PMC & Family Promise
Volunteering with Family Promise
To help in person at PMC with Family Promise host weeks, you need to have done a background check through the church and have finished a volunteer training. Throughout the year there will be opportunities to do the training in person. There is also an online option described below.
Online Training:
If you cannot attend an in-person training, you may complete the online training instead. The Family Promise National Volunteer Training Platform is available to you online 24/7, accessible by computer, tablet, or cell phone. You can find the training through the link below. To do the training, you must first create a sign-in. It will then direct you to 3 windows entitled Volunteer 101, Volunteer 102 and DEI. You are required to complete 101 and 102 and are also encouraged to complete DEI as well. The platform allows you to stop or pause your training at any point and then quickly resume the training module you were on. After you complete the Volunteer 101 training course, you will be asked to complete a survey and a volunteer information form embedded in the training. Please do this step. It allows you to be matched with Family Promise of Metro East. Volunteer data will never be shared or sold.
When you have completed this training, please let Susan Voss-Rothmeier know (vossrothmeier@yahoo.com).
To help in person at PMC with Family Promise host weeks, you need to have done a background check through the church and have finished a volunteer training. Throughout the year there will be opportunities to do the training in person. There is also an online option described below.
Online Training:
If you cannot attend an in-person training, you may complete the online training instead. The Family Promise National Volunteer Training Platform is available to you online 24/7, accessible by computer, tablet, or cell phone. You can find the training through the link below. To do the training, you must first create a sign-in. It will then direct you to 3 windows entitled Volunteer 101, Volunteer 102 and DEI. You are required to complete 101 and 102 and are also encouraged to complete DEI as well. The platform allows you to stop or pause your training at any point and then quickly resume the training module you were on. After you complete the Volunteer 101 training course, you will be asked to complete a survey and a volunteer information form embedded in the training. Please do this step. It allows you to be matched with Family Promise of Metro East. Volunteer data will never be shared or sold.
When you have completed this training, please let Susan Voss-Rothmeier know (vossrothmeier@yahoo.com).
Family Promise: HOST WEEKS FOR 2024!
Feb 25-March 3
April 21-28
July 7-14
Sept 22-29
Family Promise Hosting Weeks in 2024! Starting a few weeks before each host week, you may signup to volunteer on the boards in the Old Chapel or through our online signup link. We need volunteers to cook, serve dinner, stay overnight, set up and clean up. All adult volunteers must have a background check on file with the church and have completed a volunteer training. If you need to be trained or have any questions, contact Susan Voss-Rothmeier.
Family Promise Signups Now Available
We are hosting the week of February 25th to March 3rd. Signups are now available online (button below). We will also have a board available in the Old Chapel. Family Promise now has a Spanish-speaking family so volunteers who speak Spanish are encouraged to sign up. All volunteers must be trained ahead of time. An online training is available or you may attend an in-person training Susan Voss-Rothmeier will lead on Feb 6th at Ascension Catholic Church. All volunteers must be background-checked by the church office as well. See Susan for more information.
Feb 25-March 3
April 21-28
July 7-14
Sept 22-29
Family Promise Hosting Weeks in 2024! Starting a few weeks before each host week, you may signup to volunteer on the boards in the Old Chapel or through our online signup link. We need volunteers to cook, serve dinner, stay overnight, set up and clean up. All adult volunteers must have a background check on file with the church and have completed a volunteer training. If you need to be trained or have any questions, contact Susan Voss-Rothmeier.
Family Promise Signups Now Available
We are hosting the week of February 25th to March 3rd. Signups are now available online (button below). We will also have a board available in the Old Chapel. Family Promise now has a Spanish-speaking family so volunteers who speak Spanish are encouraged to sign up. All volunteers must be trained ahead of time. An online training is available or you may attend an in-person training Susan Voss-Rothmeier will lead on Feb 6th at Ascension Catholic Church. All volunteers must be background-checked by the church office as well. See Susan for more information.
At Portland Mennonite Church, we are honored to be part of an effort in NE and SE Portland to bring Family Promise to our area.
What is Family Promise?
Family Promise is a rotating family shelter. Communities—usually churches—come together to provide overnight shelter to three to four families at a time. Each church or organization takes one week every quarter, providing meals, hospitality, and safe, separate sleeping areas for each family.
Has this been done before?
YES! Family Promise has 200 affiliates in 43 states. That’s 200 other groups doing what we’re trying to do here in Portland. Currently there are four Family Promise affiliates in the greater Portland area (Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tualatin and Vancouver).
Is another family shelter needed in Portland?
There is a great need for more shelter for families experiencing houselessness in Portland. Our own congregation experienced this firsthand a few years ago as we saw how difficult it was for a family we were partnering with to get into shelter.
How can I help?
We would love for you to join us. Here are some opportunities:
- Bring dinner for the families.
- Be an overnight host.
- Be an evening host.
- Help setup and breakdown for our host week.
- Serve at a sister church during their Family Promise week.
- We also welcome our neighbors who would like to serve!
Have questions: Contact, Susan Voss-Rothmeier (Portland Metro East Board Liaison)