Placement Opportunities
The Change a Heart Program offers young adults a unique opportunity to serve in the ministry of his or her choice during a year of service where members grow personally, professionally and spiritually to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Here are several examples of ministry placements:
Field of Service |
Examples of Type of Work |
Past Service Locations |
Healthcare
|
Provide intake, referral and follow-up health services to low-income persons in need of services such as obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, family health, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, social services and outreach programs. | American Red Cross |
| Assist clients in need of better understanding of their medication – for example when they should take it, how much they should take, how it will help them, possible side effects, and what not to do while taking the medication | ||
| Develop relationships with clients who need follow-up medical and behavioral health care through navigation of public assistance and health insurance | ||
Social
|
Assist chronically homeless and mentally ill women in residential care center with personal care needs, food preparation, nutrition and wellness resources and support through listening to their life stories. |
Catholic
Charities Great Pittsburgh Community Food Bank |
| Support children, adults and seniors with mental and physical disabilities through creative play activities, field trips and care for basic needs such as food. | ||
Education |
Work with low-income, often young, parents and their children in providing tutoring services, instructing parenting classes and resource information such as low cost housing and food assistance. |
Focus on Renewal
|
| Teach life skills to refugees such as how to turn on a stove, how to do a load of laundry, how to navigate public transportation and get to doctors and legal appointments. | ||
| Coordinate after school programs for low-income students in need of tutoring assistance in a creative, supportive and safe environment. |
Opportunities are always changing, if you don’t see what you’re looking for, please contact us.