Volunteer Opportunities:

• Liason to partner ministries:  We are seeking someone to contact each ministry we work with several times a year, update their needs lists on the website, and publicize these needs to the body.
• Special project coordinator:  We are looking for a person(s) interested in planning and carrying out a simple service project once or twice a year to invole the body in helping the poor in practical ways.  (example-a winter coat drive)
  

• Facilitator for the Good Cents class- We are seeking someone to lead this class on Biblical stewardship. This program is taught using a DVD teaching series and workbook

At City of Refuge - 840 Park Avenue - 552-5575

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Cook dinner- Use the food the shelter has on hand or bring your own. This opportunity is appropriate for individuals, families, or groups, and can be either a one time project or a more regular commitment.  Weekend cooks are especially needed.
  
• Substitute receptionist -to cover one afternoon a week
  
• Thrift store clerk- 2-4 hour shifts, Monday-Saturday
• Thrift Store donation sorter
• Food box assembler- assemble boxes of donated groceries to give to needy families
• Bible study leader- lead a simple Bible study with the men
• Mentor- The shelter is seeking men to work with longer term residents and those in their transitional housing program to develop friendships and accountability
• People willinlg to invite the residents to go to church with them
  
• Painters- Several rooms need painting. Exterior painting is also needed.
• Project coordinator-someone with carpentry and electrical know how to coordinate the efforts of volunteer work teams
  
• Maintenance- The shelter has an ongoing list of repairs and upgrades that are needed.
  

Giving Opportunities: 

• Winter gloves and coats
  
• Men’s blue jeans
• Socks
• Underwear
  
• Flip flop shoes (for use in the shower)
• Razors
• Deoderant
  
• Eggs
• Cheese
• Fresh produce
• Fresh meat
• Cheese
• Coffee
• Cereal
  
• Instant oatmeal
• Corn meal
  
• Canned goods and other non-perishable groceries
• Salad dressing
• Paper Products (paper towel, napkins, toilet paper, Kleenex)
• Paper plates
• Silverware
  
• Laundry Detergent/bleach
• Dish soap
  
• Household cleansers
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets-twin size
• Copy paper
• An upright freezer
  
• A new exterior door and installation
• Financial support to cover utilities and salaries
• Used household items and clothing for sale at the thrift store
  

Prayer needs:

• Prayer for resources/staff to re-start chemical dependancy recovery program
  

• Prayer for the residents for changed lives
• Prayer for finances
• Prayer for volunteers
• Prayer for the staff
• Prayer for leadership
  

At Shepherds Inn-  525-2014

• Board Members- Attend monthly board meetings, pray about, and make ministry decisions. This is currently a pressing need.
• Relief houseparent(s)- to supervise the facility during the regular houseparents weekends off, and other times as needed.
  
• Gardening volunteers-to help with routine yardwork
  
• Handyman - willing to do small repairs and upkeep
  
• Grant writer to assist the ministry in locating and applying for appropriate grants
• People to share a craft or skill with the girls. This can be a one time or a regular opportunity.
• Prayer partners are being sought to pray for individual residents and the ministry as a whole
• CCC Youthquake does frequent ministry projects for Shephard's Inn, including baby showers for the new moms.  Contact Pastor Kevin Odette (524-5433) for more information.
  

Giving Opportunities:

• Perennial plants
• Weed Cloth
  
• Canned goods
• Paper products – toilet paper, napkins, paper towels
• Gain laundry detergent
• Color safe bleach
• Shout stain remover
• Swifer Wet Jet Refill Cleaning Pads
• Disinfectant Wipes
• Playtex Gloves
• Kitchen trash bags
• Glad lawn bags
• Parchment Paper
• Wax Paper
• Aluminum Foil
• Large and small kitchen storage bags
• Port-a-Cribs with bassinet attachments
  
• Diapers- sizes newborn, 1-2
• White Computer Paper
• HP 56 black ink cartridges
  
• Gift Certificates-To Winco, hair salons, movie theaters, movie rental stores, Wal-Mart, Motherhood Maternity, restaurants ect.
  
•  Donations toward reducing the property mortgage

Prayer Needs:

• That new Board members would be recruited