Volunteer Opportunities - Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities Minnesota

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Current Volunteer Opportunities

Gospel Hill Camp

Summer Camp (June 15-July 10 and/or July 27-August 21)
We are looking for groups or individuals who are interested in volunteering at our day camp and are willing to commit to either one or both of our four week day camp sessions. The day camp is for 6-11 year olds, so the minimum age requirement to volunteer is 15 years old.

Day camp runs from 9am-3pm on Monday through Friday. We ask that volunteers be there from 8:30am-3:30pm. Some of the tasks that a volunteer might do on a given day:

Lead Scripture Memory time or Craft time

Take kids for rides in canoes, paddleboats, and row boats.

Help kids fish.

Swim with the kids

Supervise an area during free time to make sure it is safe

Help lead games or activities

Rotate with children during morning Bible rotations

Clean up camp

Do various service projects as needed

Kitchen Needs (June 15-August 21)
We need 3-4 volunteers to help serve lunch, do dishes, and help clean the kitchen and cafeteria before and after lunch. The minimum age requirement would be 16 years of age. The time commitment would be from 11am-2pm. We are looking for people to commit to one day a week for the summer, every day for half the summer or every day for the whole summer. Your help will be greatly appreciated and much needed!

Please contact Scott Ginn at 651-484-2023 or sginn@ugmtc.org for more information.

Latino Ministries

Spanish Bible Study Teachers
Volunteer Spanish Bible Study Teachers are needed for our Latin Bible Study. The study is held one night per week, Thursdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm.

Spanish Interpreters
Volunteer Spanish Interpreters for our Dental Clinic and Chapel Services. The Dental Clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6pm-9pm. Chapel Services every day from 7:30pm-8:30pm.

English Teachers
Volunteer English Teachers to teach Survival English to Latinos. If you have the heart for the Latino community and would like to teach simple English to Latinos this is the program for you. No teaching experience necessary or no teaching license needed, just the heart to serve.

If you would like more information on any of these openings please contact Ricardo Busquets at 651-292-1721 ext. 111 or email him at rbusquets@ugmtc.org

Men’s Campus

Sewing Project
The Mission recently received a donation of pants for our men, however they all needed to be hemmed. This is something that a volunteer can do at home. If you are handy with a needle and thread and would like to help with this project please contact: Linda Fereira at 651-228-1800 ext 305 or email her at lfereira@ugmtc.org for more information.

Chaplain's Office
Our Chaplain's office is looking for the following help:

Bible Study Teachers – One night per week from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

General Chaplain Assistants – Any night of the week from 5:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

General Case managers - Any day or night of the week. Be willing to carry a case load of 3 – 4 clients

Mentors - Any day or night; hours are very flexible

If you would like more information on any of these openings please contact Charlie McElveen at 651-292-1721 ext. 108 or email him at cmcelveen@ugmtc.org

Naomi Family Residence

Spring Cleaning
Individuals or small groups are needed to help with the cleaning of chairs, walls, windows, stairwells and other areas as needed. Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older.

Please call Debra Morgan at 651-228-1800 or email her at dmorgan@ugmtc.org for more information.

Ober Community Center

Tutor - E.A.S.Y. Program
Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm to provide assistance to youth in a computer-based educational advancement program and homework time. Volunteers should commit to being available once or twice a week for at least 3 months.

Mentor - Soul Source Program
Volunteers are needed Wednesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (free meal at 6:30) to introduce youth to the Gospel Message and aide in spiritual growth; and to encourage positive self-esteem, appropriate conflict resolution and healthy relationships. Volunteers should commit to being available once a week for at least 3 months.

Van Driver - E.A.S.Y. Program and Soul Source Program
Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:15 pm and 5:30 pm and/or Wednesdays at 2:15 pm and 7:00 pm. You will transport youth in a 15-passenger UGM van to the Ober Community Center for programs and home again after programs (requires Van Orientation). Volunteers should commit to being available once a week for at least 3 months.

Female Mentor - Young Women’s Discipleship
Volunteers are needed to develop relationships with the teen women and facilitate a weekly accountability group and discipleship time. Hours are very flexible, volunteers should commit to being available at least once a week for at least 6 months.

Mentor - Weekend Warriors Program
Volunteers are needed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm to accompany youth to church at Urban Jerusalem, assist in Bible study, and aid in spiritual development. Volunteers should commit to being available once a week for at least 3 months.

For more information about any of these opportunities, please Elise Probasco - Administrative Assistant at 651-209-6512 Ext. 103 or at eprobasco@ugmtc.org

Group Opportunities - Youth Group or other Groups

Prepare and Serve a Meal
Meals are served every Friday evening at 6:15 p.m. to families and children as part of our FridayROCK'S Program in Minneapolis. Groups will be asked to arrive at the Oliver Ministries Center on Bloomington Avenue South and 27th Street between 4:30 and 5:00 to prepare the meal.

Additional options include, bringing meal supplies for approximately 50-60 participants. (i.e. spaghetti, pizza, sloppy joes, pot roast). Groups may also join in and help in additional activities on these evenings (crafts, Bible sessions, gym time, reading appreciation, etc.)

In the summer, we anticipate doing our program out of the local park. We will do community meals (hot dogs, watermelon, kool aid, etc.) These can be great opportunities for groups to experience or train for community outreach.

Recreational Events
Is your youth group or family considering a recreational event like roller skating, trip to the zoo, bowling, etc.? Consider making it a "service" outreach at the same time? Without significant additional expense you may be able to resource and build connections with families in the cities.

Plan a "Mission Trip"
Consider using the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities as a resource and site for a mission trip. We are planning to conduct some “camps in the neighborhoods” this summer. A youth group or collection of families can get experiential learning in community outreach.

Special Events
Are you planning to conduct a Vacation Bible School, a drama or a puppet program at your church? Consider duplicating this event! Do it once at your church and once in “our neighborhood”.

For more information about any of these Group Activities, please contact Roger Quant - Minneapolis Programs Coordinator at 651 228-1800 x316 or rquant@ugmtc.org

Children's Gospel Mission

Bilingual (English & Spanish) Volunteer Helpers
Our Minneapolis FridayROCK’s program (Friday evenings 5-9 pm) is in need of Bilingual (Spanish & English) relational volunteers to help on behalf of children or teens. Volunteers will work on various skills such as crafts, reading, Bible session, gym, etc. or accompanying an age grouping of children through a rotation of activities. Also, volunteers will establish relationships with Spanish speaking Parents.

Music Leader – Children’s Choir or Musical Director
Our FridayROCK’s Program (Friday evenings 5-9 pm) is in need of a volunteer to help our children learn Scripture and worship songs. This might develop into a choir or group. We anticipate this activity will become part of the activities rotation in our FridayROCK’s Program.

Program Registrar
Our FridayROCK’s program (Friday evenings 5-9 pm) is in need of a volunteer to serve as a program statistician. Record attendance and verify involvement recognition. This person is a key “welcomer”.

Small Group Leaders
Our FridayROCK’s program (Friday evenings 5-9 pm) is in need of several key relational volunteers to help on behalf of children or teens. A commitment requirement of at least 10 weeks of 3 months is needed. Volunteers will have the option of focusing on various skills such as crafts, reading, Bible session, gym, etc. or accompanying an age grouping of children through a rotation of activities.

For more information about any of these Children's Gospel Mission opportunities, please contact Roger Quant - Minneapolis Programs Coordinator at 651 228-1800 x316 or rquant@ugmtc.org

Promise Program
The Promise Program is an educational program of Crown College in cooperation with the St. Paul Union Gospel Mission. Our mission is to teach and support women seeking self-sufficiency by providing career training and personal development in a Christian setting. We are located inside the Ober Community Center at 376 Western Ave. in St. Paul.

We currently have the following volunteer needs.

Computer Tutor
Volunteers are needed once or twice a week during the day to assist women with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.

English Tutor
Volunteers who have a desire to help improve English skills are needed once or twice a week during the day to work with women who are learning Business English.

Van Drivers
Volunteers are needed on an on-call basis to assist staff with transportation to and from various events through out the school year. Transportation orientation will be provided.

Receptionist
On-call volunteer needed to relieve administrative assistant. Duties include answering phone, monitoring security door and other light duties as needed.

If you are interested in any of the opportunities with the Promise Program, please contact Stacy Golden at 651-224-3024 or goldens@crown.edu.

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-ups and/or drop-offs on program nights (Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)

Music Coordinator
A Music Coordinator is needed for our Praise and Worship Band. Day & Time depends on Volunteer

Mentors
Mentors are needed for our teens who have not yet accepted Christ. Day & Time depends on Volunteer

Disciplers
Volunteer Disciplers are needed to work with our teens who have recently accepted Christ. Day & Time depends on Volunteer

WOW Coordinator
Female volunteer to coordinate WOW (Girls Growth Group). Day & Time depends on Volunteer.

DEEP Coordinator
Male volunteer to coordinate DEEP (Guys Growth Group). Day & Time depends on Volunteer.

Prayer Warriors
To pray for staff, volunteers & participants and their families as well as Inspirational guest speakers.

For additional information about LIGHTHOUSE Volunteer needs, please contact: Pa Thao Yang, Program Coordinator or Bee Moua, Program Assistant 899 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130. Or call 651-778-2919