Share Your Skills: Volunteer to Teach a Class
ORGANIZATION: THURMAN BRISBEN HOMELESS SHELTER INC (Brisben Center)
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Share Your Skills: Volunteer to Teach a Class at Our Homeless Shelter!
Do you have a skill or passion you'd love to share? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to teach engaging and empowering classes to the residents of our homeless shelter right here in Fredericksburg!
Many of our residents - men, women, and children - are eager to learn new skills, expand their knowledge, and explore creative outlets. Your unique talents can make a profound difference, offering not just practical skills, but also a sense of purpose and connection.
What kind of classes are we looking for?
Almost anything! If you have a skill you can teach, we'd love to hear about it. Here are just a few ideas to get your mind spinning:
- Life Skills: Budgeting, healthy eating, resume writing, job interview tips, computer basics, public speaking.
- Creative Arts: Painting, drawing, creative writing, music, knitting, crafting.
- Health & Wellness: Gentle yoga, meditation, stress management, basic nutrition.
- Education: GED prep, reading circles, basic math, current events discussions.
- Hobbies: Chess club, gardening basics, storytelling.
What's involved?
- Commitment: We're looking for volunteers who can commit to a class series (e.g., weekly for 4-6 weeks) to provide consistency for our residents.
- Preparation: You'll design your own class curriculum and activities. We can help with material suggestions and resources where possible.
- Impact: You'll directly contribute to the personal growth and empowerment of individuals and families working towards a brighter future.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're interested in sharing your knowledge and compassion, please contact us today! Let us know what class you'd like to teach, your availability, and any relevant experience.
Your expertise can truly light up someone's path. We can't wait to hear from you!
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About THURMAN BRISBEN HOMELESS SHELTER INC (Brisben Center)
Location:
471 Central Road, FREDERICKSBRG, VA 22401, US
Mission Statement
Providing temporary shelter and equip residents for employability to resolve poverty and obtain and sustain housing.
Description
The Brisben Center has 37 years of experience with serving the homeless adults and children of the counties of Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, Caroline and the City of Fredericksburg.
We do so in a 16,000 sf clean, modern. safe, congregate facility in which families with children and single adults may find a place to transform surviving to thriving.
We have separate dormitories for single males and for single females. Families with children reside in single occupancy family rooms with full bathrooms.
Our theory of change, based on decades of experience and extensive research, is simple. If a person is capable, motivated, and accountable to their results-based plan, and if they engage with effective, targeted resources, they will advance their health & sobriety, social relationships, livable wage
employment, financial literacy, community engagement, and good parenting skills.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
471 Central RoadFredericksburg, VA 22401
(38.28382 ,-77.47094 )
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2025
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Financial Literacy
- Youth Services
- Adult Education
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- One a week for 4-6 weeks for most classes
- For skill building classes, they must be held at 7pm during weekdays. For recreational classes, they can be held at various times throughout the week and weekend.