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| Volunteer Opportunities |
Peer Counseling
You must be at least 24 years of age and complete PSS volunteer training. Successful peer counselors have compassion for, and patience with, people and a desire to help others grow through their experiences. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are always needed. There is a need for those who can help with post abortion support.
 Receptionist
Maturity is a must along with pleasing telephone manners. Volunteer training is highly recommended.
Clinic Needs
You must have medical qualifications to provide services in the clinic. We perform first trimester ultrasounds and provide urine STD testing. Assistants and/or chaperones don’t have to have formal medical training. Healthcare background, such as nurse assistant, is optimal.
Baby Basics
These are a series of parenting classes for first time moms. A knowledge of parenting is necessary to teach. Light refreshments are needed on seven Saturday mornings each quarter. Gift bags filled with non baby items are given to clients on completion of each series.
Parenting support
Must be a mom. Willingness to make hospital visits and keep in touch after mom and baby go home. (Spanish speaking clients)
Must be a mom. Facilitate a group for moms who have already delivered. (English speaking clients)
 Mommy Meals
Prepare nutritious meal for new mom when she returns from the hospital. Must be able to deliver meal.
Childbirth Instructor
You must have certification in approved methods of childbirth instruction.
Administrative assistance
Office and computer skills are necessary. Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.
Abstinence Presentations
Help with abstinence presentations in schools/churches and/or provide administrative support for abstinence presenters. Requires training which PSS will provide.
Church Liaison
Willingness to promote PSS in your church and be a contact person for special initiatives such as baby bottle campaign and banquet
Prayer Friend
We provide a monthly calendar with daily prayer requests. Commitment to pray daily for the needs of the ministry.
 Committees
| Hospitality: |
Provide refreshments for volunteer training, Board retreats, etc. |
| SOHLS: |
Make follow up phone calls to churches regarding bulletin inserts and/or deliver to participating churches. |
| Banquet: |
Help with decorations, design programs, provide speaker support, ticket distribution. |
Baby Bottle
Campaign: |
Contact churches, distribute and collect bottles |
Launder clothes
Willingness to come to the Durham center to pick up donated clothing, take them home, launder them, and return them to the Durham center.
Transport baby items
A flexible schedule and a large vehicle are helpful. You will be called when there is a need for this service.
Cleaning
Only requirement is a servant’s heart and willingness to serve in the background. Cleaning supplies will be provided as will a key to the center since this needs to be accomplished after business hours.
Volunteers are essential to the well being of this ministry. We appreciate your willingness to give of your time and talent. We will do all we can to make your volunteer experience meaningful and enjoyable.
Please contact Mimi Every, Executive Director, at 490-0203 for additional information. Contact Cynthia Loor at 942-7318 to help with Hispanic ministry. | | |
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Pregnancy Support Services PO Box 52599 • Durham, NC 27717-2599
Durham: 3700 Lyckan Parkway, Suite D • Durham, NC 27707 • 919-490-0203
Chapel Hill Satellite: 431 W. Franklin Street, Suite 23 • Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 919-942-7318
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