A strong network of volunteers is key to our work at Fellowship Missions. We need all types of volunteers—no matter what you do, we need you! You can help prepare and serve meals, answer phones at the front desk, provide transportation or take care of children. Our community members can also help us by becoming mentors who create relationships with residents and help them work through their challenges. Big or small, every volunteer opportunity helps our residents take the next step toward becoming self-sufficient.
Kitchen Volunteers
We have several options for kitchen help. Carry-in meals; prepare, serve and clean up breakfast, lunch or dinner; help wash dishes after meals.
Frequency: weekly, monthly / Duration: approximately 2 hours
Current need: breakfast help Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays; lunch & dinner help on various days throughout the month
Front Desk Volunteers
Answer phones and check-in guests as they arrive. The check-in process includes welcoming guests, making sure they know and agree to abide by the shelter rules, and administering a breathalyzer test.
Frequency: weekly / Duration: 2 hour minimum shift
Current need: Sunday 6pm-10pm; Monday 8:30am-3pm; Thursday 8:30am-7pm; Friday 3pm-7pm; Saturday 8:30am-10am and 2pm-7pm
Childcare Volunteers
Help provide loving care to residents’ children during bible study and/or program meetings.
Frequency: weekly / Duration: approximately 30 minutes – 1 hour
Catalyst Program Volunteers (Case Manager/Mentor; or Small Group Facilitator)
This opportunity is based on a biblical model of discipleship which involves coming alongside our residents, building a relationship with them, and helping them toward self-reliance as they explore or grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Frequency: weekly / Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Jobs for Life Volunteers (Champion/Small Group Facilitator; or Class Facilitator)
Jobs for Life is a biblically-based employability skills program geared toward individuals who are unemployed or under-employed. By exploring God’s purpose for humanity through vocation, it prepares students for meaningful work as they work toward a life of independence. JfL explores roadblocks that have prevented student’s from securing employment and keeping it, and helps them develop a plan for how to overcome these challenges.
Frequency: Jobs for Life runs in 8-week sessions twice a year. Classes take place on Tuesday and Friday afternoon. Champions serve once or twice weekly. Facilitators serve once a week or bi-weekly / Duration: approximately 2 hours
Periodic volunteer opportunities will be available on the volunteer application as needed.
Special Event Volunteers
Throughout the year, Fellowship Missions participates in several events in the community in an effort to raise funds and awareness for homelessness in our community. Volunteers who help at special events fill a variety of roles and help with many different tasks as needed for the event.
Transportation
From time to time, residents need transportation assistance. Volunteers who help with this will drive residents to specific appointments and meetings as needed.
Office Help
Periodically, we need help with administrative tasks such as folding, stuffing. sorting and preparing mailings, filing, sorting & organizing donations, etc.
Cleaning
On a quarterly basis, volunteers may be asked to help deep clean the children’s playroom, the gathering room, and/or the kitchen. Twice a year, we also need assistance with deep cleaning the dorms and living areas.
Landscaping & Maintenance
We require the assistance of volunteers to help with landscaping and/or maintenance projects. This could include painting, light construction, etc.
We welcome the opportunity to partner with students who need to fulfill internship requirements for high school or college programs. We strive to enhance your learning experience by providing exposure to social services, development, and/or programs.
Rather than fulfill a specific role, we prefer to work with students to customize their internship by providing practical experience working in a variety of areas within the shelter. Based on your goals, as well as our needs, this may include one or more of the previously mentioned volunteer opportunities, as well as supporting fundraising, marketing, communications, operations, programs, etc.
