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2 people are interested
Circles Ally
ORGANIZATION: Circles Indianapolis (sponsored by BRiCKs Alliance, Inc.)
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2 people are interested
Summary of the Ally Role:
Circles Allies are volunteers who commit to attending Circles meetings at least 2 times per month to develop a long-lasting collaborative relationship (an intentional friendship) with an individual/family, called a Circle Leader, who is striving to work toward economic stability.
The Ally/Circle Leader pairs are matched for at least 18 months, where each party contributes to the growth and success of the dialogue that helps to support the Circle Leader move toward economic stability. Through dialogue the Ally provides support, social capital, and advocacy and the Circle Leader is encouraged to take on a leadership role in their journey toward achieving economic stability; the Circle Leader is in control of his or her life and decisions.
Allies learn about poverty and the barriers that keep people in poverty and may help to build connections for Circle Leaders in the broader community.
Support the Circle Ally receives:
Introduction/Orientation to Circles and Ally Training Sessions
Ally peer to peer support sessions
Collaboration with others in your Circle - you are not alone
Circles Staff is available to answer questions and provide guidance
More opportunities with Circles Indianapolis (sponsored by BRiCKs Alliance, Inc.)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Circles Indianapolis (sponsored by BRiCKs Alliance, Inc.)
Location:
418 East 34th Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220, US
Mission Statement
Circles Indy is the local chapter of a successful national movement (www.circlesusa.org) working towards ending poverty. Circles has been active in Indianapolis since 2010 and is active in more than 70 communities across North America. Circles is helping to inspire and equip communities to reduce poverty and remove the barriers that stand in the way. We want to cut the poverty rate by 10% - enough of a change to tip the scale toward a prosperous and strong community.
Description
Previously sponsored by The Julian Center up through 2015, BRiCKs Alliance, Inc. now sponsors the Circles Indianapolis chapter of Circles USA as a successful example of a relationship-based movement that is working toward ending poverty. Circles works by harnessing the power of community through new volunteering approaches that focus on building social connectedness across diverse groups.
BRiCKs was founded in 2016 with the belief that Building Relationships in Community is Key for systemic change and sustainable development...because we are better together. By building relationships in community, we believe we can achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty (www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment).
In the Circles model, people working to overcome poverty in their own lives are matched with middle- and upper-income cross-community friends who support them in their plan to become self-sufficient. At weekly community meetings, Circles helps to build social capital and a community that supports each other along with other educational offerings. We remove barriers for participation in our weekly meetings by providing a meal and childcare at no cost.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church418 East 34th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46205
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Networking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1. 6-10 hours per month spent with Circles and your Circle Leader 2. A minimum 18-month commitment to the Circle
- Regular phone call, e-mail, or text "check-ins" with your Circle Leader