Where will I serve? At a long-term, residential home on the Northside of Syracuse, a few blocks down from the volunteer house.

Who will I serve? Mothers and their children who find themselves homeless due to a wide variety of circumstances.

What will I do? You will play a very important role in enacting the mission of the house. A Resident Mentor agrees to serve within the house as a way to be of service to Christ’s calling in their lives. You will support the staff in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for Joseph’s House residents and children. Most often you will be asked to simply help where needed in areas such as life skills, daycare, donation operations, social media, transportation, GED tutoring, and more. You will also be asked to participate in the life of the residents when invited and work toward sharing the Gospel, creating community, and serving the women, children, staff, and volunteers in the home.

What will my day look like?

• Assisting as needed in all areas of our ministry
• Keeping the operation of Joseph’s House & the well-being and safety of the mothers & children a first priority
• Engaging residents and kids in activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Serve as a supportive presence, especially for new residents
• Collaborate with Joseph’s House staff to foster a positive and inclusive environment
• Witnessing to our faith with residents as well as staff, volunteers, and benefactors
• Incorporating prayer into everyday life
• Sharing and modeling a peaceful, calm, joy-filled presence with others
• Willingness to be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit
• Encouraging a sense of gratitude to all who enter our home
• Instilling in others a sense of self-worth by modeling a positive attitude in all situations
• Embracing the sanctity of life & dignity of women of all cultures, religions and ethnicities
  

What gifts and talents will I bring and grow in? An interest in working with moms and their children. Intercultural awareness. Organization as well as flexibility, adaptability and creativity. A genuine desire to care for the good of others.

Follow Ali (FC26) and Karlie (FC27) around in a day in the life at Joseph’s House!