Volunteer

Share Your Time and Talents

There are many ways to be part of the work God is doing through Hope Alive. Volunteers come alongside our staff and those we serve by sharing their time, talents, skills, and willingness to help.

Whether you have a particular skill to offer, a heart for serving others, or simply some time and a willingness to lend a hand, we’d love to explore how you might get involved.

Below are some of the ways volunteers commonly support Hope Alive—but don’t feel limited by the list! If you have an idea for how your gifts or experience could serve the ministry, we’d be glad to hear from you.

Interested in volunteering? Contact us at hopealive@hopealivefortwayne.org to start the conversation.

• 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.)
• Office support (make copies, arrange new client files, help prepare mailings, etc.)
• Administrative support (social media, marketing/communication, website, etc.)
• Acquire donations for fundraisers such as silent auction items
• Basic housecleaning