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Serving God with Your Hands
We could always use extra hands to help us in sharing the love of Jesus with hurting people! If you have a passion, spiritual gift, or a willingness to serve the Lord in some way, we’d love to talk together about how you can use that thing to serve God at Hope Alive!
Below is a list of common ways volunteers can help with the ministry of Hope Alive but don’t be limited by the list! If you have a service idea, please email us so we can talk more! DawnE@hopealivefortwayne.org
Ways to Volunteer
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- Office support (make copies, arrange new client files, help prepare mailings, etc.)
- Basic property maintenance (general household repairs, painting, etc.)
- Skilled property maintenance (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.)
- Serve on a short-term fundraising event committee or volunteer day-of for set-up or tear-down
- Organize a donation drive (see Material Donations Page for a list of needed items)
- Organize a fundraiser
- Lead a short-term Bible Study or group
- Teach a one-time life-skills class on a topic you know (i.e. cooking, budgeting, crafting, interview skills, sewing, etc.)
- Write encouraging notes to our clients.
- Make a hand-made blanket, scarf, or other item to be given to a client in need.
- Organize a project to love and bless our residents (especially around Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and other holidays)
- Assist residents in the office with basic computer navigation and tasks (resume writing, applying for housing, etc.)
- Administrative support (social media, marketing/communication, website, etc.)
- Acquire donations for fundraisers such as silent auction items
- Basic housecleaning
Click the button below to access a PDF document with more details on the ideas above.