Volunteer
There are lots of ways for you to get involved whether you want to come by yourself or bring a group, work directly with people or more behind the scenes. Whether you have a special skill or talent, or your only ability is availability, take a look at some of the listings below and read through our guidelines. Generally, we have volunteer hours Monday to Saturday 10am-7pm. If you are interested in helping out or would like more information, just click the appropriate link to fill out an application. Be sure to note your area of interest in the "Project/Notes" section.
Individual Opportunities
Here are just a few common things that volunteers can help with. For more information or to sign up click here to fill out our volunteer applicaton.
- Child Care (evenings - women only, please)
- Tutor (high school level math and english for GED prep)
- Administration (stuff mail, data entry, filing, make phone calls, etc)
- Food Service
- Counseling
- Holiday Meals
- Painting/Cleaning/Maintenance
- Sort Donations
Group Projects
Would you like to bring a group from your church, family and friends, coworkers, etc.? Groups can serve lunch at 12:30 or dinner at 6 pm on most days. Your group can also work on a service project for a couple of hours before or after the meal if you want to stay longer. For most projects, 10-12 volunteers is plenty, but we can also arrange some special projects for larger groups. Click here to fill out our group registration form and get more information or to reserve your date. Some common group activities include:
- Work Projects (painting, cleaning, sorting donations, stuffing mail, etc)
- Food Drives
- Prepare/serve a meal
- Lead a chapel/worship service
Guidelines
These are some of our guidelines for your safety and for the benefit of our clients.
Conduct
- Treat clients, staff, and property with respect, dignity, and love.
- Always follow staff instructions and directives.
- Foul language will not be tolerated.
- We ask that no handouts be given to anyone at the mission.
- Be sure to get everyone's permission when taking photographs.
- Stay with your group and make sure your leader and/or mission staff knows where you are at all times.
Dress Code
- No offensive, suggestive, violent, or revealing clothing should be worn.
- No shorts in the kitchen
- No open-toed shoes
