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99 Ways To Help Spero

ByDirectorJennifer

Have you ever wondered how you can help at Spero? Here is a list of 99 ways you can be a blessing.

“FRIEND RAISING”

  1. Host a private Spero party for your friends
  2. Historian – take photos at events regularly
  3. Coordinate Corporate BBBB – Baby Bottle Coin Drive
  4. Serve on the Volunteer Committee
  5. Coordinate volunteer recognition activities
  6. Coordinate volunteer training and orientation
  7. Schedule and recruit training lunch providers
  8. Help recruit, schedule, and follow-up with volunteers
  9. Volunteer at a Spero booth at various community events
  10. Volunteer to be on Spero’s Speaker’s Bureau
  11. Attend a fundraising event

FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT

  1. Serve on the Development Committee
  2. Coordinate and plan special events
  3. Coordinate corporate sponsorship of projects
  4. Plan/coordinate fundraising activities
  5. Assist in grant writing
  6. Implement donor recognition plan

LEADERSHIP

  1. Board of Directors
  2. Medical Outreach/Recruitment
  3. College Outreach
  4. Prayer Coordinator
  5. High School Outreach
  6. Advisory Council – Marketing, HR, Insurance, Teaching, IT
  7. Regulatory Affairs Committee – Law, Medical
  8. Post Abortion Support Leadership/ Counseling

VOLUNTEER

  1. Nurses, Sonographers, Physicians, Licensed Counselors
  2. General Housekeeping, Handyperson
  3. Social Media posting
  4. IT Support
  5. Volunteer Recruitment

COMMUNITY OUTREACH /  RELATIONS

  1. Share us on social media – Facebook, Youtube, Instagram
  2. Assist with social media management
  3. Historian, scrapbooking
  4. Update & Maintain web page – WordPress
  5. Assist with electronic newsletters – MailChimp
  6. Assist with printed newsletters
  7. Graphic Design
  8. Video creation, scripting, editing
  9. Work on bulk mailings & direct mail campaigns
  10. Write Letters to the Editor re: current life /abortion news

CHURCH RELATIONS

  1. Introduce your church leadership to Spero
  2. Maintain/post Spero materials & brochures at your church
  3. Coordinate annual BBBB (Baby Bottle Coin Drive) for your church
  4. Organize your church to receive a personal Spero Tour
  5. Coordinate announcements to your church/bulletin
  6. Maintain regular contact with one or more churches
  7. Encourage church participation in Spero events – Walk, Gala, Volunteer training

OFFICE WORK

  1. Data entry
  2. Office Cleaning and Recycling
  3. Front desk hospitality
  4. Make copies, general office duties
  5. Make phone calls

BABY STORE SUPPORT

  1. Organize baby items, Package diapers
  2. Help clients shop at Spero
  3. Inspect & wash donated baby items
  4. Take excess donations to other ministries
  5. Assist in sharing needs on social media
  6. Solicit material donations
  7. Price merchandise

VIRTUAL

  1. Social Media
  2. Client Consulting / Post Abortion Support

CONSTRUCTION

  1. Interior Design
  2. Project Management
  3. Architecture
  4. Landscaping, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  5. Concrete/Flatwork
  6. Siding
  7. Gutters and down spouts
  8. Roofing
  9. Painting
  10. Electrical
  11. Plumbing
  12. HVAC / Heating and cooling
  13. Site prep/Lot clearing
  14. Finish Carpentry
  15. Drywall hanging, finishing (mud & tape walls)
  16. Install windows and doors
  17. Framing/rough carpentry/salvage
  18. Demolition/Clean up
  19. Flooring

GIVE A GIFT TO HELP SAVE BABIES

  1. Purchase a T-shirt, ball cap, or other merchandise
  2. Sign up for Passive Giving @ Kroger and other ways
  3. Sponsor an ultrasound monthly $450 thru automatic giving
  4. Donate property or stock
  5. Donate your RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) or Qualified Charitable Contribution (tax free transfer)
  6. Make plans in your estate to give to our Endowment Fund EMCF (Eastern Michigan Christian Foundation)
  7. Designate Spero as a beneficiary on your insurance
  8. Donate office supplies or office services
  9. Make a donation of any amount
  10. Set up automatic monthly giving of $5 or more
  11. Donate printing services for informational pieces
  12. Donate postage
  13. Sponsor / Underwrite a corporate event
  14. Purchase an item from Spero’s Amazon Wish List
  15. Coordinate a Thrivent Action Team Project
  16. Donate tools, material or services for a build project
  17. Call your Local, State, Federal Officials, Senators, & Representatives monthly or quarterly
  18. PRAY FOR THE END OF ABORTION IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE WORLD

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