Northwest Michigan House of Hope in Traverse City, MI

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Thank you.

Your donation helps us give hope to teens and families all across northern Michigan.

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Volunteer

House of Hope welcomes local clubs, youth groups, Bible studies, and other organizations to organize fundraisers such as bake sales, pop can drives, quilt sales, and concerts. Groups are also invited to do work projects such as painting, gardening, and yard work.

House of Hope also relies on the support of dedicated individuals who volunteer their time in a variety of aspects of the ministry. These areas include:

Administration:
Office assistance, typing, filing, phoning, data entry, newsletter, mailing
Event Coordinating:
Plan and/or participate in fundraising events community events, and other special events.
Grants & Fundraising:
Assist committees
Facilities & Maintenance:
Assist with maintenance of House of Hope facility and grounds
Construction:
Drywall, plumbing/heating, cabinetry, brick layer/masonry, electrician, excavation, landscaping
Prayer:
Group/individual prayer ministry
School:
Tutoring students
Mentoring:
Partner, witness, encourage, and build self-esteem with youth

Please call us at (231) 946-5350 or fill out the following application if you are interesting in volunteering at House of Hope. Thank you for the donation of your time and energy to the ministry.

Volunteer Application

* Denotes Required Field

Personal Information

Your Name*

Birthday (Month/Day as in Jan/02)

Address 1

Address 2

City

State

Zip Code

Email Address

Home/Contact Phone* (In the form: XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Work Phone (In the form: XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Ok to call at Work?

Yes No

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Phone (In the form: XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Skills And Interests

Educational Background

Current Occupation

Hobbies, Interests, Skills

Previous Volunteer Experience

Why would you like to be a volunteer?

I am interested in volunteering
in the following capacity:

Do you have any personal or professional experince with teens, families in crisis?

Availability

At what times are you interested in volunteering? (check all that apply)

Days:
Evenings:
Weekends:
Other:

Times I am unable to volunteer

How many hours per week/per month able to volunteer

/per week /per month

Do you have access to an automobile you can use for volunteer work?

Yes No

Do you have any physical or mental restriction that might prevent you from performing or would limit your ability to do the type of volunteer work you are applying for?

No Yes

If yes, explain.

Please tell us about your personal Christian testimony:

Please share your beliefs about baptism in the Holy Spirit:

References

Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty to a criminal offence?

No Yes

If yes, explain.

Have you and/or your family ever been involved in a Protective Service Investigation?

No Yes

If yes, explain.

Please provide three personal references (one must be your Pastor)

Name
Phone (In the form: XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Name
Phone (In the form: XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Name
Phone (In the form: XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Name of Church you attend

Wish List

Cleaning Supplies
Commercial Type Vacuum Cleaner
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Windex (window cleaner)
Multipurpose Cleaner
Dish Soap (Dishwasher & Liquid)
Laundry Detergent
Stain Remover
Floor Swiffers

Miscellaneous House Supplies
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Kleenex
Trash Bags – all sizes
Paper Napkins
Non-Sweetened Whole Grain Hot or Cold Cereals
100 % Juices
Toothbrushes

Gift Certificates
Bed, Bath & Beyond
MC Sports
Dunham's
Michael’s
Penny’s
Target
Sears
Meijer’s
K-Mart
Wal-Mart
Rainbow Bookstore
Jo-Ann Fabrics
Pizza Certificates
Gas Cards
Restaurant Certificates

Miscellaneous
NAS Bibles
Magnetic Photo Albums
Digital Camera (2)
Batteries (Especially AA)
DVD/VHS Combo Unit
All Weather Emergency Radio

Hope Academy
Rewards – i.e. Christian CD’s, T-shirts, trinkets, disposable cameras
Tickets (for groups of 12-14) for:
Christian Concerts
Downhill Ski Lift & Rental
Bowling
Sporting Events

Tools
Sander
Drills
Saws-Hand/Circular
Hand Tools
Wet/Dry Vac
Level
Table Saw
Tarps

Hope Chest Thrift Shop
Volunteers
Gently Used Furniture, Clothing, Sports Equipment & Knick-knack Donations
Business Locations willing to Display Our Gumball Machines
Rubbermaid 2-shelf Cart
Commercial Grade Carpeting

Business Involvement
Adopt-a-teen Scholarships
Business underwriting- fundraising
Printing underwriting
Vehicle Maintenance Underwriting
Gravel for Parking/Driveway Repair
Lawn Maintenance Service
Landscaping

Lawn and Garden
Gardening Tools
Yard Tools
Snow Shovels
Landscape Fabric
Rakes

Farm Equipment
42 hp Tractor
4-wheeler ATV
Trailer - 8 ft. wide
Welder & Torches

Transportation
7 or 8 Passenger Van

Maintenance
Plumbing Service
Landscaping
Handyman/Construction
Snow Removal Service

Recreational Equipment
Frisbee Golf Goals

Office Supplies/ Equipment
Color Laser Printer
Postage Stamps
Case of Copy Paper
Gift Certificates to Office Supply Stores

Thank you. Your donation helps us give hope to teens and families all across northern Michigan.

Located in Traverse City, MI, the Northwest Michigan House of Hope offers teen crisis intervention, teen education, Christian counseling and self-discipline training to teens struggling with alcohol & drug abuse, defiance of authority, promiscuity and other self-destructive behaviors. House of Hope is truly a house of hope for northern and northwest Michigan teens and their families.