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VOLUNTEERING |
What does it take to be a volunteer for the Portal 2:20 Teen Center?
1.) A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and regular attendance and connection to a church body.
2.) A willing heart to spend time with teenagers in order to share the love of Christ through action.
3.) Experience working with youth or involvement in other areas of ministry.
4.) Be at least 21 years of age & have reliable transportation.
5.) Fill out a volunteer application & pass a background check.
What positions do you have for volunteering?
1.) Front Office attendant- Manages registration paperwork, keeps record of teens signing in and out, is able to explain facility guidelines and rules with students, and is a friendly and welcoming personality to all visitors.
2.) Snack Bar host/ hostess- In charge of snack sales and prizes, serves food, manages the distribution of Portal Credits, keeps tabs on inventory, cleans and distributes as needed gaming accessories, and restocks all displays on a regular basis.
3.) Floor volunteer- Focus time and attention directly with teens. Initiate conversations, playing games and actively socialize with students throughout the evening.
4.) Grounds & Facility maintenance manager- Snow removal, weed control, clear walkways & trash pickup outside the facility. Replace light bulbs (inside and out), change air filters regularly, fire extinguisher yearly maintenance and potential repairs.
Anything else?
* Your relationship with Jesus MATTERS. It's not about preaching, teaching or inviting kids to church, it's about shining the light of Christ through your words and your actions every day.
* Focus. Your time and attention is necessary to provide adequate supervision and to build upon the foundation of a relationship. We require you to keep phones and devices put away during your volunteer time.
* Background checks are a MUST! The well being of our organization and the students requires us to be diligent in all aspects of safety and security.
Volunteering is easy! Your commitment can be as little as a couple of hours once a month, or as often as attending every activity. The more time you are willing to give, the more effective your influence becomes. Activities you may be asked to participate in may include card games, board games, video games, billiards, joke-telling, snack eating, listening, drawing, movie watching, singing, laser tag, comic book reading and more! We appreciate your willingness to support this organization and the reasons for its existence by offering your time and talents.
If you wish to become a volunteer at the Portal 2:20 Teen Center, please stop in to pick up an application. Applications may be mailed or dropped off during our regular hours. (Applications subject to board review and approval.)
"UNLESS SOMEONE LIKE YOU CARES A WHOLE AWFUL LOT, NOTHING IS GOING TO GET BETTER. IT'S NOT." ~Dr. Seuss
1.) A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and regular attendance and connection to a church body.
2.) A willing heart to spend time with teenagers in order to share the love of Christ through action.
3.) Experience working with youth or involvement in other areas of ministry.
4.) Be at least 21 years of age & have reliable transportation.
5.) Fill out a volunteer application & pass a background check.
What positions do you have for volunteering?
1.) Front Office attendant- Manages registration paperwork, keeps record of teens signing in and out, is able to explain facility guidelines and rules with students, and is a friendly and welcoming personality to all visitors.
2.) Snack Bar host/ hostess- In charge of snack sales and prizes, serves food, manages the distribution of Portal Credits, keeps tabs on inventory, cleans and distributes as needed gaming accessories, and restocks all displays on a regular basis.
3.) Floor volunteer- Focus time and attention directly with teens. Initiate conversations, playing games and actively socialize with students throughout the evening.
4.) Grounds & Facility maintenance manager- Snow removal, weed control, clear walkways & trash pickup outside the facility. Replace light bulbs (inside and out), change air filters regularly, fire extinguisher yearly maintenance and potential repairs.
Anything else?
* Your relationship with Jesus MATTERS. It's not about preaching, teaching or inviting kids to church, it's about shining the light of Christ through your words and your actions every day.
* Focus. Your time and attention is necessary to provide adequate supervision and to build upon the foundation of a relationship. We require you to keep phones and devices put away during your volunteer time.
* Background checks are a MUST! The well being of our organization and the students requires us to be diligent in all aspects of safety and security.
Volunteering is easy! Your commitment can be as little as a couple of hours once a month, or as often as attending every activity. The more time you are willing to give, the more effective your influence becomes. Activities you may be asked to participate in may include card games, board games, video games, billiards, joke-telling, snack eating, listening, drawing, movie watching, singing, laser tag, comic book reading and more! We appreciate your willingness to support this organization and the reasons for its existence by offering your time and talents.
If you wish to become a volunteer at the Portal 2:20 Teen Center, please stop in to pick up an application. Applications may be mailed or dropped off during our regular hours. (Applications subject to board review and approval.)
"UNLESS SOMEONE LIKE YOU CARES A WHOLE AWFUL LOT, NOTHING IS GOING TO GET BETTER. IT'S NOT." ~Dr. Seuss
Your recurring donations will help us keep the focus on our teens and less focused on fundraising.
Why should I set up a monthly sponsorship to the Portal 2:20 Teen Center?
We have found that setting up a monthly giving schedule works better with household budgets. It less to have to think about and you know that your hard earned dollars aren’t going to waste. It’s also easier for us as an organization to know in advance whether our monthly needs are being met. We want to focus more on the mission than on the money. Isn’t it worth sacrificing at least one fast food meal a month to help make a lasting difference for our community?
I can’t give much, is it even worth it?
If you are willing to give, rest assured that ANY amount, whether its $5 or $100 means something to these kids. We have witnessed the teens themselves giving what little pocket change they had as a donation because they desperately want this place to happen! We are grateful for a giving heart, no matter the amount!
Isn't the Portal funded by a parent organization or a home church?
No. While we wish to partner with area churches and organizations, we are not run by a church, denomination, or any parent organization. The Portal is a stand-alone non-profit organization that is managed by its own board of directors and funded completely by the generosity of people and businesses in our community. We greatly appreciate those who choose to partner with us and understand our mission and purpose in this community.
Whatever the amount you choose to give, know that every bit is greatly appreciated and goes directly to the mission and vision set in front of us. We volunteer our own time, effort and resources to help make a difference in this community. Won’t you support us by giving us the resources so we can better focus on fulfilling the mission we’ve been called to do?
There are many ways you can support us financially. You can make a one-time donation through PayPal Giving Fund. You can also support the Portal by joining Amazon Smile which donates a portion of your Amazon purchase amounts to a charity of choice! (Please select Portal 220 Teen Center from their list of qualifying charities!)
You can host a fundraiser for us on Facebook too! Find out how by visiting Fundraisers on Facebook.
You can host a fundraiser for us on Facebook too! Find out how by visiting Fundraisers on Facebook.