Current Volunteer Opportunities At City Union Mission
FORMAL SERVICE
Tutor- Elementary or Middle & High
Saturday Recreation Assistant-VYC
Fitness and Nutrition Instructor
Middle-High School Tutor
Chaplain's Assistant - Men's Shelter
Clothing Room Assistant
INFORMAL SERVICE
FORMAL SERVICE
Many other formal positions are available upon pre-screening. All placements are made through an application/interview process through the Volunteer Department.
Contact our Volunteer Department at (816) 329-1487 or by email at Volunteers@cumission.org
Tutor- Elementary or Middle & High -
Mentor students in our after-school program as you guide them to complete their homework and work through material that aids them to improve in designated academic areas.
Saturday Recreation Assistant-VYC -
Have a part in meeting spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of children by rewarding them for good behavior in Shelter Chapel. Coordinate, facilitate, and supervise gym games and game room.
Fitness and Nutrition Instructor -
Man needed to train men in nutrition and physical fitness, promoting healthy lifestyle disciplines and choices. Provide fitness and nutrition instruction, developing a health plan and program, implementation and oversight of program.
Equipping adolescents to achieve their fullest potential by assisting them in their educational process. To provide a Christian example through role modeling and encouragement. Assist students in daily homework and enhance critical skill development in necessary growth areas for the academic success of the student.
Chaplain's Assistant - Men's Shelter -
To assist the Chaplain in coordinating the daytime chapel services and other efforts to assist guests in their spiritual development. Once a week for 3-6 hours, for one year. Mon. – Sat., 6:00 a.m. to noon
Qualifications:
* Christian man, preferably with pastoral experience.
* Solid understanding of the Scriptures and biblical principles.
* Some experience with counseling people out of the Scriptures.
* Good computer/record-keeping skills.
* Ability to be creative and adapt while responding to occasional awkward or difficult situations.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and greet chapel providers.
* Fill in as chapel speaker when chapel providers fail to show.
* Conduct new-guest spiritual assessment.
* Maintain appearance and orderliness of the chapel and prayer room.
* Seek to exemplify Jesus Christ daily, being prepared to share the Gospel and encouragement as opportunities arise.
Organize donated clothes and distribute them to Christian Life Program clients or to over night shelter guests, while engaging the men in Godly conversation.
One-year commitment, one day per week. Mon. 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thur. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., or Sat. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Qualifications:
* Must be a Christian
* Good organizational skills
* Data entry/computer skills
* Good people skills, relates well
* Good record keeping skills
Responsibilities:
* Issue clothing to Christian Life Program men and over-night guests
* Keep clothing room neat, orderly, and well-stocked
* Keep accurate records of clothing received and disbursed
* Create clothing orders for thrift stores
* Engage clients in Godly conversation
