General & Administrative
Opportunities
Administrative Assistance
Many departments at Union Gospel Mission are in need of
administrative assistants. Duties include; data entry, scheduling,
phone correspondence, filing, mailings, etc. Volunteers are needed
Monday- Friday during daytime and early evening hours.
Van Drivers
Van drivers are needed to transport youth to and from our
after-school and evening sessions. Union Gospel Mission provides a van
for the volunteer to drive. Van drivers are required to
attend Union Gospel Mission’s free defensive driving course. Please contact Valerie to sign up at (651)789.7634
or vanderson@ugmtc.org.
Thank-A-Thon
In order to express our thanks for their support, volunteers will
be calling donors to thank them for their gifts to the Mission. An
orientation, script, and “fun facts” placemat will be provided to
assist you. Ages 18+ are welcome. The Thank-a-Thon will be held in one
evening per month periodically throughout the year; or an individual
could come in during daytime hours to make phone calls.
Dental Clinic
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and
Dental Assistants
We are looking for several licensed dentists, dental hygienists, and
dental assistants, as well as current dental school students to assist in
various capacities as we continue to expand our Dental Clinic services.
Spanish Interpreters
A Spanish interpreter is needed Monday - Thursday, daytime or evening
hours to listen to voicemails, respond to inquiries, and interpret for
patients during exams.
Food Service Opportunities
Meal Server/Clean-up at Men’s
Campus
1-2 volunteers are needed to serve at breakfast, lunch or dinner
throughout the week. Ages 16+ are welcome. Times are as follows:
- Breakfast: 6:00am – 8:00am
- Lunch: 11:30am – 1:30pm
- Dinner: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Meal Server/Clean-up at Women’s &
Children’s Residence
1-2 volunteers are needed to help during lunch Monday-Friday between
10am-2pm. The volunteer will assist with meal prep, serving, stocking,
clean-up, and other tasks as assigned.
Supper Helpers - Women's &
Children's Campus
Supper helpers are needed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
evenings between 4:45-6:15pm at our Women & Children's Residence. Assist
mothers with food gathering & childcare during the mealtime, then share
dinner and conversation with the families. This is a great opportunity for
an individual or a small group of 2-5. Ages 15+ are welcome.
Delivery Drivers
We are in need of delivery drivers to pick up food supplies/meals and
deliver them to the various UGM locations. Drivers are needed daily and a
truck is not required.
CACFP Helper
Do you have 2-3 years experience working with the Child and Adult Care
Food Program (CACFP)? Do you have 2-4 hours a month to assist with the
administrative part of this program, and help ensure the nutrition program
continues for our children at the Child Development Center?
General Maintenance
Cleaning
Individuals or small groups needed to help with the cleaning of our
kitchens & equipment 1X per month, chairs, tables, walls, windows,
stairwells, and other areas as needed.
Handyman
Individuals who have experience with minor handyman jobs are needed at our
7 locations to help with numerous small repairs and minor plumbing jobs.
Having your own tools is a plus!
Painting
Individuals or small groups of experienced painters are needed to help us
paint the Chapel, stairwells, and other miscellaneous interior/exterior
paint jobs.
General/Personal Care
Haircuts/Salon Services
Individuals or small groups are needed to donate or provide haircuts,
manicures, or other salon services to our men and women for graduation and
job interviews.
Tailors
Tailors are needed to custom fit clothing for our men & women for
graduation and job interviews.
Latino Ministries
The Latino Ministries is looking for the
following help:
- Art Teachers are needed to
lead a class the first Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm.
- Children’s Tutors – One or
twice per week. Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30p – 6:00pm
- Kid’s Club Helpers/Mentors –
Once or Twice per week Tues.& Thurs. 600m – 8:00pm
- English Teachers and
Assistants (Teach Latino Adults) - Tuesdays – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Bible Teachers/Mentors
(Working with Latino adult Men & Women support group) – Thursdays
6pm-8pm
- Food pick up Helper –
Monday mornings
- Van Drivers – 4pm-6pm
For more information, please contact
the Latino Ministry office at 651-789-7594 or 651-789-7640.
Lighthouse Program (Asian
Ministries)
LIGHTHOUSE is an acronym that stands for Love, Inspiration, Guidance,
Hope, Truth, Healing, Openness, Understanding, Support and Empowerment.
The program seeks to help Hmong youth become culturally balanced, healed,
and set free to find their identity and purpose in Jesus Christ.
Support Group Facilitators
Support Group Facilitators are needed on Monday nights, 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Learn & Live Leaders
Learn & Live Leaders are needed on Wednesday nights, 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Drivers
Drivers are needed to do pick-up and/or drop-off on program nights Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday. Pick up times 3:00pm-4:15pm and drop off times
are 6:00pm-6:40pm.
Music Coordinator
A Music Coordinator is needed for our Praise and Worship Band. Day & Time
depends on the volunteer’s availability.
Mentors
Mentors are needed for our teens who have not yet accepted Christ. Day &
Time depends on the volunteer’s availability.
Disciplers
Volunteer disciplers are needed to work with our teens who have recently
accepted Christ. Day & Time depends on the volunteer’s availability.
WOW Coordinator
Female volunteer to coordinate WOW (Girls Growth Group). Day & Time
depends on the volunteer’s availability.
DEEP Coordinator
Male volunteers to coordinate DEEP (Guys Growth Group). Day & Time depends
on the volunteer’s availability..
Prayer Warriors
To pray for staff, volunteers, participants and their families as well as
inspirational guest speakers.
Y.E.S. Program (Asian
Ministries)
The Youth Educational Support (Y.E.S.)
Program is in need of individuals or groups that are willing to work with
elementary age Hmong students with their homework. The Y.E.S. program runs
October through May each school year. There are summer opportunities
available as well.
Tutors
Volunteers are needed to tutor students in 1st-6th grade. Tutors will
be working with the same student(s) each week and may work with a group of
1-4. An individualized curriculum will be provided. Commitment is at least
one afternoon (4:15-6pm) per week.
Mentors
One-on-one mentorships are needed for outside of programming hours.
The schedule will depend upon your availability.
Van Drivers
Drivers are needed for pickup and drop off hours.
Pick up: 3:00pm-4:15pm
Drop off: 6:00pm-6:40pm
Men’s Campus
Chaplain's Office
Our Chaplain's office is looking for the following help:
- Bible Study Teachers – One night
per week from 7:00 – 9:00pm
- General Chaplain Assistants – Any
night of the week from 4:30 – 9:30pm
- Mentors - Any day or night; hours
are very flexible
- Overnight Chaplain Assistant
Volunteer/Intern - Volunteers are needed to assist staff 9pm-7am daily.
Central Services
Individuals or groups are needed to help clean, sort, and distribute
personal items and goods to our men daily.
Naomi Family Residence
(Women & Children Campus)
Family Helpers
1-4 individuals are needed Friday evenings & Saturdays for 2 hour time
slots. Spend time with mothers and their children in our newly remodeled
family lounge engaging in play, activities, and family time.
Homework Helpers
Homework helpers are needed on Wednesday
afternoons from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Helpers will have a double impact on
lives because they both encourage and empower children to get their
homework done and open the way so they may be involved in additional
programming provided by the Mission.
Weekend Receptionist
Volunteers needed for 1-2 hour commitments on weekends at our receptionist
desk, while the receptionist is on break. Duties include greeting guests
and answering phones.
Ober Community Center
Homework Center
Volunteers are needed Monday-Thursday
from 3-6pm to assist youth in a computer-based educational advancement
program and homework time. Volunteer commitment is 1-2 times a week for at
least 3 months.
Van Driver
Volunteer drivers are needed to pick-up and drop-off youth for Wednesday
evening programming between 3-5pm or 7-8pm. Volunteer commitment is once a
week for at least 3 months. Experience with youth preferred. (Note: Must
pass a free Driver’s Training Class offered by UGM)
Library Organizer
Ober is in need of a volunteer who is familiar with library systems to
update the library, implement a check out system, and train volunteers to
work the library. Volunteer commitment is flexible: Monday-Friday between
the hours of 9am-7pm.
Office Assistant
Volunteers are needed to help with organizing files, creating flyers,
data entry, and checking youth in at the front desk. Help is needed 1 to 3
times a week, Monday-Friday between 4 & 7 pm. Computer literacy is
required, data entry experience is preferred.
Mail Helpers
Volunteers are needed to help fold, stuff and label envelopes for mass
mailings occurring 5-6 times per year. Opportunity would take place
weekdays for 2-4 hour time-slots.
Minneapolis Program
WorkNet Program
Volunteers are needed from 9:30am-12:30pm every 4th Tuesday of the
month. Activities include: help with administrative details, set-up,
leading small group discussions, assisting with programming, call-backs,
personal ministry and encouragement.
4HIM
4HIM is an inclusive evangelistic
program for children ages 8-12. This program seeks to provide
opportunities for kids to be exposed to the message of the Gospel and
experience the love of Jesus.
- Committed, regular weekly
volunteers (every Sunday 1:30-5:00)
- Small groups that can commit to
once a month or one time (1:00-5:00pm)
Love in Action
Love in Action is a creative arts program for teenagers and young
adults that takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in
Bloomington from 6-9pm. The group has periodic performances in the
community. Individuals and/or groups who are skilled & experienced to
teach specific artistic expressions are needed from 5:30-9:30pm.
Books in the Hood
Books in the Hood is a literacy program for ages 6-11 which seeks to
increase reading and writing skills through activities and assignments.
Committed, regular weekly volunteers are needed every Wednesday, from
4:15-6:30pm.
Tutoring
Beginning in January, after-school tutoring will take place at our
Bloomington campus on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm. Volunteers
are needed to serve once or twice a week. *NEED: On-call, subject-specific
tutors (i.e. calculus, physics, English)
Food in the ‘Hood
Food distribution every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6pm-8pm in
Bloomington, MN. Daytime volunteers are needed from 12:00-4:00pm to help
unload trucks, sort inventory, and set up for the evening meal. 1X
volunteers are welcome. Evening volunteers are needed from 4:30-9:00pm for
orientation, registering guests, food station attendees, serving meals,
carrying groceries, personal ministry, childcare & kids programming, and
cleanup helpers. A 3 month commitment is preferred. Volunteers are also
needed to help with procuring food and funding, driving trucks to pick up
food, unloading food from trucks, distributing food, personal ministry,
leading Bible studies, prayer, and administrative support.
Group Activities
Groups with specialized skills or interests are encouraged to
volunteer. Some of the current talents being sought include:
- Musicians – offer non-amplified
music for events.
- Mini-programs – provide drama,
puppetry or other presentations.
- Spanish speakers – connect with
non-English speaking Latino community.
- Groups can choose to take a guided
tour. Participants will learn about the area’s diversity including
ethnicity, religion, and economic status, plus the rich history of south
Minneapolis. Each tour will take approximately two hours and the cost is
$75 per tour. Groups are responsible to provide their own transportation
to accommodate the group plus the tour guide. There is only 1 guide
currently available.
- Community BBQ—help throw a BBQ this
summer in the Minneapolis area to feed 400 people. A minimum of 10
volunteers are needed and the cost is $250. Preferred times are
Monday-Friday, mid to late-afternoon.
Outreach Opportunity with Street
Level Ministries
Street Level Ministries partners with Union Gospel Mission to
provide an opportunity to do inner-city outreach.
Volunteers, groups, & churches are you interested in challenging
yourself to become BOLDER in sharing your faith? Do you enjoy college
campus evangelism, Muslim outreach, or prayer booth ministry? If so, come
to a Friday night street evangelism outreach from 6pm-12midnight in
Minneapolis! Volunteers are needed to help lead worship, intercede in
prayer, converse and translate in another language, provide
transportation, and minister to those in need. We also have the need for
donors who can provide literature and Bibles.
Prayer Volunteers
Prayer Partners
Please consider scheduling a time to pray for the clients, staff, and
ministry of the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. This can be done as a
one time event or an on-going effort. We will gladly send you information
to use with such an event or in your daily prayer.
Volunteer Application
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printable version
(.pdf)
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Volunteer application
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printable version
(.pdf)
For more information or to
volunteer contact:
Individuals/Families/Groups:
Robyn Rodrigue – Volunteer Specialist
rrodrigue@ugmtc.org
Phone: 651.789.7645
Fax:
651.209.1693
77 9th Street E
St Paul, MN 55101
Valerie Anderson - Volunteer
Coordinator
vanderson@ugmtc.org
Phone: 651.789.7634
Volunteers
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Hearts on Cold Days!
Spanish
Interpreters for Dental Clinic