Here to Serve
We appreciate you and are blessed by your willingness to serve as a volunteer.
We understand that volunteering and serving with SPA is not a decision to be taken lightly, so as you read over this page, ask God to guide you. Fill out the included application and submit it to SPA. We will review your application and contact you.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Maintenance: Volunteer on an as-needed basis using your experience in construction, plumbing, electric, or other trades.
- Group Facilitator: Lead a weekly/monthly group for our residents.
- Bible Classes: Lead residents through a study on a specific topic or book of the Bible.
- Life Skills: Teach residents skills such as: how to cook their favorite meal, check the oil in a vehicle, or how to create a resume.
- Fun Night: Come to SPA and lead a game or craft night, host an event at your church for the residents, or gather your friends or small group members and take the SPA ladies to events in the community!
- Transportation: Using a SPA vehicle, help transport residents to and from appointments in the community.
- Home Support: Assist staff to monitor and give direction to the residents in their daily tasks.
- Fundraising/Event Help: Secure gifts/sponsorships, decorate, and prepare food.
- Godmothers (Mentors): Become a mentor for a SPA resident. The mentoring relationship will focus on discipleship and personal growth. Training and ongoing communication are provided by the Discipleship Director.
- Curriculum: Work with our Curriculum Coordinator to review weekly resident assignments.
- Clothes Closet: Sort & organize clothing donations.
Volunteer Criteria
- Have a desire or calling to serve at SPA Women’s Ministry Homes.
- Agree with SPA Women’s Ministry Homes’ Faith Statement/Mission.
- Agree to follow the appropriate guidelines for each area of volunteer ministry.
- Read and uphold the “SPA Women’s Ministry Homes Rules and Regulations” for SPA residents.
- Be a godly example for SPA residents in appearance, punctuality, attitude, speech, and Christian living, and refrain from smoking, drinking, and profanity.
- Possess a humble and teachable spirit and a willingness to submit to the director.
- Communicate effectively with staff regarding your schedule, as well as any issues with the women that should arise during your volunteer opportunities.
- Maintain a prayerful attitude when dealing with conflict.
- Feel confident exercising leadership and making decisions when needed while volunteering with the residents and communicate those decisions clearly to the director.
- Complete a Volunteer Orientation and read the Volunteer Training Manual.