"And the King will answer and say to them, ' Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'      Matthew 25:40 

WE NEED YOU AT THE KALAMAZOO GOSPEL MISSION.

Are you willing to allow God to use your hands and feet to serve the homeless community at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission? Have you ever felt that God wants to use your ears to hear the cry of a homeless person's heart? Christ's words ring true today just as they did 2000 years ago; "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40

We serve a large community of people that most people are not aware of or have forgotten about because our lives are so busy: the least, the last and the lost. We are given the opportunity to treat our clients with love and respect, something many of them have never experienced before.

We need volunteers in every department that we have. Following are some of the volunteer opportunities that we have available. For additional opportunities and information, call our Voluneer Coordinator at 345-2974 ext 250. All volunteers must be signed up through the Volunteer Coordinatores office before volunteering in any department.

Also, we have a volunteer Auxilary group here at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, if you are interested in joining you can contact Wilma Bambacht(President); she can be reached at 269-329-0353.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Rescued Treasures Thrift Store- Sorting, hanging and folding clothing, general cleaning, helping customers, data entry, drivers.

Used Auto Sales- Experienced mechanics, general cleaning and organizing, car-detailing, data entry and wrecker drivers.

Men's Shelter- General Cleaning, assisting staff with phones, data entry, handing out personal needs and bedding to residents, praise and worship, evening chapel and devotions, games, and fellowship. Volunteer hours include Sunday to Saturday 5:30am to 9 am, 9am to 4pm, and 5pm to 10pm.

Women's Shelter- General Cleaning, assisting staff with phones, handing out personal needs and bedding, doing arts and crafts, story times with mothers and children. Volunteer hours include Sunday to Saturday 5:30am to 9am, 9am to 4pm, and 4pm to 10pm.

Family Hope Discipleship Program- Doctor and court appointment drivers, women mentors, big brothers and sisters for children, support staff for summer programming (crafts and field trip helpers with children). Background checks required by law. Volunteer hours include Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm (summer and holidays) 4pm to 5:30pm for after school program.

Sonshine Kids Ministries Care Center- Assist staff with small children, field trips, cleaning and organizing. Background checks required by law. Volunteer hours potentially include Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Men's New Life Discipleship Program- court appointment driviers, men mentors.

Kitchen and Kitchen Warehouse- General Cleaning, food preperation, serving food, cleanup, organizing kitchen warehouse, rotating food on shelves, cleaning shelves and refrigerators, sweeping floors and data entry. Volunteer hours potentially include Monday to Saturday 10am to 7:30pm or 9pm and Sunday 11am to 9pm.

Maintenance- Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, drywall skills, painting, cleaning, lawncare, snow removal, cutting grass, planting flowers, data entry, grounds upkeep. Volunteer hours include Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, occasional Saturdays from 8am to 4pm.

Tours of the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission are available year around by appointment. Call our development office at 345-2974 ext. 250 to schedule your tour!