Hope for New York

The center provides free abortion alternatives and post-abortion support to women and families in need.  Material, emotional and spiritual resources are provided confidentially in a professional setting by trained volunteers.  Support services are available for women and men facing unplanned pregnancies.  Services are also available to those affected by post-abortion emotional and physical issues. 

Flexible Volunteer Opportunities:

Office Support Volunteer:
Ideal office support volunteer would commit to 1-2 hours/week for at least 6 weeks.  There is some flexibility in this area.

Administrative Support- Assist with day-to-day office responsibilities. These include: data entry, mailings, organizing materials for clients, researching resources for clients, and filing/copying. For more information contact Meredith Stone

Prayer committee- Commit to praying for clients and the center.  Prayers are emailed once a week & there is a prayer meeting once a month (which is not mandatory). For more information contact Meredith Stone

Baby shower committee- Organize and help out with baby showers for clients. For more information contact Meredith Stone

Peer Counselor:
Peer counselors are provided with initial training & one hour follow up training meetings each month.  Ideal peer counselors would be able to commit to MPSC for 2 hours per week for 6 months. 
 

Peer counselor candidates must be mature, possess good communication and listening skills, and have compassion for individuals in crisis situations.  Counseling experience is a plus, but is not a requirement. Male and female peer counselor opportunities are available. For more information contact Meredith Stone