Hope is offered by volunteer counselors at PACN, who reach out to women, men and families experiencing unexpected pregnancies with friendship, information and assistance.

What does a volunteer counselor do?  A volunteer counselor meets one-on-one with clients at PACN.  Clients are often frightened and unsure of what to do.  A volunteer counselor offers acceptance, someone to talk to and resources to help clients with pregnancy options.

What are the required qualifications?  Volunteer counselors are dedicated Christians who are at least 21 years old and have a heart of compassion for women and men in pregnancy related crisis.

How much time does it take?  PACN volunteer counselors typically volunteer 2 - 4 hours per week.

How do I become trained?  First, attend a volunteer counselor training seminar.  PACN offers several seminars each year.  The seminars offer 21 hours of excellent material on topics relevant to volunteer counseling. After your classroom training is completed, you will have in-depth on-the-job training to prepare you for counseling during your volunteer shift.

How much does it cost? $35 per person or $55 per couple.  If cancellation of registration is necessary, the above fees are refundable (less a $10 per person processing fee) or can be applied to a future date when you notify us prior to the training start date.  

What are the dates?  Our 2008 training offers 3 series each with identical material. Classes are scheduled 6pm to 9:30pm on the following dates:

Series 1: February 19, 21, 22, 26, 28 and 29 

Series 2: June 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 and 12

Series 3: October 7, 9, 10, 14, 16 and 17

Where is it held?  Seminars are held locally.  Please contact PACN at 936-441-7755 or pacn@pacn.org for the exact location.