get involved
A successful Jobs for Life class is a community effort. Learn how you can play a role.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many great volunteer opportunities through the Jobs for Life class, If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the United Way of Bristol office at 423-968-4912, or e-mail Lisa Cofer at lisa@unitedwaybristol.org
Champion (mentor)
Provide spiritual guidance and emotional support to a student in the class
Small Group Leader
Help engage students and lead class discussions
Prayer Team Leader
Lead a team of volunteers as they prayer for the students throughout the eight week course
Champion (mentor)
Provide spiritual guidance and emotional support to a student in the class
Small Group Leader
Help engage students and lead class discussions
Prayer Team Leader
Lead a team of volunteers as they prayer for the students throughout the eight week course
Ways to get involved
The success of Jobs for Life is based on the network of local churches, organizations, and businesses that support it. If your church, business, or organization would like to see how it can become more involved, please e-mail Scott Emerine at scott@brandingiron.com or Lisa Cofer at lisa@unitedwaybristol.org
Churches
Church members commit to relational ministry, coming alongside men and women and helping them focus on their identity in God, build character, and create sustainable community. They may volunteer in the class, filling roles such as Instructors, Mentors, and Prayer Leaders.
Christ-centered ministries
Churches and nonprofits use JfL tools and resources to hold job training classes for men and women who are unemployed or underemployed in their communities. They build a leadership team, recruit volunteers and businesses, and engage with students in relational ministry.
Businesses
Business leaders use their talents, resources and influence to partner with Jobs for Life. They offer job opportunities to JfL graduates, participate on class panels, share JfL with their networks and invest in deeper ways.