Orientation

A one-hour introduction to Aid For Women^® our volunteer opportunities and how you can be blessed by being a blessing in our ministry.

Volunteer Pregnancy Counselor Training

A seven-hour session covering the L.O.V.E. Approach counseling techniques, listening skills, and more.

Where

Willoughby Towers
8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1210
Chicago, IL 60603

When

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch and refreshments will be served.

Aid for Women^® training adheres to Heartbeat International's precepts, using their The Love Approach manual, and a series of video tapes from International Life Services, featuring Sister Paula Vandegaer, LSW. All training sessions are held at 8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1210, Chicago, IL, unless otherwise noted. Training materials and refreshments are provided. Reservation must be made at least five days in advance. Please call Lisa at (312) 621-1101 to reserve your place. Please call Sharnina D. Starling-Buford at (312) 621-1101 for further information.

Not sure if you want to counsel? Or, can't make these dates? Please call to discuss other options.
312-621-1101.

 “You can make a difference in the life of a mother and her child…”

You are needed.  Your talents, your caring and your effort can make a positive difference in the lives of the girls and women we serve.  Accept the challenge and become a part of Aid for Women^® today.

Volunteer Pregnancy Counselors
Provide telephone counseling to clients in crisis, make appointments and refer callers to appropriate Aid for Women^® programs and community resources. Provide One-on-one counseling to clients who may be pregnant.

Volunteer Mentor
Provide ongoing support after the initial counseling session for young women who struggle with difficult problems related to pregnancy through one-to-one relationships.

Client Statistic Volunteer
Enter statistics into AfW client tools database, in-office one-on-one training provided. 

Community Outreach Volunteer
Help us meet others who might be interested in volunteering, especially as a counselor.

Help us obtain speaking opportunities at your place of worship, associations or academic institution.

Help us gather layette items for our clients and, at the same time, introduce us to others who might support this ministry by hosting a baby shower in your home or place of worship.

Support Volunteer
Join the Aid for Women^® Auxiliary (or Junior Auxiliary) and introduce us to others who might be interested in assisting us with obtaining layette supplies for our clients and with an annual fund-raising event.

Help us identify additional client resources and funding sources through research in the library or online.

Become a liaison with your church community, to help organize events such as volunteer drives, baby showers and our baby bottle fundraiser.

Pray with us.

Begin your life-changing partnership with Aid for Women^®.
Can’t make the training date? Please call to discuss other options!

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Your support is vital. Please join us in our mission to empower women to choose life.

Aid for Women^® is a nonprofit, non-sectarian, volunteer organizations funded by private donations. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Aid For Women^® Inc. is not affiliated with Aid for Women of Northern Lake County.