Volunteer With Inheritance of Hope!
What it’s all about: Building a hope-filled community of care that “gets it.”
Making it possible for the millions of people needing this community to each feel loved like God’s favorite child.
and who desire and demonstrate the DNA to bring about the best of this mission.
Neighbor as self: Loving neighbor and loving self, rooted in deepening love of God as commanded by Jesus Christ
Antifragile ambition: Embracing challenges and taking risks for bar-raising, game-changing mission advancement in quality and quantity
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Marketing Volunteers
- Like/react to posts and share 2 posts each week
- Tag someone who would personally enjoy a post 1 time a week
- Invite others to like/follow Inheritance of Hope
- Contribute thoughts and ideas for future posts
- Attend quarterly meetings with the larger social media team
- Like/react to posts
- Share at least 2 posts each week
- Tag someone who would personally enjoy a post 1 time per week
- Invite others to like/follow IoH
- Contribute thoughts and ideas for future posts
- Like/react to posts
- Share at least 2 posts each week
- Tag someone who would personally enjoy a post 1 time per week
- Invite others to like/follow IoH
- Assist with writing and scheduling app notifications
- Content creation for app-exclusive legacy building resources
- Invites others to download the H@H app
- Content creation for IoH blog in one or more of the following categories: Intentional Living, Advice & Encouragement, IoH Stories, Words of Hope
- Review old blog posts to see what can be refreshed, updated, or repurposed
- Willing to contribute ideas for future blog pieces
- Shares blog posts with someone each week who would be encouraged by it
- Produces creative visual content and design for Inheritance of Hope’s websites
- Provides designs which are compliant with established brand guidelines and style guides of Inheritance of Hope
- Frequently communicates with other staff to meet each landing page’s goals
Resources Volunteers
Be part of a collaborative team that creatively designs content to help tell the Inheritance of Hope story in 2 ways:
- Create artwork for existing marketing campaigns (e.g., direct mail, #GivingTuesday social media, National Legacy Day, etc.)
- Serve in an “on-demand” role helping leaders meet graphic needs for their program (e.g., Hope@Home™ Groups, Legacy Retreats®, etc.)
Be part of a collaborative team that captures and/or edits content to help tell the Inheritance of Hope story.
- Capture, edit, and share content for Inheritance of Hope programming
- Edit existing footage captured by staff and volunteers for program marketing (e.g., National Legacy Day, Hope Hubs™, Annual Vision Event, etc.)
- Assist leaders with the planning and execution of future videos for IoH programs
- Generate ideas for video use within IoH’s social media strategy
Be part of a team that has an overall goal of handling supplies for approximately 5,000 services delivered each year.
- Participate in at least one supply workday each year (5 hours) – these happen quarterly in Seneca, SC
- Restock and package supplies as needed at IoH Supply Central, Seneca, SC
Be part of a team that has an overall goal of supporting the shipping and handling of a rapidly growing 501(c)(3) charity.
- Data entry to import and update addresses in our mailing software (from anywhere)
- Check P.O. Box and transfer packages and letters to and from the post office (Seneca, SC)
Be part of a team that has an overall goal of providing innovative and supporting technology for a rapidly growing 501(c)(3) charity.
- Data entry
- Track and record zoom attendance
- No tech experience is necessary, a computer required
- On-call support for Hope@Home™ Groups (from anywhere), including the willingness to check email and possibly communicate security codes through Hope@Home™ app
- A very easy job for someone who is reliable and willing to check their email often, no tech experience required
Be part of a team that has an overall goal of managing and organizing data for a rapidly growing 501(c)(3) charity.
- Data entry
- Data organization and processes
- Must have a tech background/experience with data storage and organization
Development Volunteers
Legacy Builders is a community of monthly givers that help build lifelong legacies for Inheritance of Hope families.
- Assist with growing our Legacy Builder community
- Various tasks include updating payment information, data maintenance, donor relationship building, and more
Seek out new opportunities to grow to reach more Inheritance of Hope families.
- Assist in managing and applying of grants
- Maintain high level of organization while managing various applications with different requirements
Be part of a team that generates the “best #GivingTuesday yet” culture.
- Invite others to participate in IoH’s #GT campaign (e.g., matching gifts, create a page, establish school/group fundraiser, etc.)
- Post details on personal social media and encourage others to do the same
- Collaborate with IoH leaders on #GT strategy and goals
- Actively thank donors on #GivingTuesday
Be a part of a team who engages regularly with donors to help them see the impact of their giving and feel good about it.
- Recognize notable donor milestones from their first gift throughout their lifetime of giving
- Build meaningful relationships through regular communication and touchpoints
- Engage donors through online and direct mail platforms
- Assist with creation of thank you cards/materials and mailing campaigns
- Periodically write and send handwritten notes
Programs Volunteers
Be part of a 1-3 person facilitator team with a goal of serving 10+ people in an ongoing online community.
- Facilitate/Host a weekly 1-hour Zoom session, preferably for at least 6 months
- Start Zoom sessions 15 minutes early, admit members, and offer a supportive and engaging presence to welcome others with warmth and encouragement
- Share a prepared resource provided to you by IoH staff, facilitate discussion and connections
- Engage group members outside of the Zoom sessions to offer check-ins/encouragement
- Participate in annual training through Zoom
Facilitators will be equipped with the tools to lead their group well through thorough training manual readings and a one-on-one/small group virtual hour-long training.
Be part of a team of 20 volunteers to serve families in local community sites with the goal of providing 480 services a year.
- Attend monthly gatherings in a Hope Hub location
- Support connections and facilitate group activities and discussion related to monthly themes for various age groups (kids, teens, parents)
- Extend a warm welcome to families through hospitality and ongoing communication
- Support Hope Hub™ routine through administrative tasks: communication, attendance tracking, inventory & supplies, facility prep
Be part of a team who inspires hope from the comfort of their own homes.
- Welcome, encourage, and pray for families
- Make personal connections with families
- Create a fun and safe atmosphere on the kids and teen calls
- Write personalized welcome letters to the families leading up to the weekend
Be part of a team who inspires hope by traveling to a retreat location and serving a family in-person.
- Support families as they make travel plans and consider all special needs and details leading up to a Legacy Retreat®
- Participate in weekly family navigator meetings
- Make personal connections with families by making intake calls and assisting in the application process
- Facilitate a group of children or adults at our on-site retreats
- Manage logistics details for an event such as wheelchair rental, bus reservations, pre-ordered meals and other behind the scenes tasks
- Join our photo team to capture and share special photo memories for families by organizing, uploading and working with pictures taken at Legacy Retreats®
Be part of a team that grows National Legacy Day™ (5/21: IoH’s founding date) to become nationally recognized.
- Invite others to share our vision/story
- Actively pursue media opportunities to grow our audience
- Assist existing leaders with program planning and/or execution
A Legacy Video™ Coach is someone who is a great listener and feels comfortable leading one-to-one conversations that can be very emotional at times. Being a Legacy Video™ Coach is also about working with a variety of demographics because this service is offered to all. It will be common to work with a family facing the loss of a parent, but there are also many times where you will work with another demographic such as a grandparent or younger person who wants to build their own intentional legacy.
- Work with two individuals per month on a Legacy Video™
- Serve as a Legacy Video Coach on two Hope@Home™ Weekends per year
- Attend quarterly meetings with the full Legacy Video™ Team
- Communicate in a timely manner
Be part of a team that grows the Annual Vision Event into a community-based program for “all-things IoH.”
- Invite existing and potential IoH supporters to attend
- Assist existing Vision leaders with program planning and/or execution
- Collaborate and identify IoH merch for box mailing
