Case Manager / Parish Volunteer Coordinator
Coordinates team efforts and serves as the primary liaison between volunteers, Mom, and SVdP Georgia.
Volunteer Portal
Walk Alongside a Family
Your presence may matter more than you realize.
Volunteer Roles
Core Team Roles
Some roles benefit from specific experience or skills — while others simply require willingness to build relationships and offer encouragement.
Mentor Team
Builds consistent, supportive relationships with Mom through regular visits, encouragement, and accompaniment.
Budget & Job Coach
Helps Mom develop financial literacy, create a budget, and navigate employment or education opportunities.
Apartment Inspector
Conducts periodic apartment checks to ensure safe, clean living conditions and identifies maintenance needs.
Walking With Moms Liaison
Connects the Marillac Moms effort with broader parish Walking with Moms in Need initiatives.
Tutor / Education Support
Supports Mom’s children with homework, reading, and educational enrichment activities.
Getting Started
What to Expect as a Volunteer
- 2–3 hour training session
- VIRTUS training and background screening required
- Weekly check-ins with Mom
- Team-based service — you are not alone
- SVdP Georgia provides ongoing support and coaching
Boundaries
Volunteer Guidelines
Healthy boundaries protect both volunteers and the families they serve.
- We are coaches and companions, not fixers
- No direct financial assistance to Mom
- Confidentiality is respected at all times
- Mom remains the decision-maker for her family
- A female must accompany any male for home visits
- Photos require Mom’s written permission
A Gentle Reminder
For Those Who Serve
“For many moms, this may be the first time in a long time that people have shown up consistently without judgment. You are helping create stability, dignity, and hope. And even if Mom isn’t always calm, disciplined, or on time… she will notice that you are.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Volunteers complete VIRTUS training and a background check. A 2–3 hour orientation session covers the program structure, boundaries, and expectations.
Yes. SVdP Georgia provides initial training for all volunteer teams and ongoing coaching throughout the program.
No. St. Vincent de Paul Georgia walks with each parish throughout the entire process — from launch through ongoing support. You are never alone in this work.
SVdP Georgia program management handles difficult situations, crisis intervention, and any decisions about program participation. Volunteers are supported, not left to navigate challenges alone.
Yes. Training covers healthy boundaries in detail. Key principles: we are companions, not fixers; no direct financial assistance; confidentiality is maintained; Mom is the decision-maker.
Only with Mom’s explicit, written permission. Her privacy and dignity are always protected. General program updates can be shared without identifying details.