For The Bridge to Hope, providing transportation to church isn’t just a ride—it’s removing a barrier that often keeps a mother and her children from stepping into community, stability, and truth. That simple act can be the difference between isolation and connection, opening the door for a family to experience hope together.

All Male Volunteers commit to having a chaperone/accountability partner when transporting female THE BRIDGE TO HOPE residence and/or any THE BRIDGE TO HOPE child.  Furthermore, no man should find himself alone with a female Bridge resident and/or any THE BRIDGE TO HOPE child.  Minors are not considered a chaperone.

The Bridge to Hope uses Active Screening Faith for background checks.  Once we receive your application, a link to complete a background check will be emailed to you.  You may need to check your junk mail.

We are delighted that God has called you to work with us as we endeavor to reach our community and the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!  We consider your calling to be as valuable and important to transforming the lives of a homeless family.

Scripture reminds us that those who aspire to leadership must fulfill certain qualifications.

Volunteers at The Bridge should be a member of a local body of believers.  Those who would be leaders must have made a personal, individual decision to submit their lives to the lordship of Jesus Christ.

Volunteers at The Bridge must believe that the Bible is the infallible and inspired Word of God and is useful to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives.  It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.  (2 Timothy 3:16)

Volunteers at The Bridge should believe in and practice personal prayer for, “the earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.”  (James 5:16)

Volunteers at The Bridge should be willing and faithful to share the Gospel with unbelievers as the Spirit of God gives opportunity.  (Romans 1:16)  At The Bridge you may never be able to speak the truth through words, by your actions and attitude will always reflect Christ.

Volunteers at The Bridge are “instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures.  We should live in this evil world with self-control, right conduct and devotion to God.”  (Titus 2:12)

Volunteers at The Bridge must be faithful in their marriages, exhibit self-control, live wisely and have a good reputation.  Because of the proven destructive effects addictive substances Bridge Volunteers will abstain from the use of illegal drugs.  (I Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:1)

Volunteers at The Bridge should joyfully follow those in leadership over them for, “their work is to watch over your souls, and know they are accountable to God.  Give them reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow.”  (Hebrews 13:17)

Volunteers at The Bridge should be “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.”  (James 1:19-20)  Remember working with people is a challenging endeavor.  We do not expect our volunteers to be perfect, but they should set the example.  When they are wrong, they should apologize and ask forgiveness from any they have offended or led astray.  (Proverbs 28:13; Acts 24:16)

As a program staff member or Volunteer with The Bridge to Hope, I agree to maintain confidentiality regarding clients/residents I come in contact with during my employment/volunteer experience. A0I understand I will discuss clients' information only with those staff or designated fellow volunteers with whom I am directly involved in my volunteer work. A0I will not discuss one client with another or with non-team members. A0I understand I am part of my Bridge family's accountability team in partnership with The Bridge to Hope.

I hereby consent to the recording and reproduction of my or my children's voice and likeness, whether in still, motion pictures or videotape.

My features, image, and voice or those of my children may be used with or without my name for any editorial, promotional, trade, broadcast, business, or any other purpose whatsoever.

I acknowledge that The Bridge to Hope, Inc. is the sole owner of all rights and copyrights in and to the recording thereof. A0All videotape, negatives, and positives together with the prints and copies shall constitute the property of The Bridge to Hope Inc. solely and completely. A0I intend for The Bridge to Hope, Inc.to rely on this release and understand that it is irrevocable.

I understand that I shall receive no compensation for my appearance and participation.

I hereby consent to permit The Bridge to Hope to contact anyone it deems appropriate to investigate or verify any information provided by me to discuss my suitability for a volunteer position, including my background, volunteer experience, education, or related matters. A0I expressly give my consent to any discussion regarding the foregoing, and I voluntarily and knowingly waive all rights to bring an action for defamation, invasion of privacy, or similar cause of action against anyone providing such information.

I hereby authorize any organization affiliated with The Bridge to Hope to investigate my background as necessary for the consideration of my application for the position of Volunteer.

I further authorize all persons, schools, churches, companies, organizations, credit bureaus, and law enforcement agencies to supply all information concerning my background and to furnish reports thereon, and I hereby release them and any organization affiliated with The Bridge to Hope from any and all liability and responsibility arising from their doing so.

I certify that the answers given by me to all questions on this application and any attachments are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and that I have not knowingly withheld any pertinent facts or circumstances. A0I understand that any omission or misrepresentation of fact in this application may result in refusal or separation from volunteer service upon discovery thereof.

This application has been requested by THE BRIDGE TO HOPE liability insurance carrier and is to be kept on file. A0It will be kept CONFIDENTIAL.A0 My service as an unpaid volunteer may be revoked at any time by The Bridge to Hope.

The Bridge to Hope operates as a working ministry, and as such, there are possibly dangerous activities on premises and off premise activities.

I accept such risks and responsibilities for the losses and/or damages following an injury or other loss. I will hold harmless and waive any and all claims or causes of actions against The Bridge to Hope, including, but not limited to, claims arising out of negligent or intentional conduct of The Bridge to Hope employees, representatives or agents.

I will use my personal insurance, or that provided by my organization, as the primary provider in the event of an accident or injury related to my work as The Bridge to Hope volunteer. I will follow all rules and procedures given to me by The Bridge to Hope employees or agents, including dress code guidelines. I understand I may come into contact with a participant of The Bridge to Hope.

I agree to keep this person's identity confidential and will not discuss her or her children's participation with those outside The Bridge to Hope. To attest that I/the minor child(ren) or vulnerable adults under my supervision are physically fit and prepared to perform the tasks assigned as The Bridge to Hope volunteer, subject to all personal limitations/restrictions as described in the Emergency Information section of the personal release form.

If at any time I/the minor child(ren) or vulnerable adults under my supervision feel unable to perform the work assigned, I/we will immediately cease working and report to The Bridge to Hope employee or agent for re-assignment.

I/as a parent/legal guardian or group supervisor, am solely responsible for the safety, supervision, and actions of any minor children and/or vulnerable adults in our group, and that no one under the age of 18 may operate any power equipment. I also grant The Bridge to Hope full permission to use photographs and quotations by me or by our organization for promotional purposes.