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Volunteering
• About Volunteering at Hope Ministries
• Steps to Becoming a Volunteer
• Volunteer Opportunities List
• Attention Volunteer Groups
• Current Volunteer Needs
• Volunteer Recognition
• Hope’s Ambassadors
• How to Get Involved
• Volunteer picture gallery
A Soft-Spoken Dynamo
 Though the staff remembers Lisa Msuya as the quietest guest in the Community Awareness Tour back in the summer of 2006, they’ve since decided she’s a volunteer dynamo! “She’s still soft-spoken,” relates David Burrier, chief community relations officer, “but she puts actions to her words. She’s a great communicator and she loves Jesus and the hurting.”
As a Hope’s Ambassador for Wakonda Christian Church, Lisa challenged church members to donate Meals for Hope to Hope Family Center and collect furniture for a graduate moving out on her own. She’s also hosted a table at our Hearts for Hope Women’s Tea.
That doesn’t include the myriad projects she accomplishes as a V.I.P. volunteer at Hope Ministries, such as teaching sewing and scrapbooking, making quilts for a family and coordinating drives for diapers, school supplies and more!
“Hope Ministries demonstrates the love of Jesus to those they serve,” says Lisa. “They have so many areas where people can use their gifts. For instance, my Sunday school group is hosting a November birthday party for mothers and children at Hope Family Center—an awesome opportunity! And you know your donations and volunteer work will be used in the
right way.”
To volunteer at Hope Ministries, check out volunteer opportunities on our home page at www.hopeiowa.org.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Hope Ministries. Nearly 1,000 people provide valuable services to our varied programs and facilities each and every year. We offer a variety of service and volunteer opportunities for you and/or your group to become personally involved.
Coming face-to-face with the homeless and needy can be a life-changing experience. No longer are they faces on television, or an "issue" to discuss. Instead, they're people – men and women, boys and girls – with hopes, loves, dreams, disappointments, and a compelling need for God's love. We invite you to consider joining  our ministry team as a volunteer.
Hope Ministries Volunteer Ministry Program consists of two components to best minister to the growing needs of Hope Ministries as well as volunteers like you.
 V.I.P Volunteer Program
The Volunteer Impact Program (V.I.P.) includes the recruiting, screening, selecting, training and leading of volunteers who are called by God and committed to a particular volunteer ministry. "Impact" refers to the impact on the organization and the eternal impact on the Kingdom of God. V.I.P.'s are considered to be partners with the paid staff, serving together in God's work to affect His Kingdom.
Examples: Thrift Store Helper, Hope Ministries Ambassador, Teaching a class, Mentoring Residents, Hope Family Center Birthday Coordinator
I nformal Volunteer Program
The Informal Volunteer Program is designed for groups or individuals who are interested in learning more about homelessness and desire to volunteer one-time or occasionally.
Examples: Saturday Night Street Ministry, sponsoring a fundraising event for Hope Ministries, sponsor a drive for urgent needs (disposable razors for example)
Steps to becoming a volunteer at Hope Ministries:
Only Three steps to become a volunteer at Hope Ministries:
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Review the numerous PURPOSE DRIVEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Complete and submit the online Volunteer Application indicating your areas of interest (click on links below)
Volunteer Application Form:
Groups | Individuals
Contact Information:
Volunteer Coordinator
P.O. Box 862
Des Moines, IA 50304-0862
515-265-7272
info@hopeiowa.org
Hope Ministries’ Thanksgiving Day 2006 was blessed with over 100 volunteers helping at our Bethel Mission, Door of Faith and Hope Family Center facilities. We served nearly 1,000 people. Pictured here, left to right: Norma Schwerdtfeger, volunteer; Stevie Grove, Door of Faith cook; and Bernice Dittmer, volunteer. They are holding the last two turkeys standing!
Purpose Driven Volunteer Opportunities
Administration Office
Office Work Assistant (data entry, address changes, volunteer hours)
Office Work Assistant (fold, file and stuff envelopes)
Voice of Hope (phone answering)
Bethel Mission
• Hope Café Meal Greeter
• Kitchen Assistants
• Voice of Hope (answer phones, office assistant)
• Chapel Leader - Church or Individual
Pray-walk Team
Handyman (help with repairs )
Licensed Counselor
Medical Assessment Volunteer
Sewing garment repair volunteer (on or off site)
Work groups for landscaping and yard work
Mowing Ministry
Hope Café Holiday Meals decorators
Bethel Mission - Hope Café
• Hope Café' Meal Servers (individuals and groups)
Door of Faith
Devotions Leader
Pray-walk Team
Handyman (help fix and repair)
Sewing garment repair volunteer (on or off site)
Work groups for landscaping and yard work
Mowing Ministry
Health Educator
Learning Center Tutor
Wellness and Exercise Coach
Meal Server (individuals and groups)
Mentors for men in our STAR recovery program
Teach a class
Birthday Coordinator
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Hope Family Center
Welcome Home Team (readies bedrooms and baskets for new residents)
After School Club
Cooking lessons with moms (2-3 times per week)
Prepare and serve meals (3-4 times per week)
Nutritionist to work with staff and families to create menu calendar
Kitchen Organizers (monthly)
Bulletin Boards Coordinator
• Mentors for moms and children
Teach a class
• Birthday Coordinator
Meals for Hope (prepare a meal off-site and deliver; once a month)
Pray-walk Team
Welcome Team
• Children's Activities Leaders and Helpers
Childcare Volunteers
Display Organizers
Meal Coordinator
• Kitchen Coordinator
Handyman/ Helping Hand (various tasks throughout the Family Center)
Musical Instructor
Voice of Hope (phone answering), Receptionist, Office assistant
Sewing garment repair volunteer (on or off site)
Work groups for landscaping and yard work (maintain Victory Garden)
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Childcare Attendant
Mowing Ministry (once or twice a week)
Computer Pal
Scrapbook Creator
Special Events (outings) Coordinator
Supplies Coordinator
Teaching moms how to sew
Library Coordinator
Adopt a Family at Christmas (individual, family, church, group)
Hope Ministries
Food donation pickup driver
Hope's Helpers E-mail List
Hope on the Streets (Saturday a.m. street ministry)
Prayer Teams Coordinator
Become a King's Closet Church
Licensed Health Care Provider
Off-site Opportunities
Hope Ambassador
Ministry-wide Prayer Team
Donation Drives
We Care Kits (individual, family or group project)
Hope Garage Sale (proceeds to Hope Ministries)
Sewing garment repair volunteer (on or off site)
Special Event Support
Annual Hearts for Hope Women's Tea - Planning Cabinet
Hearts for Hope Women's Tea Table Sponsor
Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat Coordinator
Thanksgiving Day Meal Volunteers
Thanksgiving Day Meal Delivery Driver
Christmas Day Meal Volunteers
Quilts for Hope annual Christmas Distribution Coordinator
Christmas Day Meal Delivery Driver
December Christmas Gift Wrappers (individuals and groups)
Christmas Day Gift Distribution Volunteers
Toys for Tots Coordinator
Photographer
Scan Away Hunger Volunteer (sit at promotion table at local Hy-Vee)
Hope Bargain and Community Outreach Center
We need 35 daytime volunteers throughout the week (9- 12 or 12 - 3 M-S)
Work Group Leader - Supervise work groups
Work Group Teams (volunteer groups, sorting donations)
Donations Sorter (individual volunteer)
Kings' Closet Volunteers (screen applicants, assist with clothing give-away)
Bargain Center Helper
Donation Pickup Driver and/or Helper
Wednesday Night Volunteer Club
Attention Volunteer Groups!
Hope Ministries provides opportunities for volunteer groups as well! Below are some links to group examples. We can work with teams as small as two people and as large as...well as large your group might be. All you need to do is complete and submit our on-line group application to get the ball rolling. We'll contact you in a few days and get your group scheduled.
VOLUNTEER GROUP OPPORTUNITIES
Service and Mission Teams
S.T.A.R. Recovery Graduation Meal Servers
Hope Café Club (meal servers)
Children’s Activity Leaders
Chapel Leaders
Hope Café Holiday Decorators
Birthday Party Groups
Meals for Hope
Women’s Prayer Team
Adopt a Family at Christmas
Holiday Meal Volunteers
Donation Drives
Bargain Center Work Group Teams
Hope Café Volunteers Needed:
Hope Ministries is seeking volunteers to serve as Meal Ministers at our lunch and/or dinner times at Hope Café located at our Bethel Mission facility. You will greet meal guests as they enter, help them feel welcomed, pray a blessing on the meal, visit with and listen to guests, provide a token toy for the children from our toy bin, and reflect the light of Christ. The time commitment is 2 hours once a week, bi-weekly or monthly. Call (515) 265-7272 or e-mail info@hopeiowa.org.
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Volunteers are needed at Hope Bargain Center:
Hope Ministries is seeking 35 volunteers for our Hope Bargain and Community Outreach Center to help sort donations and assist with our King’s Closet clothing giveaway program for families in need. Individuals and groups are invited to participate in three-hour shifts from 9:00 a.m. to noon and/or noon to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Wednesday evening volunteers from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. are also needed. Call (515) 265-7272 or e-mail info@hopeiowa.org.
Hope Family Center Volunteer Receptionist:
Hope Family Center is seeking a volunteer at our community relations desk on Monday’s and Friday’s to help answer phones from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or for what ever time you are able to donate. Please call (515) 265-7272 if you can help.
Meals for Hope Volunteers Needed:
Hope Ministries is seeking volunteer groups to adopt a meal at our Bethel Mission or Door of Faith facilities once a month. Groups will prepare off-site, deliver and serve the meal.
In addition, we are seeking groups to adopt a meal at our Hope Family Center once a month. Groups will prepare and deliver, but not serve the Family Center meal. Please call (515) 265-7272 for details.
Web Site Volunteer:
Hope Ministries is seeking a volunteer to assist with our Web site maintenance. Please call (515) 265-7272 if you can help.
Administrative Volunteer Opportunities:
Hope Ministries has an urgent need for volunteers to help with general office duties including mailings, data-entry, filing, etc. at our administration office. Please call (515)265-7272 if you have a few hours a week to donate.
Volunteer Picture Gallery
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