St. Austin’s Outreach to Persons in Need (Outreach) ministry serves people ("guests") needing help with their rent or utility bills. 

In addition to providing financial assistance, Outreach volunteers work one-on-one with each guest to help them end in a better place than when we started the interview. That "better place" might be emotional, financial, or better resourced.  

Administrative opportunities to support the ministry (in person or remote) are also available around your schedule. 

Outreach is held on Thursday mornings, with assistance held in person on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month and assistance held remotely on the remaining Thursdays of the month.

Since we value hospitality as part of our ministry, we also have a team of volunteers who return calls to people who reach out to us for assistance but are unable to apply with us remotely or who have questions about our ministry. 

Our Outreach ministry is looking for volunteers to serve remotely or in person. Remote volunteer opportunities are available around your schedule and in-person opportunities are available on the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings each month. 

Spanish-speakers are especially needed!

Requirements:

• Must be able to compassionately respond to people seeking assistance without judging why someone is in financial need. 

• Be able to respond with kindness and emotional maturity to people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including people experiencing mental health issues.

• EIM/Virtus training is required before beginning. 

• All other training is provided. 

To learn more about our Outreach to Persons in Need ministry or to get involved, contact Kristen.