Have you been looking for a way to get involved and give back to your community? Are you talented in creating and designing websites? Do you love cooking, ministering, or donating time or items? Whatever your passion is, we have a project for you! Check out our great service opportunities for October!
Christian Women’s Job Corp
For more information: ddgd02@yahoo.com
- Packaged Snacks (for child care during tutoring of the women)
- Chex Mix
- Kettle Corn
- Crackers & Peanut Butter
- Crackers & Cheese Cereal Bars
- Goldfish
- Chips
- Juice Boxes
- Raisins
- Individual Fruit Cups
- Pretzels
- Dinners (for kids while women are being tutored)
- Anything that kids like to eat (pizza, sandwiches, etc) approx 20 kids
- Disposable Items
- Paper cups
- Paper towels
- Paper plates
- Napkins
- Eating Utensils
- Sanitary wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Class Supplies
- Notebook paper
- Spiral notebooks
- Flash cards
- Pencils
- Pens
- World maps
- Office Supplies
- Stamps (Forever stamps if possible)
- Copy paper
- Post-it notes
- 3 ring binders
- Manila folders
- #10 envelopes
- Paperclips (all sizes)
- Volunteers
- Mentors (training provided) – 1 hour commitment per week
- ESL tutors (training provided)
- Tutors – general subjects – Mondays and/or Thursdays at Madison campus
- Teachers for various subjects
- Currently need someone to perform science experiments
- Thanksgiving Baskets
- Baskets containing ingredients to create dishes
- Basket Suggested Items:
- Gift Card to buy turkey
- Canned green beans
- Canned sweet potatoes
- Canned corn
- Canned cranberries
- Canned fruit
- Gravy
- Dinner rolls
- Desserts
- Bag of dressing or dressing mix
- Advent devotional book for families
- Nativity set
- *Please pack baskets into rubbermaid containers
- *Baskets needed by Monday, November 19th before 6:00 pm
Madison Creek Elementary
For more information: sheilasamples@comcast.net
- Kindergartener in need of childcare
- Six weeks ago she lost her father, who was sole provider for family. Mother is going back to work and cannot afford childcare. Needs someone 3 days a week 1 pm – 5 pm. Lives in Moss Wright Park area.
- Family needs house cleaned
- 2 children from MCE have been taken in by their aunt and uncle due to bad living conditions with their mother. The aunt is disabled and the uncle is the sole provider for the family. With the new children in the house, they need someone to come in and help organize and clean the house.
Meals for Families in Crisis
For more information: kim.flatt@comcast.net
- Individuals on-call and ready to provide meals to families in crisis
Single Mother in Need
For more information or to arrange drop off of items: droppaline13@hotmail.com
She is living with her cousin, working and struggling to provide for her children. She is in need of fall/winter clothes for her 2 children:
- 5 year old boy
- Size 5 clothing
- Size 10.5 shoes
- 4 year old girl
- Size 4 clothing
- Size 10 shoes
Long Hollow Baptist
For more information: rob.holcomb@longhollow.com
- Immediate need for volunteers on Sundays in the following areas:
- Volunteer kiosk
- Parking lot greeters
- Hospitality kiosk
- Lead for hospitality kiosk for 11:30 service
Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center
For more information or to arrange drop off of items: beckypulliam@gmail.com
- Website developer/designer needed ASAP
- Supplies/Donated Items:
- $25 gift cards for clients for Christmas
- Bath seats
- Car seats
- Towels
- Receiving blankets
- Baby blankets
- Burp cloths
- Baby wash
- A&D ointment
- Baby lotion
- New socks (Newborn – 3T)
- Teething rings
- Slow-flow bottles
- Winter gloves (Newborn – 3T)
- Winter hats (Newborn – 3T)
- Baby wipes
- Newborn diapers
- Preemie diapers
- Shoes (newborn to size 13 in boys and girls)
Salvus Center
For more information or to arrange drop off of items: cdwms@charter.net
- Volunteers needed in the following areas:
- Nurses
- MA’s
- Data entry
- Filing
- Interpreters
- Clinic Hours:
- Hendersonville & Gallatin Clinics: M, W, F 7am – 2pm
- Gallatin: Tuesday 12pm – 8pm
- Hendersonville: Thursday 12pm – 8pm
- Office supplies
- Copy paper
- Over the counter medications (Tylenol, Motrin (adult & children doses)
World Relief
For more information or to arrange drop off of items: saraheunderhill@bellsouth.net
- Items for apartments for refugee families:
- Furniture
- Electronics
- Cleaning supplies
- Kitchen utensils
- Toiletries
- Clothing
- Children’s school supplies
- Baby items
- Bibles in other languages
- Picture English dictionaries
- ESL tutors/conversation partners to build relationships and engage refugees by teaching survival English topics to an individual or family
- Office workers – assist World Relief staff with general clerical duties
- Friendship partners – help a new refugee adapt and adjust to American life by providing friendship, advice, and companionship
- Welcome baskets for newly arrived refugee families. Themes include:
- Cleaning kit
- Writing/letter kit
- First aid kit
- Kitchen kit
- Cooking kit
- Starter kitchen kit
- Family hygiene kit
- Housing kit
Noble Woman Project
For more information or to arrange drop off of items: lgpage@bellsouth.net
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Paper products
Magdalene House/Thistle Farms
For more information or to arrange drop off of items: kelly.beaty@longhollow.com
- Amateur photographer – no experience needed (to take occasional photos )
- 50 volunteers needed to help with annual fundraiser (event is November 4th – volunteers in all areas needed)
- Welcome Baskets for new residents of Thistle Farms. Include in baskets:
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Lotion
- Razors
- Shave gel/cream
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Any items a woman might need
- Reusable container to arrange all the items in
- Move Out Baskets for exiting residents of Thistle Farms. Include in baskets:
- Cleaning supplies
- Household items
- Any items needed to move out on your own
- Reusable container to arrange all the items in
Good Neighbor Missions
For more information or to arrange drop off of items: pszyman@comcast.net
- Someone to either repair or haul off photo copier at GNM office
- Someone to volunteer to shred large amounts of paper occasionally throughout the year
- Cleaning Supplies:
- Dish detergent
- Laundry detergent (IMMEDIATE NEED)
- Dish rags
- Floor cleansers (Pinesol, hardwood floor cleaner, etc)
- Personal Products:
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Personal hygieneproducts
- Household Items:
- Towels
- Wash clothes
- Utensils
- Pots & Pans
- Full Sheets
- Twin Sheets
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Paper Goods:
- Any household items are appreciated
- Gift Cards in any amount to Home Depot or Lowes to help with renovation costs of shelters in Gallatin
Prison Fellowship Ministry
For more information: mickih2003@hotmail.com
- Licensed teachers to help with GED classes in the prison (training will be provided)
- Tutors to help on one-on-one basis (training will be provided)
- 50 men and women mentors for the “Out for Life” program – visit with and mentor inmates during and after their time at the prison. 1 year commitment. Training will be provided.
- Prayer warrior groups – meet to learn about ministry, pray for specific prayer requests, etc
- Angel Tree Project Volunteers – help coordinate children’s needs with churches
If you would like more information on any of these great ministries, please feel free to email the contact for each one or click on their link under “OCL Partners”. Be sure to click on “Group Projects” on the right if your small group is looking for a way to serve together!
