God of Hope
Matthew Colodny
Volunteer with The God of Hope Prison Ministries

1. Teaching Classes. Using God of Hope approved curricula, volunteers teach the Bible, spiritual habits, and life skills. Classes are held in the dorms every weekday morning and afternoon, and are attended by all participants.

2. Leading a Discipleship Group. Meetings are held once a week, and are led by a volunteer. The purpose of Discipleship Groups is to provide an atmosphere of trust and safety where individuals come to know Christ and each other through sharing and discussion of life issues.

3. Life Coaching offers a one-on-one relationship where a volunteer walks through life with an offender examining issues through use of the Word, praying for offender concerns, and helping the offender prepare for release.

For further information or to volunteer to serve, please contact Chris Knepp, WHPC’s liaison to the God of Hope Ministries, at 512-809-0957 or at c.ardenknepp@gmail.com

More information about the ministry, as well as directions for applying to serve as a volunteer, can be found on the God of Hope website: https://www.thegodofhope.org/

Volunteer with The God of Hope Prison Ministries
Manos de Cristo
Matthew Colodny
Volunteer to Assist Trainers During Dementia ...

6 Volunteers Needed

The Memory Caregiver Academy of Austin (mcaaustin.org) is a new, small, nonprofit organization that has been generously supported by WHPC. This group provides training in dementia care to young people in low-income schools across Austin. Our organization is currently looking for some additional volunteers. We have recently added another training tool called, “Dementia Live”, which teaches students how it feels to have dementia. We are looking for about 6 new volunteers who would be willing to assist the trainers during Dementia Live demonstrations. This would take about 1 ½ hours of your time. It is certainly not necessary, but anyone who speaks Spanish would be extra helpful! If you have any questions, please call Debbie Wilder at 512-965-6262.

Volunteer to Assist Trainers During Dementia Live Demonstrations
Young Lives
Matthew Colodny
Mentor with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Mentor a teen mom (women) or dad (men). The role of a mentor includes attending YoungLives events such as club and campaigners with you mentee, and finding time to hang out with them outside of these events. Your role is to be someone that they can feel loved and seen around. The most important thing that you can do in this role is show up! Once the parents know that you are there for them, the relationship will grow and you will be able to point them to Christ.

 

TIME REQUIRED
We ask YoungLives mentors to reserve Tuesday evenings from around 5:00-8:00pm. This time will be used for club, campaigners, mommy and me events, and leader meetings. You are also expected to spend time with your mentee outside of events if you are serving as a mentor. 

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.

BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Young Lives
Matthew Colodny
Committee Member with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Support the ministry financially, along with supporting staff with the operations of the ministry. Committee members attend clubs when available, and a monthly committee meeting.

TIME REQUIRED
Two Tuesday evenings a month- one for club and one for committee meetings.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.


BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Young Lives
Matthew Colodny
Childcare with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Childcare- Attend one YoungLives club a month to watch babies. Other opportunities may come up throughout the year. A YoungLives Coordinator will reach out to you if we need additional support from the childcare team.

TIME REQUIRED
Childcare- One Tuesday evening a month.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.


BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

MLF

Monthly Community First Gathering

Monthly Community First Gathering

WHPC has a long history of supporting MLF with transitioning people from homelessness to being part of a community that includes housing, dignified income, physical and mental well being, and supportive relationships.

We are continuing to do this with monthly gatherings at King Park area of Community First. These gatherings focus on hanging out with neighbors and sharing a meal. Think of it as a cul-de-sac party/cookout in your neighborhood. Grilling, games & conversations … This is a family friendly event that will bless all those that participate.

These gatherings take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Community First VIllage in East Austin.

REGISTER HERE

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Meal Prep with Mobile Loaves & Fishes

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Meal Prep with Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Through the Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) food truck ministry, volunteers provide food, clothing, hygiene products and other life-sustaining items to our unhoused neighbors 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. WHPC is responsible for make-ready on the first and second Sundays of every month. 

The Meal Prep Team works together for an hour preparing the food that will be distributed off the delivery trucks. The commissary where the food prep takes place is just a mile from WHPC at St. John’s Newman Catholic Church. This is a great intergenerational opportunity to do alongside your kids!  

REGISTER HERE

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Truck Run with Mobile Loaves & Fishes

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Truck Run with Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Through the Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) food truck ministry, volunteers provide food, clothing, hygiene products and other life-sustaining items to our unhoused neighbors 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. WHPC is responsible for make-ready on the first and second Sundays of every month. 

The Truck Run team takes the food that was prepared by the make-ready team and drives the meals to the unhoused all around Austin. This is a great opportunity to encounter the unhoused and bless them with food as well as your presence. This is also a great way to introduce your teenager to poverty and other social issues in Austin.

The truck runs start and end at St. John’s Newman Catholic Church, just a mile away from WHPC.

REGISTER HERE

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