It is the goal of NORWESCAP and the Circles™ initiative to have the community completely engaged in this model. There are many ways to become involved and volunteer. The following volunteer opportunities are some ideas to be active in this initiative, but other opportunities are also available.
If you have an idea or a talent to share that is not listed below, or to become involved in any of these areas, please contact us at info@norwescap.org
Mentor/Life Coaches-Volunteers to work one on one with individuals committed to moving out of poverty are needed. If you have the skills to help motivate and coach an individual through their journey out of poverty, please consider volunteering.
Child Care
This initiative includes weekly meetings for families. Each weekly meeting brings together families to share a meal in the evening. Children attend and while the parent(s) are attending trainings, child care support is needed on-site in Sussex and Somerset County. If you can provide child care assistance, please consider volunteering your time for three hours at a weekly meeting.
Meal Preparation
Volunteers are needed to commit to providing one meal a week in each county for Circle Leaders and volunteers. If you have the ability to provide a meal, or a portion of a meal for one week, or a series of weeks, please consider volunteering in this capacity. If you would like to assist, but are unable to prepare a meal, consider providing a gift certificate to a local restaurant for a weekly meal.
Peer Relationships
A critical aspect of this initiative is helping a Circle Leader build positive peer relationships. If you are interested in working with a Circle Leader to build a positive relationship, please consider becoming an Ally.
Marketing
The program is in need of an individual that can help create a public relations and outreach strategy to create a greater awareness of poverty issues and the Circles Initiative. If you have experience in this area, please consider assisting the program to help create press releases and develop an outreach and marketing strategy in the community.
Guest Speakers
Each weekly community meeting is intended to assist a Circle Leader in their journey out of poverty. Special featured guest speakers are needed to provide information on the following topics: budgeting, public assistance benefits, tax assistance, nutrition, health topics, prevention, career exploration, art, car repair, and networking. If you can provide a comprehensive training in any of these areas, please consider volunteering your time.
