Needs From: HandsOn NWNC

Did you know that Forsyth County ranks near the bottom of all counties nationally in financial mobility? The Flourish Program is trying to change the cycle of poverty in Forsyth County by giving low-income women the resources and relationships to step out of poverty. But we need your help!

As recent studies indicate, a key factor in reducing poverty is a relationship with someone who is financially stable. We are looking for Companion volunteers, individuals willing to walk alongside these brave women in their journey out of poverty, supporting them through encouragement, goal setting, and accountability. One of our returning Companions, Nancy, describes her experience volunteering this way: “I find my work with Flourish extremely fulfilling.  There are many ways to "help" people who are struggling financially but this is the only organization I know of where we build relationships with the people we are wanting to help.  I am certainly giving of myself each week but I am also receiving.  I am inspired by these strong, determined women committed to their growth.”

The role of the Companion is to attend our weekly meetings and provide encouragement, help with goal setting, and accountability for the women in our program (Achievers). You will be placed in a small group with two of the women and at least one other Companion to debrief our weekly presentations, discuss goals, and generally build relationships with them. We ask that you also make some contact--preferably in person--with your Achiever once a month outside of our weekly meeting.   The meetings are on Monday evenings beginning with a free meal from 5:30-6:30 and then our meeting from 6:30-8 with free childcare.

Each week The Shalom Project we provides grocery items and fresh produce to 125 families in our community who are experiencing food insecurity.

We need people to greet and help shoppers push rolling carts of items to their vehicles, break down cardboard for recycling, help replenish produce on tables for shoppers and carry some clothing items from our downstairs clothing closet.

We welcome and encourage bi-lingual volunteers to help us welcome and  serve the diverse cultures in our community.

Do you like helping people? Do you like working with clothing? Every Tuesday from 9:30-12:30 we welcome members of the community to choose clothing, diapers, personal care items and household items at no charge.

Community members "shopping" need help finding items and sizes and putting items into bags. Spanish speaking interpreters are always needed.

Tuesday Shifts are available from 9-10:30, 10:30-12:45 or 9:00-12:45.

Each Tuesday from 9:00-12:30pm, throughout the year we provide food, clothing and diapers to community members.

We need bi-lingual people who can welcome and check-in community members into our online system.

Some basic computer skills are necessary, a warm, welcoming personality is a must!