Requirements for Walk With Me Friends (volunteers):
Become a Walk With Me Friend!
- A heart to serve our vulnerable neighbors on the streets and a desire to make a difference in someone’s life through the power of friendship.
- Complete online volunteer application, background check, and comprehensive Walk With Me Online Training Course. Online training is 3-4 hours at your own pace.
- Commit to being a part of the program for a minimum of 12 months.
- Participate in at least one outreach activity for the homeless or have prior experience. (We’re happy to connect you with outreach activities in your area.)
- Treat your Neighbor to a meal or coffee one time a month and connect with them one other time (3-4 hours total).
- Receive and give support together with other volunteers at two celebration gatherings with the Walk With Me network of Friends.
- Follow agreed upon boundaries and guidelines:
- Use Google phone number for communication.
- No monetary or material gifts in first phase of relationship.
- Commit to meeting with your Walk With Me Neighbor as scheduled.
- A desire to improve your life situation.
- A willingness to be honest and open, knowing that you will be respectfully heard and supported.
- Meet with your Walk With Me friend one to two times a month for 12 months.
- Follow agreed upon boundaries and guidelines:
- Use of Google phone number for communication.
- This friendship is not based on material or monetary gifts. The gift is the friendship. Enjoy the blessing!
- Commit to meeting with your Walk With Me Friend as scheduled.
