provide documentation if you need/want community service hours for school or work.
Inheritance of Hope could not serve families facing the loss of a parent without our selfless volunteers – thank you!
Please contact Jill@InheritanceOfHope.org with any questions or for more information.
Volunteers Links
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Find a volunteer’s fundraising page.
Create a volunteer fundraising page.
Questions about volunteering? Contact us.
