Volunteer Opportunities

We have lots of volunteer opportunities! This page will feature our most up-to-date needs.  You can learn more about our local global mission on the Missions page. Read more below about how you can help or email Pam Parmley and she can help you find a place. These opportunities may change as the situation changes, and those updates will be shared via The Echo and the News + Events page.
Our special needs ministry strives to provide a supportive, loving, and safe environment for preschoolers through adolescents with special needs. We want everyone to be able to participate in any event the church offers! You can be a HEART Helper!  We especially need volunteers for Vacation Bible School! Email Ms. Becky to learn more.  You can also visit our Special Needs Ministry page for more information.
Lunch Bunch packs lunches each week for our unsheltered friends.  They need donations of food items to prepare the meals.  We have created a sign up form with needs for each month.  SIGN UP HERE to bring items. You can email Caitlin with any questions.  
Compassion Closet: Clothing distribution at Feeding Friends and Family
 
We have some current needs:
-Gently used or new clothes for babies, kids, and adults.
-Gently used or new shoes for kids and adults.
-New socks and underwear for kids and adults.
Please no household items – we can only distribute clothing and have limited storage.
 
You can drop by Mission Headquarters at the church to sort clothes any time the office is open.  You can also volunteer to work on Saturdays.
GATEWAY MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS*! This dynamic ministry needs volunteers who could dedicate two hours each month to offer fellowship and fun programming for young adults with special needs.
Volunteers assist in these ways:
· Help provide a meal for the group
· Help serve the meal and assist members to make choices
· Help members enjoy the activity and assist them through any challenges they may have
· Laugh with, visit with, and have a great time with these young adults!
*any experience in educating or assisting children or adults with special needs is perfect , but not required!
Introducing One-Day Missions!  These are opportunities that you can do in one day!  Please check the missions to make sure you have completed any registrations in advance.
 
Community Garden KitchenWe are excited to continue volunteering with Community Garden Kitchen. They are an amazing group that prepares and serves healthy meals daily. YOU WILL NEED A BACKGROUND CHECK before you volunteer. Please complete the CGK volunteer application and background check before your group can be scheduled. You can learn more about what to expect here. We are forming a team to serve together. Once you get registered, email Pam Parmley to find out dates.