Volunteering at Michael House
MICHAEL HOUSE Volunteer Policy
Volunteers shall be recruited by MHPCC to augment the support given to clients by staff and shall be subject to staff supervision. Volunteers shall agree to a selection and screening process: the nature of the screening will depend on the volunteer position concerned. Volunteers shall be expected to be familiar with and respect the Guiding Principles and Mission Statement upon which MHPCC is built.
Our Vision:
A nurturing community for those facing crisis pregnancies.
Our Mission:
Drawing on Christian values, Michael House will provide to women in Guelph and area who
need
it, the offer of shelter during pregnancy, childbirth and the initial post
-
partum period, and
will seek to help such women to make healthy, informed decisions for their own lives and those
of their children.
We are committed to excellence in providing opp
ortunities for the young women to enhance their
well
-
being and to live to their fullest potential through in
-
house programs, access to community
support programs and education.
Guiding Principles:
1.
We believe
that from fertilisation to natural death, each
human being is unique and
precious and has a fundamental right to life.
2.
We believe
that, in providing an accepting and supporting environment, we will help
young women make life
-
affirming decisions for themselves and their children.
3.
We believe
in promot
ing sexual abstinence outside marriage.
4.
We
believe
in showing the love of Jesus through service to all, regardless of sex,
religion, culture, national origin or personality.
5.
We believe
in being inclusive of the father and extended family, whenever the
si
tuation allows, benefiting the young mother and her child.
6.
We believe
in involving the community to provide acceptance and support to all
families.
Michael House,
in fulfilling it
s Mission Statement, always supports women who have chosen
childbirth. The
services are built upon the belief that life begins at conception.
