For Her Volunteers & Projects

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Our Mission: Empowering every marginalized woman in San Antonio to move beyond trauma and transform her life.

ONE DAY PROJECTS


PACKING PARTY

  • Host or join a Packing Party to assemble 150 gifts and information booklets to be given on Outreach to women working in the sex industry.

  • Groups hosting a Packing Party are asked to sponsor or fundraise the $1200 required to purchase the gifts.

  • Packing Parties can be private for your organization or open to the public. For more information on hosting a Packing Party please email taryn@iamforher.org.

  • To attend a Packing Party as an individual, view upcoming events on our website at iamforher.org.

  • No volunteer application or training required. All genders are welcome to participate.


LOVE NOTE PARTY

  • Host your own party and create love notes with your friends, church, or coworkers that will be delivered on Outreach to women working in the sex industry.

  • A Love Note Party can be held as a standalone event or in conjunction with a Packing Party.

  • Instructions as well as mailing information for love notes can be found here.

  • No volunteer application or training required. All genders are welcome to participate.


PROVIDE DINNER FOR HER TABLE

  • Provide or sponsor dinner for Her Table, a monthly large group gathering over a shared meal that serves as an access point to services, support, and small groups.

  • At Her Table, we honor our clients by treating them as the esteemed guests they are and serving a high-quality meal. Dinner consists of a salad or appetizer, an entree and side(s), and dessert. For Her staff will be in contact with you about the estimated headcount prior to Her Table, but plan to serve 30-40 women.

  • Dinner can be homemade or purchased from a restaurant. The meal should be dropped off at our community center by 7:00 p.m. the night of Her Table, generally the first Wednesday of each month.

  • No volunteer application or training required. All genders are welcome to participate.


FOR HER NETWORK PARTNER


WORKSHOP PRESENTER

  • We are always looking for local leaders who can present practical, relevant content through engaging workshops. If you are an expert in any of the fields below, we’d love for you to bring your expertise to our education programs. Please email us at taryn@iamforher.org for more information.

    • Financial management, job readiness, entrepreneurship, self-care, emotional and mental health, fitness, parenting, digital literacy, etc.

  • Workshops can be offered once or on an ongoing basis.

  • Volunteer application required. Applications can be submitted on our website at iamforher.org. All genders are welcome to apply.


PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER

  • Occasionally the women we serve are in need of professional services that can be difficult to access. If you are a professional in one of the fields below, we’d love to partner with you in offering pro bono or reduced cost services to our clients. Please email us at taryn@iamforher.org for more information.

    • Legal services, licensed professional counseling, dentistry, medical care, tutoring, automotive services, real estate, etc.

  • Services can be offered once or on an ongoing basis.

  • Volunteer application required. Applications can be submitted on our website at iamforher.org. Orientation may be required depending on the service offered. All genders are welcome to apply.


ONGOING VOLUNTEER ROLES


CONNECTION TEAM

The Connection Team serves as the face of the organization and acts as bridge builders between marginalized women and the larger community.


  • Time Commitment

    • Participate in Outreach, generally held once a month on the last Thursday

    • Host Her Table dinner and gathering, generally held once a month on the first Wednesday

    • Attend four community outreach events per year as an ambassador of For Her

    • Attend team meetings (held before Outreach and Her Table)

  • Responsibilities

    • Outreach (once per month)

      • Visit strip clubs, govementment housing, alternative schools, and/or residential facilities with the purpose of meeting marginalized women where they are and establishing connection and trust

      • Offer an invitation into community and access to practical resources and compassionate support

    • Her Table (once per month)

      • Host Her Table, a monthly large group gathering over a shared meal that serves as an access point to services, support, and small groups

      • Help set up, cook/pick up dinner, and clean up

    • Community Education (four times per year)

      • Sharing about our organization with community members at the For Her table at events

      • Picking up supplies for events (as needed)

      • Setting up and tearing down for events (as needed)

  • Requirements

    • Female 21+

    • Complete:

      • Volunteer application and interview

      • Volunteer Orientation

      • Connection Team Training

      • Hands-On Training


ADVOCACY TEAM

The Advocacy Team is the backbone of the For Her community providing compassionate, wraparound support and encouragement to our clients in both 1-on-1 and small group settings.


  • Time Commitment

    • Attend monthly coaching and life planning sessions with client

    • Host bi-weekly Her Circle meetings

    • Attend Her Table dinner and gathering, generally held once a month on the first Wednesday

    • Attend team meetings (held before Her Table)

  • Responsibilities

    • Individual Advocacy through Forward program

      • Attend monthly coaching and life planning sessions with client and For Her program staff

      • Regularly check in with your client through phone calls, text, coffee dates, etc.

      • Submit monthly updates to For Her program staff

      • Connect client to community 

      • Be a cheerleader for your client on her journey

    • Her Circle

      • Host biweekly Her Circle meeting for encouragement and accountability for personal growth and self-sustainability

      • Work together with at least one other advocate to co-host each small group of 6-8 women.

      • Hosts are not expected to lead a formal lesson, but guide and monitor the conversation, ask questions, and connect participants to resources.

  • Requirements

    • Female 25+

    • Complete 

      • Volunteer application and interview

      • Volunteer Orientation

      • Advocacy Training

      • Hands-On Training

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Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:
  1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.

  2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.
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