Volunteer With Us

Be Part of Recovery, Hope, and Second Chances

At Paul’s Plan Ministries (PPM), we believe that recovery happens through relationships, encouragement, community, and hope. Every day, individuals and families impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, incarceration, and life instability are working to rebuild their lives — and volunteers help make that journey possible.

Whether you have lived experience, professional experience, faith-based experience, or simply a heart to serve, there is a place for you at Paul’s Plan Ministries.

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Volunteering with PPM means becoming part of a recovery-oriented community that believes in healing, dignity, empowerment, and second chances for all people.

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Our Mission

Paul’s Plan Ministries exists to provide comprehensive support and guidance to individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system while supporting spiritual transformation, mental wellness, and sustained recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. PPM supports multiple pathways of recovery and believes recovery is possible for everyone.

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Why Volunteer With PPM?

Volunteers are an important part of helping people feel welcomed, supported, and connected during vulnerable times.

As a volunteer, you may help:

• Encourage individuals in recovery and reentry

• Support peer-led recovery and community programs

• Reduce isolation and stigma

• Strengthen recovery-friendly communities

• Assist individuals and families impacted by incarceration, mental health challenges, or substance use

• Help people reconnect with housing, employment, transportation, treatment, and community resources

Sometimes the smallest acts of support create the biggest impact.

A warm welcome.
A listening ear.
A ride.
A meal.
Encouragement during a difficult moment.

Hope often begins with human connection.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Recovery & Community Support

Support recovery-focused programming through:

• Welcoming and encouraging participants

• Assisting with recovery meetings or educational opportunities

• Supporting sober social events and community activities

• Helping connect people to local resources

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Reentry Support

Help individuals transitioning from incarceration by supporting:

• Clothing and hygiene drives

• Transportation coordination

• Job readiness and workforce support

• Community connection and encouragement

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Faith & Encouragement Opportunities

Use your gifts to:

• Support faith-based recovery opportunities

• Encourage spiritual wellness and hope

• Participate in mentoring or outreach opportunities (when appropriate)

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Events & Outreach

Volunteer at:

• Recovery events

• Community outreach activities

• Conferences and educational events

• Fundraisers and awareness efforts

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Administrative & Organizational Support

Assist behind the scenes with:

• Office support

• Donation organization

• Program materials

• Event logistics

• Community engagement efforts

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We Welcome All Pathways of Recovery

PPM is committed to honoring all pathways of recovery and creating a recovery-oriented, nonjudgmental environment. Volunteers are expected to respect and support individuals regardless of recovery pathway, including but not limited to:

• 12-Step recovery programs

• Faith-based recovery approaches

• Secular recovery models

• Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR)

• Harm reduction approaches

• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive recovery practices

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Our Commitment to Respect & Inclusion

PPM is a no-barrier recovery access point. We believe support should be accessible and welcoming to all individuals regardless of:

• Housing status

• Financial hardship

• Insurance or identification

• Mental health conditions

• Medication-Assisted Recovery participation

• Recovery pathway choice

• Criminal-legal involvement

• Race, gender identity, sexual orientation, culture, or background

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Volunteer Expectations

To ensure a safe, ethical, and supportive environment, volunteers are expected to:

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Maintain Confidentiality

Volunteers must respect the privacy of participants and follow confidentiality expectations related to sensitive personal information and recovery support.

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Maintain Professional Boundaries

PPM volunteers are expected to maintain professional boundaries and avoid relationships that could create conflicts of interest or compromise recovery environments.

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Use Recovery-Friendly Language

PPM promotes person-first, recovery-oriented language that honors dignity, humanity, and strengths while avoiding stigmatizing language.

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Participate in Training

Volunteers may be asked to participate in training opportunities related to:

• Recovery support

• Ethics and boundaries

• Cultural responsiveness

• Mental health and wellness

• Crisis response and de-escalation

• Recovery-oriented practices

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Complete Background Checks (Role Dependent)

To support participant safety and program integrity, some volunteer opportunities may require a background check as part of onboarding. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify applicants and may strengthen lived experience perspectives relevant to our mission.

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Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome:
✔ Individuals in recovery
✔ Family members and allies
✔ Faith communities
✔ Students and interns
✔ Retirees and professionals
✔ Community members who want to make a difference
✔ Individuals with lived or living experience related to recovery or reentry

You do not need to have all the answers — just compassion, reliability, and a willingness to serve.

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Ready to Volunteer?

We would love to learn more about your interests, skills, and availability.

Together, we can build stronger recovery, healthier communities, and more second chances.

Contact Paul’s Plan Ministries

📍 307 N 10th St, Lafayette, Indiana
📧 admin@paulsplanministries.com 
📞 765-413-0283

Hope grows through community — and community starts with people willing to show up.