July
2005
“Changing
the next generation, one mother at a time” is the challenging motto of
MY FATHER’S HOUSE LUBBOCK (MFHL), 1510 S. Loop 289. The
organization ministers to women in need while they receive mental,
emotional, spiritual, educational, and vocational support to change the
direction of their lives, restore hope, and empower their future and that
of their children.
My Father’s
House believes that teaching the child begins with teaching mothers
effective parenting skills, self-sufficiency, self-appreciation and the
value of both education and work. Their goal is to respond to the
desperate needs of homeless and poverty-impacted women, especially those
with children. The plan includes Classroom Training, an intense program of
training in Christian life skills interwoven through practical
instruction, education and mentoring by a Christian woman for up to one
year.
My Father’s
House furnishes safe and dependable housing for women and children at risk
while the mothers complete classes and vocational training. A Living and
Learning Center provides 18 two-bedroom apartments for housing and
training the women. A duty roster will schedule combined work and learning
opportunities designed to reduce the center's maintenance expense while
residents are trained for five in-demand occupations. Women who want to
attend college for additional employment advancement are encouraged and
helped to seek scholarships.
The Learning Center will produce a pool of trained applicants for local
and area jobs with a new work ethic, new skills, and a willingness to
work. They will be prepared for a needed occupation through a community
school or the in-house instruction for service occupation employment with
a corporate partner in Lubbock. Partnerships between MFHL and area
employers offer participants a conduit into full-time employment.
"Thee
House Keeper" auxiliary is now being formed, and you can be a charter
member. No matter what your age, stage or work situation, there is a place
for you to serve. They have planted a garden and are hoping to be canning
and freezing this summer. Volunteers may be needed on short notice, but
those with experience would be welcomed. They also have several sewing
projects and would like to have volunteers “on call” when the fabric
is received. Let RSVP help you to learn more and see just where your
talent is needed and welcomed!
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
LUBBOCK STATE
SCHOOL, N. University and Loop 289, has a lot of flower beds that need tending. If you are an early riser and would be interested in going out early once a week before it gets too hot to pull weeds, you would really be appreciated. Perhaps you could get a couple of friends together and actually adopt a particular bed to check on once a week or so. Plenty of tools are available for your use.
FAMILY
COACHING, 3305 - 81st Street, Suite H, is a place where disturbed
families may come for guidance through volunteer family coaches. Volunteer
coach training covers two and a half days, usually on a Thursday evening
(6-9pm), and Friday and Saturday from 9am-6pm. It is a time to meet
others, to reflect upon one’s own strengths, and learn the Family
Coaching process. The cost of the training is $50 which includes all meals
and materials. Coaches are assigned no more than two families at any given
time and each coaching session usually lasts one to one and a half hours.
Families normally finish the process in three sessions. Therefore, a
volunteer coach would normally spend one hour to three hours per week
reconnecting a family by coaching. Think about helping the world, one
family at a time.
To
volunteer, or for more information about these or other volunteer positions, please call the RSVP office at 742-2423.
HOW do I join RSVP?
Becoming a member of RSVP is simple as long as you are at least 55 and have some time to volunteer. Just call the office at 742-2423 and chat with Ronda Casey or Bonne Phillips about your interests. If you are not certain what you would like to do, we can mention several current volunteer opportunities and send you a list of the sort of jobs which RSVP members are presently doing to whet your appetite. If you have a special skill or talent that you would like to utilize, we will search to find just the right job for you. Just mail in the
enrollment form
(requires Adobe Reader) and we will call you!
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