Volunteer Roles & Why They Matter
Whether preparing a meal, giving a ride, watching a child, or offering encouragement, you are part of her healing journey.
Mentor a Resident
Build a steady, healthy presence in a resident’s life by connecting weekly for encouragement, conversation, and support.
➡️ Your impact: You help restore her ability to build safe relationships, trust others, and believe she's worth showing up for.
Make a Meal
Provide dinner for group nights, parenting classes, or celebration events.. Meals can be homemade or ordered from a restaurant.
➡️ Your impact: You create moments of belonging and care, where food becomes a bridge to trust, dignity, and community.
Transport a Resident
Help a woman get to work appointments or interviews. Even once or twice a month makes a difference.
➡️ Your impact: You remove a key barrier to stability—helping her stay employed, healthy, and moving forward
Care for Kids
Care for children during evening classes or recovery groups. You provide a safe, nurturing space so their moms can fully engage in the work of healing.
➡️ Your impact: You give a mother the chance to breathe, focus, and grow—confident that her child is safe and loved.
Serve on a Board Committee
Lend your leadership, professional insight, or strategic thinking by serving on a board committee. Your expertise strengthens what we’re building.
➡️ Your impact: You help guide Poiema’s growth, stewardship, and sustainability, ensuring this mission remains strong for the long haul.
Volunteer as a Group
Looking to serve as a team? Poiema offers custom volunteer opportunities for companies, churches, or small groups who want to make a difference together.
➡️ Your impact: You help create a welcoming, dignified space for women rebuilding their lives, while building shared purpose and compassion within your team.