Orientation and Training
For Bridge Volunteers

“We are truly loving when we help ourselves and others to be all we are meant to be. A loving life is a life where there is a balance between fulfilling our own needs and caring enough about others to help them fulfill theirs.”
     - Alexandra Stoddard

We offer a General Orientation to Bridge Ministries during the volunteer interview. Several videos are also used to orient volunteers to the work of Bridge and ministry with persons who have disabilities. A Volunteer Handbook is provided to each volunteer outlining our policies regarding volunteer service.

Each volunteer is assigned to a staff supervisor who provides a specific orientation in the service area in which you will be working. This staff person will also offer you ongoing encouragement, support and/or mentoring. If you have chosen to meet with a person Bridge serves in the Friend-to-Friend program or Circles of Friends program, the Bridge staff member will work closely with you to ensure a match which is comfortable for you and for the person being served.

Some volunteer positions, such as that of Circles of Friends Facilitator, are enhanced by ongoing training and networking with other volunteers.

Please visit Facilitator Training for more information.

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