How can I get involved with HopeWorks?
Want to make a difference in our community? When you partner with HopeWorks, you’re impacting Memphis by helping to supply second chances, funding life-changing programs and furthering our mission to establish hope in Jesus Christ and provide meaningful education and services. Not sure where to start? There are several opportunities for you to get involved with HopeWorks!
Serve
Did you know volunteering can improve your overall wellness? Studies show 93% of adults reported an improved mood, 79% reported lower stress levels and 88% reported increased self-esteem after giving back. Outside of these positive side effects, most importantly, you’re making a direct impact on the lives of our students, your fellow Memphians. Here are a few ways you can serve at HopeWorks:
- Become a Faith Encourager for a HopeWorks student.
- Mentor at the Shelby County Division of Corrections.
- Tutor our Adult Basic Education or AESL students.
- Serve as a practice interviewer to help prepare students for job interviews.
- Volunteer as an office assistant or substitute receptionist.
- Provide and organize commodities and supplies for students.
- Serve as a Handy Helper and perform small repair jobs around the facility.
- Prepare and serve meals to students and community members.
- Provide support for special projects and at HopeWorks events.
- Coordinate a worship service led by your church.
To become a HopeWorks volunteer, create an account. You’ll then receive an email from our community engagement coordinator to schedule your volunteer training session. Upon completion, check the volunteer portal regularly for opportunities to serve!
Pray
Becoming a Prayer Donor is an easy, impactful way to make a difference. When you become a Prayer Donor, you become a participant in the transforming work God is performing in the lives of our students, help guard our investments by asking for God’s guidance, and encourage and strengthen our staff, volunteers and other supporters. While anyone can pray independently, becoming a Prayer Donor means you’ll receive monthly emails with specific prayer requests for HopeWorks’ initiatives. You can sign up to become a Prayer Donor here.
Hire
Are you passionate about the Memphis economy? Would you like to do your part in developing a healthy, productive workforce? Consider hiring HopeWorks’ students and program graduates! While our students often begin with little experience, you have the opportunity to mold them into loyal, hardworking employees. In fact, job turnover rates for people with criminal records are 12% lower than the general public.
Donate
When you give to HopeWorks, you can be confident that your donation will directly impact your community. All funds go toward our programs, initiatives and overall mission of building a better Memphis and creating second-chance opportunities for our neighbors.