VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Harriet Tubman Movement is blessed to have an amazing volunteer team! A variety of ways are available to serve survivors of human trafficking by becoming an Active Volunteer or by helping the ministry with events or special projects.
To become an Active Volunteer, we ask that interested individuals go through our application process, attend a new volunteer orientation, participate in all-team meetings (5-6 times per year) and other trainings or events required by the position. We are looking for people with the heart of God who are willing to prayerfully support the work of this ministry and represent the Harriet Tubman Movement to our clients, the community, and other team members with compassion, integrity and excellence.
If you are interested in any of the Active Volunteer areas outlined below, please fill out the contact form below and someone will reach out to you to discuss current opportunities.
ACTIVE VOLUNTEER AREAS:
Direct Services
Background check required. Women only. Training provided.
Lead Advocate: Works directly with clients (“Stars”) to respond to short-term needs when referrals come in, mainly finding immediate safe shelter, and providing transportation. Then establishes rapport with the Star through visits and offering solutions for long-term restoration and freedom. Navigates through barriers and case manages for the Star with shelters, courts, and other entities so that long-term goals are met.
*Must be computer literate, willing to attend most monthly advocate-specific meetings and participate in other training opportunities. Must be willing to drive personal vehicle regionally, both during the day and in the evening. Occasional road trips to transport Star to long-term program out of state.
Advocate / Star Support: Works directly with Stars in conjunction with an Advocate. Not involved in major case management decisions, but provides relational support including transportation to appointments, occasional shopping trips, visits, and other interactions as needed. Occasional accompaniment for longer road-trips. Role is mainly friendship and encouragement.
*Must be willing to attend most monthly advocate-specific meetings and participate in other training opportunities. Must be willing to drive personal vehicle regionally, both during the day and in the evening. Occasional road trip opportunities to accompany Star to long-term program out of state.
Indirect Services:
A variety of opportunities exist in these different areas. Please contact us for our current needs.
Men and women welcome, no background check needed, but may be requested. Training provided.
Fundraising /Events Team: Works on intermittent Fundraising Events with team. This team has slower periods and busier periods throughout the year. Also provides “Table Team” workers when HTM is called to have a display table at an event.
* Must be flexible, willing to drive locally and use personal vehicle. Men and women welcome.
Marketing /Communications Team: Works on printed and electronic materials including brochures, handouts, newsletters, website, social media, etc. to maintain a consistent look and messaging.
*Must be computer-literate, occasionally willing to drive personal vehicle.
Human Resources /Volunteer Coordination Team: Works on initial steps for new volunteers, coordinates onboarding, team meetings, speakers or other activities as needed. Tracks items for volunteers such as hours, trainings attended and files. Works on appreciation and morale activities.
*Must be computer-literate, occasionally willing to drive personal vehicle.
Admin Team: Works on “admin” items as needed, such as database work, donor items, reports, communication, inventory, bookkeeping, etc. Can be an on-going role or short-term projects based on the volunteer’s interests and abilities.
*Must be computer-literate, occasionally willing to drive personal vehicle.
Intercessor Team: If you are truly called to intercede, we would welcome a conversation. This person must be attuned to Holy Spirit, and willing to respond to prayer requests communicated by team, mostly on their own time. Occasional get-togethers planned with other intercessors.
OTHER VOLUNTEER ROLES:
If you are interested in helping with an event or special project, please fill out the contact form below and someone will reach out to you to discuss opportunities.