All EmpowerU programs are delivered by the HOPE Corps – motivated, trained volunteers from the communities we serve. All training and materials are provided. HOPE Corps volunteer roles include

Financial Education  Instructor: Help those in need begin the path to prosperity and attain the skills of healthy money management by becoming a volunteer financial education instructor.

Getting Ahead Facilitator: Guide participants through a 15-session workshop series of in-depth personal development, planning and resource building that helps them chart a course to a stable, secure life.

Circles of HOPE Mentor: Volunteer mentor teams provide motivated individuals and families with up to two years of encouragement and support to help them achieve long-term prosperity.

VITA Tax Preparer: Help those in need with free tax preparation to assure they receive their maximum return, including the earned income and other qualifying tax credits.

Site Coordinator: Provide on-site coordination for EmpowerU programs, ensuring participants and volunteers receive high-quality service.

The HOPE Corps is essential in carrying out the EmpowerU mission. We work with individuals to match their interest and we provide comprehensive training.

We are incredibly grateful to the HOPE Corps for the thousands of individuals and families helped through Paths of HOPE.

Please join us! Complete our online volunteer application or contact a EmpowerU staff person near you.

EmpowerU is a Catholic Charities volunteer facilitated program that helps vulnerable individuals and families achieve long-term prosperity.