You’re invited to the
volunteer orientation for
Friends of the Bridge

Upcoming Dates:
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September 13
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September 22
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October 11 |
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October 21 |
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November 8 |
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November 18 |
All the orientations at 10: 00 a.m. to noon
Come tour our campus and see how you can get involved! To RSVP please email Alonzo Peterson or call 214 670 1127. |
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Our diverse volunteers include professionals, retirees, civic club members, church groups, youth groups, and corporate volunteers.
Currently we are seeking licensed barbers and hair stylists to volunteer some time to give free hair cuts at the new homeless assistance center, The Bridge. Also needed are donated items to provide quality service to our clients. Click here for a list of items we need. For more information contact Alonzo Peterson at 214 670 1127.
Upcoming Volunteer Workshops
(you must have attended volunteer orientation to RSVP)
All trainings at 10 a.m. to noon
Substance Abuse and Recovery
September 9 and October 4
10:00 a.m. to noon
Community Ambassador Training
September 13
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Conflict Resolution Training
October 18
10:00 a.m. to noon
Good Boundaries
September 27
10:00 a.m. to noon
Please contact Alonzo Peterson to learn more about MDHA Volunteer Workshops.
Other examples of volunteer opportunities inlcude:
- Administrative Volunteer: These volunteers will do important work ranging from clerical to high level projects.
- Direct Service Volunteer: These volunteers will be more closely working with the homeless through one of our partners. At first, the only group of direct volunteers we will have will be helping with meals.
- Specialty Volunteers: These volunteers will help provide special needed services. (Examples include: teaching a computer class, providing hair cuts in the barbershop/salon).
- Community Ambassadors: These volunteers will be trained to go out and speak on behalf of the Bridge. Program will begin later this summer.
We need and appreciate your help! By volunteering, you help bring love, concern, hope and friendship to our community. If you are interested in helping us in any way, please give us a call at 214 670 1127 or fill in our online volunteer form. |