Purpose/Overview: LaunchPoint is a four-week program which helps homeless men and women begin a new life journey. During the four-week period, a class of approximately 30 participants begin discovering God’s plan and purpose for their lives, develop their own life plan with realistic goals, and learn to implement their life plan in manageable steps. The focus of LaunchPoint is on moving forward and making good choices.
Table facilitators will facilitate session icebreakers and devotionals as well as give instructions for activities and exercises. The table leader will also facilitate table discussions, Q&A, and participant feedback. Table facilitators are asked to be focused on the relationship and spiritual connection with our guests rather than being required to have extensive knowledge of the resources available. Tasks are structured, and training will be provided.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a positive role model, healthy support system, and great listener for assigned group
- Facilitate session icebreakers and devotionals
- Give instructions for activities and exercises
- Lead table discussions and promote involvement
- Post-class prayer with staff and volunteers
- Keep group on task and focused
- Reinforce a sense of responsibility with positive encouragement as individuals’ complete goals
- Support client’s development of greater confidence, motivation, and self-esteem
- Define appropriate boundaries for a supportive relationship in which each individual can become more responsible and independent
- Be available for approximately 15 minutes after class for debrief
Time Commitment: Minimum 1 shift per week (9am-12pm) One-year commitment
Qualifications:
- Mature follower of Christ, and willing to share the Gospel
- Good small group facilitator skills, and ability to engage others in discussion
- Capability to keep others focused and on task
- Ability to listen to and facilitate discussion amongst guests
- Keen understanding of effective boundaries
- Understands importance of supporting individual’s goal-directed activities
Training/Preparation:
- KARM specific boundaries training
- Conflict awareness training
- Observe/shadow 2 shifts before facilitating a table
- Learn what resources KARM offers so you can inform guests
