Men's Spiritual Mentor

This is a Christ-centered serving opportunity that requires the volunteer to go through a thorough mentoring training that has been created by Rockford Rescue Mission.

Once your registration is processed, you will be contacted by our Volunteer Supervisor. This opportunity requires an additional conversation with our program staff, and we will contact you concerning your availability and our needs. 

Flexible and Multiple Shifts Available

If you are interested, follow the process below:  

Click: "Respond" - "Wed Dec 31, 2025" - "Submit Opportunity Response". 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE ONLY DATE AVAILABLE. WE WILL ASSIGN AGREED-UPON DATE(S) WITH YOU.

What type of mentor are we looking for? 

An individual with a compassionate heart and knows how to have empathy for people that are going through a hard time.  We desire individuals who have a strong faith in Jesus Christ and want to demonstrate the love of God by caring and serving the person they are mentoring.   

Requirement: We desire the mentor would go through the mentoring training that has been created by the Rockford Rescue Mission at the designated date offered. The leadership team of the Recovery program would be responsible for leading the training and answering any questions an interested mentor would have.  

 
Expectations: Friendship, listening ear, support, connector, show how love and empathy, ask good self-discovery questions, consistent and reliable, can build trust.

Not expected: Make meeting time a Bible study, give a lot of advice, try and be their counselor, solve their problems.

How the mentoring relationship works:

• Mission will pick and partner resident and mentor up. 
• The first three visits need to be at the Rescue Mission.
• Meet twice a month with resident. 
• Be prayerful going into your meetings with an open heart.
• Be open to writing letters of encouragement to the resident.

 
Desired outcome:  Each resident would have a personal mentor that would meet with them twice a month. The desire is for each resident to build a community of support around them while they are in the program in hope that these individuals would continue to support and meet with the resident while they transition out of the program to find a job and housing. The more people they have in their corner the better chance they have to maintain their recovery and sobriety beyond the program.  

Parking & Entrance:

• Weekday(s): During our office hours (8:00am-4:30pm), you may park in the lot directly across the street from our front door – 715 W State St – and check in with our receptionist. 
• Entrance: Front door - 715 W State St

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  Check-In/Out: Please Check-In and Check-Out by using the tablet/computer on the front desk.

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Important Information:

• Attire: Please wear modest clothing, including closed-toe shoes, long pants, no crop tops, and shirts with sleeves. Leggings are to be worn ONLY with dresses or long shirts that cover the buttocks. 
• Personal Interaction: Always offer a smile and hello! Use discernment. Do not exchange any personal information.
• Gifts: Do NOT exchange money or gifts with anyone. Instead, please donate to the Mission.
• Photography and videography: You are more than welcome to take photos of our buildings and your volunteer group, but other photographs/videos are only permitted by staff members.
• Cell phones: Please refrain from using your cell phone while volunteering as this can distract other volunteers and staff. If you need to use the phone, let the staff know and they will direct you to another area. Please do not wear earbuds or headphones during your volunteer time. 
• Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. The Mission is not responsible for lost or stolen property. 
• Be Flexible: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a willingness to serve even if your opportunity does not go as anticipated.

Thank you so much for serving with us! See you soon!