Getting involved with Steps of Hope means that you are actively involved in improving the lives of those in Lebanon who are most in need of help. Through every action, meeting and task, whether small or large, you are playing a part in making the world a better place, one step at a time.
In short, almost anyone can volunteer with us! However, you must:
Everyday is a new day at Steps of Hope which means our roles and availabilities are constantly being updated. If you are interested in which roles are currently available, please click here.
Most likely, you already have all of the skills necessary to be a great volunteer. However, the following skills will help you with your mission:
While these skills are important, you must, above all, be committed to helping families who are most in need of our help.
The time commitment required from volunteers differs from role to role and will depend on the position you select. For more information on our roles, contact us here.
You can apply directly on our website by browsing through our opportunities page here. When you find an opportunity that you are interested in, click ‘apply.’ You will be directed to an online application which is quick and straightforward to complete.
Some of our positions require formal training while others utilise on-the-job training. Any training needed will be provided by Steps of Hope.
For support, each volunteer will be in contact with a staff member for advice, support and training. Steps of Hope also has a team dedicated to ensuring that our volunteers have a positive and meaningful experience.
The families that we help are all located in Lebanon. However, anyone can volunteer. Whether it is through events, food drives, food packaging, and more, there is a role to suit everyone!
As a volunteer, you will be helping the families of Lebanon overcome poverty. While this is not an exhaustive list of a volunteer’s tasks, you can expect to do some or all of the following:
Volunteering allows you to connect with your community and help the impoverished families of Lebanon, a reward in itself. Through this work, you will gain personal satisfaction, develop a social network, learn new skills and gain work experience.
Steps of Hope was founded by a two individuals who saw the struggle among people in their homeland of Lebanon. Moved by this, they established the charity with a clear vision of eradicating poverty in Lebanon and raising awareness among the Lebanese community abroad to help those who are most in need back home. This inspiration has now become a movement, thanks to all of the volunteers who have worked tirelessly and put their passion, skills, time and love to work.
It was for 16-year-old Shawn, who battled Duchenne muscular dystrophy and wished to see his favourite footy team in action. Seeing the positive impact his wish had on Shawn and his family was one thing – but experiencing the incredible ripple effect that spread to everyone involved inspired them to officially form the foundation.
Some 35 years on, volunteering remains at the heart of our mission, helping us grant more than 10,000 wishes for children all over the country.
