volunteer ministries

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2010-2011

4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 (901) 454-0034 • www.2pc.org

Volunteer Ministries

VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES 2010-2011 Community-based Partners & 2PC Opportunities

4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 (901) 454-0034 • www.2pc.org

CONTENTS Christ and the Church Second Presbyterian Church Opportunities Seasonal Opportunities to Serve at 2PC

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Community Health Bethany Christian Services Christ Community Health Services Church Health Center Citizens for Community Values Life Choices, Inc. Teen Challenge

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Education Berclair Elementary Brinkley Heights Urban Academy Child Evangelism Fellowship The Neighborhood School Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies (MCUTS)

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Employment 20 Advance Memphis 21 Economic Development Ministries 21 Family & Children Christ Community Church Eikon Ministries Emmanuel Episcopal Center Knightlife, Inc. Memphis Athletic Ministries Multinational Ministries

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Neighborhood Christian Center Palmer Home for Children Red Zone Ministries Refugee Empowerment Program Repairing the Breach Streets Ministries Su Casa Family Ministries Y-MOT Outreach Ministries Young Life Urban Youth Striving for Excellence Youth Visions

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Mercy Ministries Calvary Rescue Mission JIFF Memphis Union Mission MIFA Salvation Army Victims to Victory

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Neighborhood Restoration Service Over Self Youth Leadership of Memphis

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Seasonal Opportunities to Serve

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Mission Memphis Community-Based Partners

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VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES CONTACT INFORMATION You may use the information provided on pages 43-49 of this book to make contact with an agency directly regarding an interest in serving. Alternately, you may contact Kim Blankenship, the Director of Volunteer Ministries, at (901) 454-0034 or [email protected]

CHRIST AND THE CHURCH “Behold, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5

Christ And The Church Volunteer Opportunities

ADMINISTRATION / LEADERSHIP Contact Susan Eldridge at (901) 454-0034

OASIS Team Members – Be a part of the leadership team for your Congregational Community (CC). This is preferably for someone who has been at 2PC for a while and is familiar with opportunities and leadership structure. Switchboard Relief – Volunteers are needed various days, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or half days to relieve the switchboard operator in answering and transferring incoming phone calls, as well as greeting and directing visitors. Contact Arlene Roberts or Kathleen Nobbman at (901) 454-0034.

ADULT EDUCATION

Contact Susan Eldridge at (901) 454-0034

Adult Teachers – A committee selects and works with members who express the desire to teach a class at Second. This committee will contact you as the needs arise. You can choose to teach on a regular basis or as a substitute.

BOY SCOUTS

Contact Dee Walker at (901) 454-0034 Boy Scout Assistant – Work with the leaders of Boy Scout Troops 55, 33 and 86, which are sponsored by Second, Pack 55, Pack 33, and Venture Crew 33. Help the Scout masters with special events, camp-outs or special meetings.

CARING MINISTRY

Contact Kathy Oswalt at (901) 454-0034 Cookie Brigade Baker – Bake cookies once a month for the visitation ministry to distribute to our homebound members. Crown Ministries Financial Facilitator – Attend the Crown Ministries Financial class during the fall or spring MidWeek sessions to be mentored and trained by a facilitator and then teach a session on Biblical financial principles and good stewardship. Single Parent Ministry – Three times a year, childcare volunteers are needed to chaperone children while Single Parent Ministry participants are treated to a “night out.” Visitor to New Babies – Visit a new mother and deliver a baby bag with a Bible, bulletin, nursery information and a rose from the Sanctuary. Hours are flexible, but visits are usually made on Sunday afternoons.

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CHILDREN

Contact Dylan Franklin at (901) 454-0034 Rainbows For All God’s Children – Facilitate a group of children, ages 4–6th grade, whose parents are attending Divorce Recovery on Wednesdays from 6:15–8:30 p.m. Greeter – Greet at the doors of the children’s Sunday school in the D building to welcome families and help direct them to classes for about 20 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. Kids Konnection Leader – Teach, plan activities and help with skits for kids 2nd–6th grade on Wednesday nights from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Nursery Volunteer – Help in the nursery with babies to young 3 year olds one Sunday a month or every week during the 8:15 or 11 a.m. worship service or at 9:30 a.m. during CC time. Sunday School Secretary – Take attendances, maintain records, send cards to children, and greet parents and children on Sunday mornings from 9:40–9:55 a.m. Special Friends Sunday school Teacher – Be part of a team that teaches special needs individuals of various ages on Sunday mornings from 9:30–11:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to assist kids during Special Friends Parent’s Night Out held twice a year. Thursday Morning Nursery Helper – Teach and guide our little ones from 9:00– 11:30 a.m. during Mother’s Heart Bible Study. 6th grade Teacher– A team of three adults will teach children on Sunday mornings from 9:45–10:40 a.m.

COMMUNICATIONS

Contact Rob Roaten at (901) 454-0034 Copywriters – Volunteers are needed to write for the ministries and special events of Second Presbyterian Church. Photographers – Volunteers will take photographs of various events in the life of Second Presbyterian Church. Web – Volunteers are needed to help format and/or develop content for the 2pc.org website and various social media outlets.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS

Contact Kim Blankenship at (901) 454-0034

Volunteers who make themselves available to serve as the hands and feet of Christ in the aftermath of hurricanes, tornados or other natural disasters.

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Christ And The Church Volunteer Opportunities

FLOWER MINISTRY

Contact Eileen Wood at [email protected] or (901) 454-0034 Chancel Guild – If you love flower arranging or being creative, consider joining the group that arranges the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary. Special Event Decorator – Help with flower arrangements for special events, conferences and holidays.

HOSPITALITY

Contact Kim Blankenship / Natasha Hughes at (901) 454-0034 Bakers & Cooks Team – Volunteers are needed to help with baking and cooking during special annual events. Team members will receive an email when they are needed and participate as their schedules allow. Greeters – Second Presbyterian is a warm and friendly church, and we need volunteers to help greet and welcome members and guests. Greeters are needed at all worship services on Sunday mornings and evenings, during MidWeek sessions, and at special events and services. Overnight & Long-term stay Hosts – Second Presbyterian often provides lodging for guests like missionaries, guest speakers, visiting pastors and college students for a night or two, and housing for Fellows or 2PC Youth interns for the duration of their stay. Please let us know if you’d be willing to share your home. Special Event Team – When conferences, special banquets, lunches or Holy Week services are held, many volunteers are needed to help with the logistics. These annual events usually occur on weekends, but Holy Week does include weekdays. Team members will receive an email when they are needed and participate as their schedules allow. Ticket-Sellers – Help support our events by selling tickets when appropriate. This includes selling tickets for MidWeek dinners starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights or special events.

INTERNATIONALS

Contact Kim Blankenship / Natasha Hughes at (901) 454-0034 Conversational English teacher – Teach English to international members and families. Friendship Partner – Mentor and become friends with an international family who attends 2pc, help a single person with his/her spiritual growth, or participate in our refugee ministry.

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Christ And The Church Volunteer Opportunities

LIBRARY

Contact Dawn Curtis at (901) 454-0034 Library Assistant – Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon from 12:30–3:00 p.m. Volunteers must be able to use a computer and email. The computer program we use is simple, and we will teach anyone who is willing to learn. Check materials in and out for patrons, re-shelf returned books and other small projects as needed.

MEN

Contact Rachel Brannigan at (901) 454-0034 Men’s Mentor – Provide one-on-one or small group mentoring in areas of family, life management, and spiritual formation. Weekend Work Crews for Men – Consider participating in construction projects for 2PC ministry initiatives and in emergency response teams. Contact Don Riley at (901) 461-2819.

MISSION MEMPHIS

Contact Natasha Hughes at (901) 454-0034 CityServe Conference Helper – Serve as an assistant during the Mission Memphis Conference always held the last weekend in September. Mission Memphis or National Outreach Prayer Partner – Pray regularly or correspond with a specific ministry partner or missionary supported by 2PC.

MUSIC / ADULT

Contact Mary Quinlan at (901) 454-0034 Chancel Choir Member – Sing in the choir on Sunday mornings for 11:00 a.m. service (no audition required). Handbell Choir Member – Play handbells during Sunday services and on special occasions. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Contact Terri Theil at [email protected] or (901) 454-0034. Instrumentalist – Play in worship service as needed during Sunday mornings or evenings. Music Equipment Crew – Set up and take down microphones, etc., during Sunday evening service. Music Library Assistant – Help file music and load choir folders for Sundays. Westminster Singer – Sing for Sunday morning 8:15 a.m. service and special occasions.

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Christ And The Church Volunteer Opportunities

MUSIC, CHILDREN

Contact Terri Theil at (901) 454-0034 Assistant Choir Director – Assist the director during rehearsals and substitute for director as needed. Children’s Choir Director – Direct choir, work in selecting music and programs for choir, and help shape the next generation of worship leaders. Choir Helper – Assist the choir director with attendance and supplying needs such as folders and instruments, and some phone calling. Piano Accompanist or Substitute Accompanist – Play piano for choir rehearsals and performances.

OUTREACH

Contact Susan Eldridge at (901) 454-0034

Personal Evangelism – Receive personal coaching in order to be able to more clearly articulate the Gospel, share your own story and lead friends to faith in Christ. Hours are flexible. Testimony – Share your own story of coming to faith in Christ during the Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Visitor Follow-Up – Contact church visitors via the phone to welcome them, receive prayer requests, provide information about Second, and warmly invite them back. Welcome Center Assistant – Greet guests and returning visitors. Be available to answer questions, direct people and/or give information. (Training support will be provided and you will work on a team)

PRISON MINISTRY

Contact Dee Walker at (901) 454-0034 Teaching Women – Teach in the Pre-Release Program at the State Correctional Center from the book “Calm My Anxious Heart” for one hour on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Training and curriculum are provided. You will have a co-teacher.

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RECREATION

Contact Katherine Thurman at (901) 454-0034 Concession Stand Vendor – Volunteers will assist in running the concession stand Saturday mornings and afternoons in the fall for 2PC sports events and during Vacation Bible School Week. ✺ Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp Volunteer – Volunteers are needed for Football (July), Soccer (August) and Basketball (November) camps. Duties will include leading small groups, serving/picking up food, donating snacks (chips, Gatorade, cookies, etc.) and helping with other logistics of the camp. Contact Robert O’Kelley (Basketball, Football) or Rachel Hammons (Soccer) at (901) 454-0034. Recreation Department 5k Run/Walk – Volunteers needed to help with our first annual fitness center 5k held in March 2011 (day TBD). Jobs will include helping with registration, standing at checkpoints along the race’s course, and serving food and water. Contact Dale Brady at (901) 454-0034. ✺ VBS Family Picnic Volunteer – Volunteers will assist in running rides, vending concessions, and helping with other activities like face painting, games, etc. on Wednesday evening of VBS week, June 2011. ✺ VBS Recreation Volunteer – Volunteers will help run games from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. for children participating in Vacation Bible School in June 2011. Contact Rachel Hammons at (901) 454-0034. Youth Sports Coach – Volunteers commit to 2 hours a week, one weeknight practice and Saturday morning for games. Coaches will spend time teaching their kids basic skills and leading team devotion each week. Teams will have practice for one hour once a week and a one hour game once a week. Coaches will also be responsible for contacting parents and keeping track of game schedules. Contact Robert O’Kelley (Football, Boy’s Basketball, Baseball) or Rachel Hammons (Soccer, Girl’s Basketball) at (901) 454-0034.

SENIOR ADULTS

Contact Gail Turner at (901) 454-0034 Devotional Leader for Nursing Homes – Our nursing home ministry visits many different nursing homes and assisted living homes offering brief devotionals at their chapel services. Transportation – Provide transportation via church bus or car for seniors to and from church on Sunday mornings. Visitor to Shut-Ins – Visit those who are in the hospital, nursing home, or are homebound and share encouragement with them.

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Christ And The Church Volunteer Opportunities

WOMEN

Contact Nancy Webster at (901) 454-0034

2nd Commitment Tuesday – Lend a hand at the church once a month to complete projects to benefit various needs in the church and community. Bloom Mentors – Our small group mentoring program for women at Second is always in need of new mentors (ages 40 plus) to lead younger women (ages 22–40). Court Manor Visitor – Visit patients at the nursing home four times a year and help brighten their day by giving a devotional, singing, serving cake, and offering a smile! Leadership – Positions available in the Women In Ministry program for women who have gifts in this area. One by One Mentors – Mentor an under-resourced new or expectant mom by teaching parenting skills through the critical period of development – prenatal through three years; or become a prayer partner for a mentor. Terrific Tuesday Host or Set-Up – Help set up for the luncheon or host a table, greet people, pour coffee, tea and make everyone feel welcomed. Women of the Church Circles – Join a monthly circle that specifically does service work as part of its responsibilities. Mission Trips – There are short term women’s mission trips to Kenya and India available for your participation by either joining the team and traveling or supporting the teams from home.

WORLD MISSIONS

Contact Lisa Ritenour at (901) 454-0034

Housing – Provide housing for visiting and furloughed missionaries while they are in Memphis. Short-Term Mission Trip Volunteer – Serve as a short-term missionary on a variety of different mission’s trip opportunities (medical, non-medical, dental). Transportation – Provide the use of a car or transportation to a visiting missionary during their stay in Memphis. World Missions Conference – Serve as an assistant during the World Missions Conference. World Missions Prayer Partner or Correspondent – Pray regularly or correspond with a specific missionary and family supported by 2PC.

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Christ And The Church Volunteer Opportunities

YOUTH

Contact Jessica Golden at (901) 454-0034

JUNIOR HIGH Youth Group Volunteer – Assist ministry team with various junior high youth group activities. SENIOR HIGH Small Group Leader – Lead a small group of four to six senior high youth and build relationships. Youth Group Volunteer – Assist ministry team with various senior high youth group activities.

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SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT 2PC ✺ SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp Volunteer – Volunteers are needed for Football (July) and Soccer (August) camps. Duties will include leading small groups, serving/picking up food, donating snacks (chips, Gatorade, cookies, etc.) and helping with other logistics of the camp. Contact Robert O’Kelley (Football) or Rachel Hammons (Soccer) at (901) 454-0034. VBS Volunteer – Vacation Bible School, held in June, is the most exciting week of the year for our children and staff. Work in many different capacities such as teaching, music, planning, crafts, etc. Contact Mandy Morse at (901) 454-0034. VBS Family Picnic Volunteer – Volunteers will assist in running rides, vending concessions, and helping with other activities like face painting, games, etc. on Wednesday evening of VBS week. Contact Katherine Thurmond (901) 454-0034. VBS Recreation Volunteer – Volunteers will help run games from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. for children participating in Vacation Bible School during the summer. Contact Rachel Hammons at (901) 454-0034.

❆ HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AMEN Holiday Donation – We collect coats, hats, gloves and socks for the men who stay at the Calvary Rescue Mission and Memphis Union Mission. These items may be dropped off during AMEN in December. Contact Rachel Brannigan at (901) 454-0034 Hanging of the Greens – Help with children and family activities from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Holiday Greeters – Warm and friendly faces are needed to greet at our Thanksgiving Service, 3 Advent choral events and 3 Christmas Services. These programs bring in many guests to Second and we want to properly welcome them. Contact Kim Blankenship / Natasha Hughes at (901) 454-0034.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH “I am the Lord who heals you.” Exodus 15:26

Community Health Volunteer Opportunities

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Contact Elizabeth Burton at (901) 818-9996 ext. 103. Administrative Help – Volunteer once a week or twice a month in the office to help with phones, special mailings, organizing, etc. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Host/ Hostesses – Volunteer to help with special events, fundraisers or help with set-up.

CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Contact Angelica at (901) 260-8553.

Program Support Liaison – Develop a mentoring relationship with inner-city youth who live in challenging environments and provide support as they strive to live out the choices made in the program. Our programs teach abstinence as God’s way to live as a single person and include interactive learning sessions as well as activities regarding life skills.

CHURCH HEALTH CENTER

Contact Yvonne Laird at (901) 272-7170 Lay Exercise Assistant – Provide assistance to the Exercise & Movement staff in group classes. Volunteers are needed each day of the week for one hour per class. A commitment to participate for one calendar year is required. Sports Court Assistant – Provide assistance to the Exercise & Movement (E&M) staff on the Sports Court Monday–Saturday, especially in the mornings and evenings. A minimum commitment of two hours per volunteering session is required.

CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY VALUES OF MEMPHIS

Contact Carol Wiley (901) 452-7884

❆ Christmas Angel Tree Project – Sign up in October! We need volunteers to adopt a woman and child involved in AWO for Christmas. We ask each woman and child to list 3 wants and 3 needs on their Christmas list and then seek volunteers to adopt a list. Contact Jackie Willcutt, Coordinator at (901) 452-7884. The Food Committee – On Tuesday or Thursday, 5:30 p.m. weekly, we need volunteers to bring a meal periodically for the women, children and volunteers who attend Bible Study on Tuesdays and Celebrate Recovery on Thursdays. Presently, the rotation runs every 10-12 weeks. Contact Jackie Willcutt, Coordinator at (901) 452-7884.

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Community Health Volunteer Opportunities

Intensive Outreach Addiction & Life Skill Classes (IOP) – We need female volunteers to help lead various classes, Monday–Friday during sessions from 9:00–10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Contact Carol Wiley, Program Director, at (901) 452-7884. Mentoring – We have an ongoing need for Christian women to make a monthly commitment to mentor women in A Way Out program on Wednesday from 1:00– 2:30 p.m. Volunteers participate in 4 evening training sessions. Contact Carol Wiley, Program Director, at (901) 452-7884. Transportation Committee – We have a need for women to provide transportation to appointments for women who don’t have cars. Your name will be placed on our ride committee list and emails listing ride needs will be sent out. You may help as your schedule allows. Contact Carol Wiley, Program Director, at (901) 452-7884

LIFE CHOICES, INC.

Contact Sue Parker at (901) 388-1172 Helpline Volunteer – Receive the help-phone line into your home in order to assist individuals who call asking for help. Training is required and is given by Life Choices. Volunteer Nurse – Serve under the direction of Life Choices’ Director of Clinic Services providing ultrasound services and medical consultation. Training is required and is given by Life Choices. Client Advocate – Meet and greet clients who come to Life Choices for pregnancy tests as well as facilitate a thirty minute intake assessment session. Training is required and is given by Life Choices.

TEEN CHALLENGE

Contact Jonathan Lindberg at (901) 272-2308

Clerical Support – Volunteers needed for basic clerical support such as filing, typing documents and answering phones during typical business hours. Hours are flexible.

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EDUCATION “The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Proverbs 1:7

Education Volunteer Opportunities

BERCLAIR ELEMENTARY

Contact Kim Blankenship / Natasha Hughes at (901) 454-0034. Teacher Assistant – Work with an individual teacher or with a whole grade level assisting with support type tasks in the classroom between 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Days vary. You must complete a Volunteer Registration form. Library Assistant – Help the full-time librarian re-shelf and organize books. Flexible hours.

BRINKLEY HEIGHTS URBAN ACADEMY

Contact Pastor Tim Cox (901) 324-3022

Lunch Server – Monday–Friday from 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 12:00–12:30 p.m., volunteers are needed to help serve lunches to the children. Contact Sam Wilson at (901) 452-9226 or email [email protected]. P. E. Volunteer – Volunteer needed to teach P.E. classes one day a week. Contact Lewie Polk at (901) 324-3022 or email [email protected] Serve / Counsel – Volunteers needed to serve and/or counsel one day per month in the food/clothing pantry serving individuals in need of emergency assistance. Youth accepted with adult supervision. Some lifting of food bags required. Open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Contact Sam Wilson at (901) 452-9226 or email [email protected]. Read/Tutor – Volunteers needed to read/tutor students (PK3–5th grades) and help in our afterschool program, Monday–Thursday, 3:00–4:45 p.m. Contact Jason Cox at (901) 324-3022 or email [email protected].

CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP

Contact Janie Walker at (901) 726-9084 [email protected] ✺ Camp Good News 2010 – Teens can volunteer as kitchen and sport activity staff, but they must be 15–17 years old. College students can volunteer as counselors and team leaders. Training and orientation is required. Requires a one week commitment in June or July 2011. Good News Club at Berclair – Volunteers are needed to help hand out name tags and refreshments, listen to kids recite Bible verses, sit with children during Bible time, and help with crowd control at dismissal. Clubs are held after school once a week during the school year. Volunteers must attend orientation training. Prayer Vision – Volunteers are needed morning or afternoon to fold letters, stuff envelopes, and put on labels for our monthly prayer letter. Generally, this project is done the last week of each month at our CEF office. ✺ Summer Missions 2011 – Teens can volunteer to teach 5-Day Clubs in the inner city. One week of training is required plus a minimum of two weeks of volunteering in the 5-Day Clubs. ✺ Indicates Summer Opportunity 18

Education Volunteer Opportunities

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL Contact Tari Harris at (901) 323-4092

Volunteer Leaders – Prayer partners are needed for individual students, as well as mentors/tutors to read to children, as room sponsors, and to serve in art, music and choir classes.

MEMPHIS CENTER FOR URBAN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (MCUTS)

Contact Rob Thompson at (901) 324-2014

Tutors and Instructors – MCUTS is looking for tutors and instructors who have experience teaching English and/ or writing (workshops). Saturdays (3 weekends), 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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EMPLOYMENT “Whatever you do work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men…” Colossians 3:23

Employment Volunteer Opportunities

ADVANCE MEMPHIS

Contact Kate Lareau at (901) 543-8525

Volunteer Leaders – Volunteers are needed to provide administrative help in maintaining our database and networking to assist staff in connecting with local businesses concerning employment opportunities. GED Tutors – Volunteer tutors work closely with students to help them prepare for the GED exam. Tutors are needed in all subject areas. Times and days vary. A suggested one-hour minimum twice a week. Computer Volunteer – Volunteers assist our students with the skills to navigate the computer in their job search efforts. We also need volunteers as computer lab assistants to provide individual help to Jobs for Life participants/graduates completing online applications or editing resumes. Contact Andrew Vincent or Ann Brainerd at (901) 543-8525. Leadership – Volunteers are needed as small group leaders during the Jobs for Life Class to serve as speakers in sharing knowledge related to finances, employment, workplace ethics, and more. Contact Andrew Vincent at (901) 543-8525 or [email protected]. Job Coach Mentor – Provide one-on-one assistance to a Job for Life participant as he/she pursues employment, including help with resumes, preparing for interviews, job openings, etc. Time and days are flexible. Contact Andrew Vincent at (901) 543-8525 or [email protected]. Counselor – Work with students who have requested help dealing with emotional roadblocks in their lives anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. A professional counselor is sometimes the best help for our students. Contact Andrew Vincent at (901) 543-8525 or [email protected].

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MINISTRIES

Contact Jim Kennedy at (901) 948-8981

Devotional Leader – Lead devotions Monday or Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. or Fridays at 3:00 p.m. or lead devotions for Financial Classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Mentor – Volunteers needed to mentor men for one hour a day every other week for a 12-month period.

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FAMILY & CHILDREN “…Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Family & Children Volunteer Opportunities

CHRIST’S COMMUNITY CHURCH Assistance/Study Buddy Club Snack – Need helpers to provide snacks/meals to children attending Study Buddy Club on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. on a rotated schedule. Contact Molly Adams Snack Coordinator (901) 756-4890. GED Assistance – Provide assistance to adults (some older adults) who have never received a high school diploma. Times vary. Contact Lemar Walker at (901) 596-5170. Tutoring / Study Buddy Club – Tutor/mentor elementary and middle school age children on Tuesdays from 6:30–7:30 p.m. during the school year. Focus is primarily reading and math. Contact Lemar Walker at (901) 596-5170 or Bob Scott at (901) 378-6026. Worship Musician – A ministry-minded musician, who is currently familiar with traditional, urban, and contemporary gospel music, as well as hymns, is needed from 1:30–3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Contact Donna Walker at (901) 289-9117. Yard Work – Once-a-month on Saturdays at 9 a.m. assistance is required to help maintain the lot at 760 Vance upon which the future home of Christ’s Community Church will be built. Contact Lemar Walker at (901) 596-5170.

EIKON MINISTRIES Cheerleading – Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday assist with the Cheerleading team at East High School and provide a positive Christian presence. Contact Jennifer Moore at [email protected]. D-Group – Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays from 3:00–5:30 p.m. to lead discipleship Bible Studies for middle school to high school boys. Contact Bryan “BC” Chamberlain at [email protected]. Lil’ Princess (Lester Community Center) – Lil’ Princess, held on Mondays from 5:00–6:00 p.m., needs volunteers to lead elementary age girls in learning good manners, memorizing Scripture, and more. Contact Mrs. Linda Campbell at [email protected]. Integrity Time for Girls – Help teach character traits to students Pre-K–3rd grade at Lester Elementary School on Mondays from 10:00–1:00 p.m. Contact Mrs. Linda Campbell at [email protected]. Integrity Time for Boys – Volunteers teach elementary age boys through a character building curriculum at the Lester Community Center. Held on Tuesdays from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Contact Mrs. Linda Campbell at [email protected]. Nathan Street Ministries – Volunteers needed to assist with youth outreach for Pre-K–12th grade on Tuesdays from 5:51–6:51 p.m. Contact Willie Baldwin at [email protected].

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Family & Children Volunteer Opportunities

P31 – Lead a high school girl’s Bible study that meets on Tuesday from 6:00– 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Neighborhood Center. Contact Jennifer Moore at [email protected]. Peace Jam – Help out with Peace Jam, a program committed to raising youth into leaders and peacemakers in their communities, every Tuesday and Thursday at East High School. Contact Jennifer Moore at [email protected]. SFC – Volunteers needed to lead a Bible Study for boys from middle school to high school on Mondays from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Neighborhood. Contact Bryan “BC” Chamberlain at [email protected].

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CENTER

Contact Roslyn Crayton at (901) 523-2617

✺ Camp H.O.P.E. – Volunteers needed to help with our Summer Camp program, June–July, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ❆ Christmas Store Worker – Help organize toys that have been donated the second week of December. The store is held at the Center at 604 St. Paul Ave. Call for times. Community – Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00–11:00 a.m., volunteers are needed to provide devotionals, Bible study, and breakfast for neighborhood residents. Food Distributor – Organize food that has been donated from the food bank into boxes and distribute to 150–200 people who come to the center. Inner City Sports – Recreation assistance needed in various sports activities Monday–Friday from 2:00–5:00 p.m. and various hours on Saturdays. Primetime Volunteer – Assistance is needed for the high school students program, as well as speakers to share messages and opportunities with teenagers. Read to Succeed – Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m., volunteers needed to provide tutoring to 1st–5th grade children who are learning to read. Youth-N-Action & Exodus After-School Program – Mondays and Fridays from 3:00–6:00 p.m., Computer Lab tutors in the subjects of math and science and reading assistance. We also desperately need tutors for high school Science and Spanish.

KNIGHTLIFE, INC.

Contact Eva Miller at (901) 458-1055 or (901) 487-5252 Friday Night Ministry Volunteer – Knightlife, Inc. is a Second Presbyterian sponsored ministry that ministers to inner-city boys. Knightlife meets every Friday in C-113 and C-107. Volunteers are needed to assist in transporting, leading Bible study, monitoring during gym time, serving and helping set-up and clean up. Dinner is 6:00–8:00 p.m. and Bible study from 8:00–9:00 p.m. in the gym. ✺ Indicates Summer Opportunity ❆ Indicates Holiday Opportunity 25

Family & Children Volunteer Opportunities

Knightlife Volunteer – Volunteers are needed to check inventory and shop, do some accounting and computer work to help maintain records. Any time is helpful. Music Volunteer – Volunteers needed to play the guitar or piano and/or lead singing for Friday night devotions.

MEMPHIS ATHLETIC MINISTRIES

Contact Gib Vestal at (901) 744-6261.

A registration form is required to volunteer at MAM and can be found at www.mamsports.org. Adopt-a-Team – Mentor a MAM team once or twice a week by meeting coaches and players, attending games and praying for players. You can also choose to bring snacks to games and practices and/or host outings. Each season is 10 games (2–3 months). Academic Assistant – Assist a teacher two hours once a week for an agreed upon number of weeks. Select one or more preferred weekday evenings to help witness and model the Gospel to youth. ❆ Basketball Tournament Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for the holidays with our MAM Classic Basketball Tournament, December–January from 3:00–9:00 p.m. Gatekeepers and concession workers for any day, any location and any time period are needed! For more information, call (901) 744-6261 or go to www.mamsports.org. Coach or Assistant Coach – One practice per week is held at a time mutually acceptable with you and the kids/parents. Train youth in both life and sports principles; witness and model the Gospel. Attend 10 to 12 games, generally on Saturdays, during the season (2 to 3 months). Assistant Golf Instructor – Assist the MAM senior trainer at two-hour training sessions held once a week for a five to eight week period. Receive two to six hours of training prior to assisting in actual instruction. You can select preferred weekday evenings and/or Saturdays to help. Volunteer Assistance – MAM needs volunteers in facility maintenance, golf course maintenance, administrative help, and technology and marketing services.

MULTINATIONAL MINISTRIES

Contact Laurie Grave at (901) 274-7226 or [email protected] Monday Nights at MNM – 10 weeks in the Fall and 10 weeks in the spring, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

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• Elementary kids—Volunteers read with culturally diverse elementary-aged children. This is a great place for families and students to volunteer!

Family & Children Volunteer Opportunities



• Middle School Boys—Volunteers hang out with 5th–8th grade boys during a high energy Bible club.



• Middle School Girls—Volunteers build relationships and share Christ with refugee/immigrant 5th–8th grade girls while making crafts or baking cookies!

Holiday Parties – We need extra help for holiday parties. Dates are tentative: Harvest Party – Friday, October 22; Santa’s Workshop – Saturday, December 11; Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday morning, April 16. There will be several other activities/outings for which we need extra volunteers. Homework Help – Because so many of the children do not have anyone at home who speaks English or that can help them, getting homework done is a huge challenge. Come help students complete their daily homework assignments on Tuesday or Thursday, 2:15–3:30 p.m. We are located at St. John’s Methodist Church, 1207 Peabody. Students are grouped according to age and/or ability. Bible Time – Students Pre-K–12th grades are grouped by gender and grade for a fun little weekly Bible time from 2:15–3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. You can volunteer for either girls or boys or whichever age group you want! Located at St. John’s Methodist Church, 1207 Peabody. Women – There is also a Bible time for the moms of the children. This is a super-relational time to get to know these dear women….especially if you know a little Spanish!

NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CENTER

Contact Pamela Cox at (901) 881-6013

After-School Bible Club (TRUTHSeekers) – Assist with after-school Bible club for Jr. and Sr. High age youth. ❆ Christmas Basket Packing – Help pack and distribute Christmas Baskets Dec. 11th and 18th from 8:00–11:00 a.m. Operation Smart Child – Volunteers needed to work with prenatal and postnatal programs. Serving – Volunteers are needed the fourth Friday of the month to assist in landscaping, summer cleaning and helping with Lovebuilders Kids. ✺ Summer Camp – Volunteers needed each day to help with camp activities from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. during the month of June for youth, ages 5–17. Tutors – Many tutors are needed for the following locations and times: Mondays, Emmanuel Church in Frayser from 6:00–7:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, 2PC on Poplar from 4:30–5:45 p.m.; Tuesdays, Evergreen Presbyterian by Rhodes College from 6:30– 7:45 p.m.; Thursdays, Neighborhood Christian Center on Jackson from 4:30–5:45 p.m. Each session lasts an hour and 15 minutes. Contact Amy Williams at (901) 881-6013. ❆ Indicates Holiday Opportunity 27

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PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN

Contact Kristin Grant (662) 449-2400 or (901) 870-1450 or [email protected] 7th Annual Mudbug Bash– Volunteers are needed for auctions, food and beverage set-up, serving, decorating, trash detail and clean-up on April 2011 from 6:00–11:00 p.m. during the 7th Annual Mudbug Bash benefitting Palmer Home for Children. Alumni Reunion – Volunteers are needed to help house alumni, host activities such as golf / spa/ shopping, and set up and serve Thursday evening welcome dinner and Sunday morning brunch. Event held Thursday, October 7–Sunday, October 10. Event Times vary by day. Fall Fashion Luncheon – Volunteers are needed to model, decorate, help with registration, the auction, and vintage store check-out and take down during the 10th Annual Fall Fashion Luncheon benefitting Palmer Home for Children on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Holiday Open House and Thanksgiving Service – Volunteers needed to prepare food and beverages, decorate cottages, set-up, serve during Open House, and clean-up on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 2:30–5:30 p.m.

RED ZONE MINISTRIES

Contact Eric Stenberg at (901) 729-2931 Serving – Volunteers are needed to lead outreach clubs and serve as monitors, van drivers, Bible study leaders, board members, speakers, as well as serve snacks on club nights and recruit others to serve.

REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Contact Cam Echols (901) 725-3103

Educational Program Volunteers – Instruct adult literacy classes, tutor refugee children and assist them with their homework, or lead summer education classes for refugee children. Nursery Volunteers – Assist with infants and toddlers while parents attend education classes. Volunteers will familiarize infants and toddlers with the English language through games, videos, songs, books and conversation. Special Projects – Volunteers are needed to help with projects, such as uniform measurements and distribution, holiday fund-raising drives, facility and organization cleaning, as well as planning and executing various events.

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Family & Children Volunteer Opportunities

REPAIRING THE BREACH

Contact Tony at (901) 461-6767 or Felicia at (901) 949-0521 Academic Enrichment Ministry – Help kids learn to read, improve their math skills, serve snacks and help with games Monday–Thursday after school. G-Nex – Volunteers participate in the daily after school G-Nex ministry program teaching Bible lessons to small groups, serving snacks and assisting with games. Mentoring – Every second and fourth Tuesday, 6:00–7:00 p.m., volunteers are needed to help in our mentoring program.

STREETS MINISTRIES

Contact Richard Vining at (901) 525-7380 or [email protected] “Club” Food Provider – Please consider providing snacks one night a semester / year for clubs and movie nights for our High School Club on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m., our Middle School Club on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., or our Elementary Club that meets on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. Newsletter Team – With over 1,800 addresses on our mailing list, help is needed to fold the printed newsletter which is sent out six times a year. Let us know if you’re interested in joining us for our morning “folding parties” at Streets every other month. Pathways – Mentor a student through Streets one hour a week in the evenings Monday–Thursday during the school year. Mentors are encouraged to develop a relationship with their student outside of tutoring sessions. Ready Readers – Assist students who are below proficient in skills such as reading and math at Georgia Avenue Elementary School between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Each volunteer is asked to spend at least thirty minutes to an hour, once a week, with the children. Shoebox Ministry – Each year, Streets takes over 100 students on trips across the country for everything from College Tours and Summer Institute to Summer Camp. For many of our students, toiletries are a luxury item, so to help make for a better and more comfortable trip, Streets puts together a list of items each student needs – all of which can be placed into a shoebox. For this volunteer opportunity, groups can request a list of items we have found work best and put together boxes for our students to use anytime during the year.

SU CASA FAMILY MINISTRIES

Contact Tim Jewett at (901) 818-2888 or [email protected] ESL Teacher – Teach a small group of adult students, levels ranging from very basic English to GED preparation, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–10:00 a.m. or 6:30–8:00 p.m., September 7–December 9 and January 11–May 5. Teaching experience and Spanish speaking abilities are not necessary. We provide training

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and teaching materials. We welcome couples or team-teaching partners. You may choose the day(s) and time that work best for you. Children’s Program Volunteer – This program includes Bible-centered activities, pre-school readiness, homework help, and tutoring. Children are divided according to age: infants, 1-2 year-olds, 3-4 year olds, and grades K-6. You may choose the day(s), time and age group you would like to work with. You do not need to speak Spanish. Planned activities and curriculum are provided for volunteers in the Children’s Ministry. Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 7–December 9 and January 11–May 5, 8:30–10:00 a.m. or 6:30–8:00 p.m. ✺ VBS Volunteer – Vacation Bible School (held in June) is an exciting week for our children and staff. Work in many different capacities from teaching to music, planning or crafts.

Y-MOT OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Contact Patrick or Hazel Simmons at 1-866-685-YMOT or [email protected]

Ministry Volunteer – Volunteer Opportunities involve evangelism, discipleship, snacks servers, van monitors, tennis instructors, and Physical Fitness leaders. Times vary. Tennis Clinic Volunteer – Volunteer for the Tennis Clinic on Fridays from 6:00– 8:00 p.m.in Whitehaven as a tennis Instructor, van monitor or snack server. Tennis Tournament Volunteers – Volunteers are needed at the registration table, as food servers, ball kids and as water & towel helpers. Dates TBD.

YOUNG LIFE URBAN

Contact Danita Calhoun at (901) 726-0054 [email protected]

College Prep Mentors – Volunteers will assist students in preparing for college (i.e. submitting college applications, financial aid and scholarships, filling out a college application, taking the ACT, etc.). Appointments will be made with the volunteer. Prayer Team – Volunteers will commit to praying for specified and non-specified issues related to Memphis Urban Young Life. Servers – Volunteers help serve refreshments after clubs. Whitehaven/ Central High Club is on Monday at 5:38 p.m. and the Manassas/ Kingsbury Club is held Thursdays at 5:38 p.m. Tutors – Monday–Thursday, 3:00–6:00 p.m., volunteers will tutor students in various subjects as needed. Volunteer Leadership – Volunteers are needed to serve on the committee as photographers, special events volunteers, and campaign volunteers. Volunteer Leader – Volunteers will be responsible for performing the 4 “Cs” of Young Life: Contact Work, Club, Campaigners and Camp. ✺ Indicates Summer Opportunity 30

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YOUTH STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

Contact Pearl Lee at (901) 396-9300 or [email protected]

Bible Study Teacher – Teach ministry curriculum per age group on Mondays (except for holidays), September–March, 6:30–7:45 p.m. Training sessions in curriculum will be given. Kitchen Helper – Prepare and serve snacks and clean-up area for Monday evening Bible Study, September–March, 7:00–7:30 p.m. Reading Facilitator – Serve as a facilitator or reader for grades K-8 using the Hooked on Phonics Program along with other books on Tuesdays, October–April, 4:30–5:30 p.m. ✺Summer Enrichment Instructor – Teach classes in cooking, dance, sewing, needle point, and recreational Arts & Crafts to school-aged youth, Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. during the months of June and July.

YOUTH VISIONS

Contact Marron Thomas (901) 870-6326.

Chaperones – Volunteers are needed for weekend field trips once a month from 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tutoring – Volunteers are needed Monday–Thursday from 3:00–4:15 p.m. for one-on-one tutoring or small group sessions and homework help. Youth Club Volunteer – Wednesdays from 4:00–5:00 p.m. volunteers are needed to help with elementary students. On Tuesdays from 4:30–6:30 p.m., volunteers are needed for middle & high school students’ Youth Club.

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MERCY MINISTRIES “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” Matthew 5:7

Mercy Ministries Volunteer Opportunities

CALVARY RESCUE MISSION

Contact Bob Freudiger at (901) 775-2570 ❆ Food for Thanksgiving Dinner – On Thanksgiving Day we are asking for people to bring cooked food to the mission for our 6:00 pm Thanksgiving dinner. That way our great staff can enjoy a holiday too.

JIFF

Contact Rick Carr at (901) 522-8502

Administrative Culinary Assistant – Volunteer will help implement and oversee the JIFF Culinary Arts Training Program, which will include giving feedback on trainee’s progress, administering weekly exams and lectures, overseeing culinary facility operations, etc. There are two openings for this position. You must have restaurant or food service experience. Monday–Thursday (weekly), 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Contact Felicia Williams at (901) 522-8502. Catering and Culinary Departments Assistant – Responsible for assisting the culinary arts coordinator on and off site as she actively seeks out new opportunities for the catering department, including assisting in mailers, fund raising and promotional activities. Hours are flexible. Contact Felicia Williams at (901) 522-8502. Data entry – Responsible for loading and/or updating the database of JIFF contacts via email address, phone number and physical address. Commitment is no more than once a week. Contact Morris Robinson at (901) 522-8502. Employment Specialist Assistant – Responsible for administrative duties that will assist in employment placement of culinary students who have graduated the culinary arts program. Contact Felicia Williams at (901) 522-8502. Environmental Specialist Assistant – Be responsible for helping to coordinate cleaning the JIFF facility. Minimum 2 days per week commitment. Hours are flexible. Contact Brett Stamps at (901) 522-8502. Luncheon and/or banquet Coordination Assistant – Will be responsible to assist with the coordination of luncheon and/or banquet preparations and oversee table settings, lay-out and preparation. You also may assist in seeking out new catering opportunities and networking with guests of JIFF, as well as other outside contacts. 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (hours vary based upon bookings). Contact Felicia Williams at (901) 522-8502.

MEMPHIS UNION MISSION

Contact Steve Carpenter at (901) 526-8403 Babysitter at Moriah House – Babysitters needed from 1:00–2:00 p.m. and in the evenings to watch clients’ children while they attend Bible studies, classes, and fulfill other obligations. Individuals or groups are welcome. Contact Sara Byrd at (901) 522-8819. ❆ Indicates Holiday Opportunity 33

Mercy Ministries Volunteer Opportunities

Meal Server at Men’s Emergency Shelter – Meal servers help serve lunch or dinner to homeless guests at the Mission’s Emergency Shelter. Individuals, families, and groups are welcome any day for 1 hour at Noon or 5:00 p.m. Groups should be less than 40 people. Contact Greg Pointer at (901) 526-8434, ext. 1008. Office worker – Provide clerical assistance at Moriah House for 3 to 4 hours at a time. Days and dates vary. Contact Sara Byrd at (901) 522-8819. ❆ Shoe Box Gifts – Just use a shoe box for each person you wish to help, and fill the box with a variety of items, including briefs or boxers, socks, gloves, candy, chewing gum, Bibles, toiletry items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, anti-bacterial wipes, shampoo, and lotion. Wrap each box with Christmas wrapping paper and drop them off at 383 Poplar Avenue by Wednesday, December 22. Small group leader / Mentor at Wright Transitional House – Lead small group Bible studies with a group of five to seven men who are enrolled in the transitional phase of Memphis Union Mission’s recovery program for one hour on Tuesdays. Contact Rogers Heffner at (901) 526-8403, ext. 2016.

MIFA

Contact Linda Marks at (901) 527-0208 ❆ Address Holiday Cards – Volunteers are needed to help address our holiday card mailing starting December 1–22. ❆ Gift bags for MIFA Meals – You can assemble gift bags for MIFA Meals clients at home and deliver them to MIFA. Please use gift bags or white lunch sacks and seal with ribbon or string—you can decorate the bags too. Gifts are delivered to MIFA clients on their birthdays and on Christmas Day. Contact Angela Scott at 529-4551 or [email protected]. MIFA Handyman – Put a smile on the faces of the elderly by building ramps and cleaning yards. Individual and group volunteers needed. Times are flexible. Contact Mary Claire Borys, (901) 527-0208, ext. 425, or [email protected]. MIFA’s Life Skills Institute – Volunteers are needed to assist with childcare while parents take classes, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This program promotes healthy development in children who have been homeless. Contact LaShonda Lewis at (901) 529-4533 or [email protected]. MIFA Meals – Brighten the day of a home-bound senior citizen by delivering hot meals once a week or once a month between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., Monday– Friday. Volunteers must have their own vehicles and proof of insurance. You can adopt a route. We also have an ongoing need for substitutes. Contact Lynn Tharpe, Volunteer Coordinator, (901) 529-4513, or [email protected].

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MIFA’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – Advocate for the rights of nursing home residents through MIFA’s Ombudsman Program. To become certified you must complete 15 classroom hours and on-site training. Times are Flexible. Contact Rick Finkey, Volunteer Coordinator, at (901) 527-0208, ext. 230, or [email protected]. MIFAST – This provides an opportunity to support MIFA Meals by doing without a meal, or perhaps desserts, snacks or designer coffee, and donating the money that would have been spent. Individuals within your congregation, as well as youth groups or Sunday School classes, are invited to consider this unique way of combining giving with a spiritual discipline. Contact Linda Marks, Inter-Faith Coordinator, at 527-0208, ext. 218, or [email protected].

SALVATION ARMY

Amy Beth Dudley at (901) 543-8586, ext. 120 ❆ Angel Tree Volunteer at Christmas – During November and December answer the phone and pre-register clients for Christmas assistance and sort and distribute gifts to families at the Angel Tree warehouse along with clean-up and breakdown. ❆ Kettle Ringers – On Saturdays in December work at kettle stands and organize volunteers for a week at the kettle stands in the Memphis/Cordova area. Volunteer Leaders – Volunteer to assist in the Childcare and Learning Center, Women’s and Emergency Family shelter. Opportunities are available to decorate, clean, landscape or provide administrative help.

VICTIMS TO VICTORY

Contact Dr. Kitty Lawson at (901) 274-5012

❆ Reception Volunteers – Four or five volunteers are needed Monday, December 13, 2010, to help with set-up, serving, sign-in, greeting and clean-up for the Candlelight Hope & Remembrance Reception and Service.

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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION “Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain.” Psalm 127:1

Neighborhood Restoration Volunteer Opportunities

SERVICE OVER SELF

Contact Philip Walkley at (901) 681-9044 or [email protected] ✺ Adopt-a-homeowner – We are constantly looking for year-round help to minister to homeowners after we have finished their houses. The local church can be involved through a family or Sunday school class “adopting” a homeowner or a family in the neighborhood. A group from your church could also obtain information about a family from us in order to help them finish smaller projects around their house. ✺ Adopt-a-week – During our summer camps we need volunteers to help us accomplish various tasks during the week/weekend. Generally, a church will “adopt” a week or weekend of camp. That church will recruit volunteers and send them to SOS at various times throughout the week/weekend. Contact Drew Haltom at (901) 681-9044 or [email protected]. ✺ Summer Camp – Each summer we host 8 weeks of summer mission camps for Jr. and Sr. High school students. Your youth group can bring a team of students and adult leaders to participate in a week of repairing homes in the name of Christ in Binghampton. Contact Candace Todd at (901) 681-9044 or [email protected] or register online at www.sosmemphis.org. Spring Break Camp – Each spring we host 4 weeks of mission camps for college students. Your church could put together a team of college students to participate in a week-long mission trip doing home repairs in Binghampton. Contact Candace Todd at (901) 681-9044 or [email protected] or register online at www.sosmemphis.org. Fall Servants Weekend – Each fall we host 4 weekend (Friday-Sunday) mission trips for small groups, Sunday school classes, families, etc. Various groups from your church can sign up to participate in a short mini-camp, serving our neighborhood. Construction Volunteers – We are always looking for individuals who are skilled in the area of construction to help us with home repair at various times throughout the year and when camps are in session. Contact John Major at (901) 681-9044 at [email protected]. ✺ Host Families – Each year during the months of June and July we have families volunteer to be a host family to one of our college summer staff. If you would be willing to host one of our summer staff, contact Drew Haltom at (901) 681-9044 or [email protected]. Spring Clean – Volunteer on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. to do a massive cleaning of our building and property to prepare for our summer camps. Volunteers from local churches can sign up to help us get ready to host over 1,400 campers for the summer. Contact Philip Walkley at (901) 681-9044 or [email protected]

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF MEMPHIS

Contact Chris Oliver at (901) 591-1905 or [email protected]

Volunteer Work Day – Volunteers will meet Saturdays from 7:30–9:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m., or 1:00–4:00 p.m. to assist young men involved in our program with cutting grass in the spring and summer and disposing of leaves in the fall and winter. Volunteers can meet to help load equipment at the warehouse, help pick up boys, work shifts with the boys, and prepare meals.

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Seasonal Opportunities To Serve

SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ✺ SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Community Partner Child Evangelism Fellowship Emmanuel Episcopal Church Neighborhood Christian Center Su Casa Family Ministries Youth Striving for Excellence Service Over Self

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❆ HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Community Partner Citizens for Community Values of Memphis Emmanuel Episcopal Church Neighborhood Christian Center Calvary Rescue Mission MIFA Salvation Army Victims to Victory

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Mission Memphis Community-Based Partners Contact Information

MISSION MEMPHIS COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS AGAPE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Director: David Jordan Address: 111 Racine St., Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: (901) 323-3600 Website: www.agapemeanslove.org

ADVANCE MEMPHIS

Director: Steve Nash Address: P.O. Box 2201, Memphis, 38101; 769 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126 Phone: (901) 543-8525 Website: www.advancememphis.org

BERCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Principal: Dr. Sam Shaw Address: 810 North Perkins, Memphis, TN 38122 Phone: (901) 416-8800 Website: www.mcsk12.net

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Director: Elizabeth Burton Address: 1044 Brookfield Rd., Suite 102, Memphis, TN 38119 Phone: (901) 818-9996 Website: www.bethany.org

BRINKLEY HEIGHTS URBAN ACADEMY

Director: Tim Cox Address: 3275 Rosamond Ave, Memphis, TN 38122 Phone: (901) 324-3022 Website: www.bhua.org

CALVARY RESCUE MISSION

Director: Bob Freudiger Address: 960 S. Third St., Memphis, TN 38106 Phone: (901) 775-2570 Website: www.calvaryrescue.org

CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP

Director: Janie Walker Address: 2091 Lee Place, Memphis, TN 38107 Phone: (901) 726-9084 Website: www.cefonline.com

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CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Director: Burt Waller Address: 2955 Broad Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 260-8550 Website: www.christcommunityhealth.org

CHRIST’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

Director: Rev. Lemar Walker Address: PO Box 341654, Memphis, TN 38128 Phone: (901) 596-5170

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Director: Ken Nippert Address: 8624 Riverchase Dr., Germantown, TN 38139 Phone: (901) 484-8814 Website: [email protected]

CHURCH HEALTH CENTER

Director: G. Scott Morris Address: 1210 Peabody Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 685-1493 Website: www.churchhealthcenter.org

CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY VALUES OF MEMPHIS

Director: George Kuykendall Address: 3294 Poplar Suite 301 (Century Building), Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: (901) 685-1493 Website: www.ccvmemphis.org

CITY CAMPUS MINISTRY

Director: Michael Keller Address: 255 W. 70th St. #4, New York, NY 10023 Phone: (917) 284-8583 Website: www.citycampusministry.com

DOWNLINE MINISTRIES

Director: Kennon Vaughn Address: PO BOX 770296, Memphis, TN 38177 Phone: (901) 683-5377 Website: www.downlineministries.com

DISCIPLING MEN, INC.

Director: Don Riley Address: 8726 Pepper Bush Lane, Germantown, TN 38139 Phone: (901) 461-2819 Website: www.disciplingmen.com

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MINISTRIES

Director: Jim Kennedy Address: 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38122 Phone: (901) 948-8981 Website: www.mlfonline.org

EIKON MINISTRIES

Director: Roy “Soup” Campbell Address: 3000 Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: (901) 452-6797 Website: www.eikonministries.com

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CENTER

Director: Father Colenzo Hubbard Address: 604 St. Paul Ave., Memphis, TN 38126 Phone: (901) 523-2617 Email: [email protected]

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

Director: Larry Coley Address: 1584 Yorkshire Drive, Memphis, TN 38119 Phone: (901) 683-3399 Website: www.memphisfca.org

FOR THE KINGDOM

Director: TR Santos Address: 4100 Raleigh – Millington Rd., Memphis, TN 38128 Phone: (901) 383-1471 Website: www.ftkcamp.com

JIFF (JUVENILE INTERVENTION FAITH-BASED FOLLOW-UP) Director: Rev. Rick Carr Address: 254 S. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38126 Phone: (901) 743-4000 Website: www.jiffyouth.org

KNIGHTLIFE, INC.

Director: Eva Miller Address: 3126 Cowden Ave., Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: (901) 458-1055 Contact: Paul Brown Email: [email protected]

LIFE CHOICES, INC.

Director: Sue Parker Address: 5575 Raleigh-LaGrange, Memphis, TN 38134 Phone: (901) 388-1172 Contact: Liz Gullick Website: www.life-choices.org

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LOVE IN ACTION INTERNATIONAL

Director: Tommy Corman Address: P.O. Box 171444, Memphis, TN 38187 Phone: (901) 751-2468 Website: www.loveinaction.org

M.A.R.R.S. (MEDIATION RESTITUTION/RECONCILIATION SERVICES)

Director: Bridgette Bowman Address: 4488 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: (901) 261-2165 Website: www.marrsmemphis.org

MCUTS

Interim Director: Robb Thompson Address: 68 Prescott, Suite 201, Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: (901) 324-2014 Website: www.mcuts.org

MEMPHIS ATHLETIC MINISTRIES

Director: Gib Vestal Address: 2107 Ball Rd., Memphis, TN 38114 Phone: (901) 461-6261 Website: www.mamsports.org

MEMPHIS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

Director: Howard Eddings, Jr. Address: 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 729-2931 Website: www.mlfonline.org

MEMPHIS UNION MISSION

Director: Steve Carpenter Address: 383 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38101 Phone: (901) 526-8403 Website: www.memphisunionmission.org

MIFA (METROPOLITAN INTER-FAITH ASSOCIATION)

Congregational Outreach Coordinator: Linda Marks Address: 910 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38126 Phone: (901) 529-4502 Website: www.mifa.org

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MULTINATIONAL MINISTRIES

Director: Laurie Graves Address: 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 274-7226 Website: www.mlfonline.org

NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CENTERS, INC.

Director: Ephie Johnson Address: 785 Jackson, Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 881-6013 or Contact: Pam Cox at [email protected] Website: www.ncclife.org

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

Director: Howard Eddings, Jr. Address: 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 725-3120 Website: www.mlfonline.org

ONE BY ONE MINISTRIES

Contact: Yvonne Hardin Address: 4055 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: (901) 454-0034 Website: www.onebyoneusa.org

ORANGE MOUND OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Director: Reggie Tucker, Sr. Address: 845 Marechalneil St., Memphis, TN 38114 Phone: (901) 644-1416

PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN

Director: Robert B. Farris, Jr. Address: P.O. Box 929, 800 Baldwin Rd. S., Lake Cormorant, MS 38641 Phone: (662) 449-2400 or Kristin Grant Website: www.palmerhome.org

RED ZONE MINISTRIES

Director: Howard Eddings, Jr. Address: 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 729-2931 Website: www.mlfonline.org

REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Director: Camela Echols Mailing Address: 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Ministry Address: 258 N. Merton, Memphis, TN 38112 Phone: (901) 725-3103 Website: www.mlfonline.org

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REPAIRING THE BREACH

Director: Tony B. Wade Mailing Address: 1548 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 725-3113 Website: www.mlfonline.org

SALVATION ARMY

Director: Major Mark Woodcock Address: 696 Jackson Ave., Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: (901) 543-8586 Website: www.salvationarmysouth.org

SECOND CHANCE PRISON MINISTRY

Director: Barbara Dycus Address: P.O. Box 1052, Munford, TN 38058 Phone: (901) 835-3336 Website: scpm-inc.tripod.com

SERVICE OVER SELF

Director: Philip Walkley Address: 2505 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38112 Phone: (901) 681-9044 Website: www.sosmemphis.org

STREETS MINISTRIES

Director: Ken Bennett Address: P.O. Box 42181, 430 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38126 Phone: (901) 525-7380 Website: www.streetsministries.org

SU CASA FAMILY MINISTRIES

Director: Tim Jewitt Address: 4584 Summer Ave., Memphis TN 38122 Phone: (901) 818-2888

TEEN CHALLENGE OF MEMPHIS

Director: Jonathan Lindberg Address: 33 N. Cleveland, Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 272-2308 Website: www.tcmemphis.org

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

Director: Tari Harris Address: 175 Tillman, Memphis, TN 38111 Phone: (901) 323-4092 Website: www.tnsmemphis.org

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Mission Memphis Community-Based Partners Contact Information

VICTIMS TO VICTORY

Director: Dr. Kitty Lawson Address: 1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 274-5012 Website: www.victimstovictory.org

Y-MOT OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC.

Director: Patrick Simmons Address: P.O. Box 901373, Memphis, TN 38190-0373 Phone: (901) 728-6294 Website: www.y-motoutreachministries.org

YOUNG LIFE MEMPHIS METRO

Director: Brad Baker Address: 658 Colonial Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: (901) 820-0760 Website: www.younglife.org

YOUNG LIFE URBAN

Director: Danita Calhoun and Jonathan Torres Address: 1177 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: (901) 726-0054 Website: www.younglife.org

YOUTH STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Director: C. Pearl Lee Address: P.O. Box 80321, Memphis, TN 38108 Phone: (901) 386-9300 Website: www.youthstriving.com

YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF MEMPHIS

Director: Steve Taylor Address: 1044 Brookfield Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38119 Phone: (901) 762-0020 Contact: Chris Oliver (901) 591-1905 Email: [email protected]

YOUTH VISIONS

Director: Marron Thomas Address: 3925 Overton Crossing, Memphis, TN 38127 Phone: (901) 358-7788 Website: www.mlfonline.org

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Volunteer Ministries

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