Volunteer Opportunities
HEALTHY MARRIAGES
is program of Samaritan Counseling Center is designed to equip couples to provide relationship mentoring within their church and community. The program supports couple-to-couple marriage mentoring. We provide services in both English and Spanish and offer ongoing trainings throughout the year. Please visit www.HealthyMarriagesNM.org or call 247-1511 for more information.
ALBUQUERQUE OPPORTUNITY CENTER
We are dedicated to helping men who are homeless create a second chance. The AOC staff and volunteers provide an uplifting, safe environment that enables and empowers each resident to become self-sufficient. If you or your group are interested in helping with our program, please contact AOC’s volunteer coordinator at 263-5564.
YOUTH ARE LOOKING FOR MENTORS
Would you consider being part of a team that mentors youth who have been in detention and are now returning to their local communities? The Parole Empowerment Partners of the New Mexico Conference of Churches have identified youth who are requesting mentors from churches upon their release. Youth are looking for adults who can listen, offer support and guidance, and have fun. Mentoring involves working on a team of two or more persons, often from the same faith community. We offer training and ongoing support and the chance to be a caring presence in the life of a young person. Each team commits to meeting weekly with the youth for at least one hour for six months. For more information, contact The Rev. Daniel Erdman at 867-2956 or e-mail daniel.e@nmchurches.org.
DISMAS HOUSE
Dismas House is seeking volunteers for preparing and sharing meals with residents at our homes in Albuquerque. Our mission is to assist motivated adults on probation and parole to transition successfully into society. Teams of people are needed at either men’s or women’s houses. Visit www.dismashousenewmexico.org or contact Corinne at 343-0746.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Help New Mexico residents get an opportunity to own their own homes. Volunteer with any of the 18 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New Mexico. Visit www.habitatnewmexico.org or call (505) 434-1533 for more information.
THE STOREHOUSE
The Storehouse is free emergency food and clothing for the neediest in the Albuquerque metropolitan area. We have volunteer orientations on the first and third Fridays of every month at 1:00 P.M. at The Storehouse, 106 Broadway SE. Please call 842-6491 for volunteer information. We also have a food program for low-income people who are shut-ins.
FOSTER OR ADOPT A NEW MEXICO CHILD
You can make a profound difference in the life of a New Mexico child—and enrich your own life. You can be single or married. You need enough space in your home, but you do not need to own it. You need to participate in training and home study and be committed to caring for and loving children. Foster parents receive reimbursement from Children, Youth and Families Department. There is usually no fee for adopting through CYFD. Call 1-800-432-2075 or visit www.cyfd.org.
