The Vanguard Program

What is a Vanguard?

Vanguards are community leaders who volunteer their talent, time, and/or treasure to Sojourner Center. They are people who choose to stand at the forefront of our mission, to overcome the impact of domestic violence, one life at a time.

What is the Vanguard Program?

The Vanguard Program was developed to give individuals, companies, churches, civic groups, students, schools, and families -- anyone with the desire to make a difference -- the opportunity to partner with Sojourner Center to create and develop innovative solutions for overcoming the impact of domestic violence.

What opportunities are there for Vanguards?

As a Vanguard you can join one of our "networks" of people who come together in support of our mission.

Meet-the-Need Network: Collect items for our participants.

• food
• clothing
• personal care items
• household items
• school supplies, etc.

Development Outreach Network: Build relationships with people in the community who would like to support us.

• administrative assistance with mailings and data entry
• make follow-up calls
• host a table at the Hope Lunch Fundraising Event
• solicit sponsorships and auction items for special events

Campus-Based Services Network: Share your skills with our participants to expand their possibilities.

• tutoring
• GED exam preparation
• English as a Second Language education
• financial literacy training
• computer training
• medical billing
• call center or customer service skills training

Family Development Network: Provide services for the children who live on our campuses.

• offer childcare in the evenings
• plan activities (holiday celebrations, cultural events, and field trips)
• provide professional services (art projects or animal encounters for the children, or specialized training for staff)
• serve as a Prevention Educator in community schools
• mentor adolescent youth in need of role models

  

   

Youth Network:  Organize community youth to participate in hands-on community service projects.

• hold item drives for toys, school supplies, toiletries, etc.
• prepare mailings
• assist staff at special events

   

Campaigns & Initiatives Network: Develop innovative methods of finding needed services for which there is typically insufficient funding available.