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Volunteer at Hope Gospel Mission

Volunteers Are a Vital Part of the Hope Gospel Mission Team

The support of volunteers makes it possible to transform the lives of the poor and homeless throughout Western Wisconsin.

Everyone has what it takes to join our team of committed individuals to fight hunger and homelessness, but you must also have the strength to do what so few of us do - take action. Take that first step in doing something truly fulfilling and worthwhile. Contact us. You may not yet know what a difference it will make in yours and so many other people's lives, but we guarantee you will find out.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Bargain Center Team Member

This opportunity is great for families and groups of any size!

Serve behind the scenes at the Bargain Center and make a difference in the lives of the homeless and the environment. Through your help in this position, we can provide job training for our residents, recyle hundreds of tons of materials, and every year hand out over $40,000 in clothing and furniture to those in need. Duties include sorting, cleaning, recycling, researching, and merchandizing items for sale. This position is an incredibly important part of Hope Gospel Mission's efforts to help the poor and homeless rebuild their lives.

Requirements: Ability to work with little supervision, experience in retail preferred but not required.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: 2-8 hours a week.

Stewardship Office Assistant

Get involved behind the scenes and be an integral part of our team by becoming an Assistant in our Stewardship Office! Duties include donor data-entry and assisting the Volunteer Coordinator in special projects.  This position has the potential to grow into more responsibilities and projects depending on your availability and desire.

Requirements: Working knowledge of computers, proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel & Word, experience with computer databases, good interpersonal skills, high attention to detail (very important).

Recommended Minimum Commitment: 5-20 hours a week.

Foodservice Assistant

Help feed the hungry and homeless by becoming our Foodservice Assistant. You will be assisting our Foodservice Manager with her food pick-up tasks on Monday mornings from around 9am to 12:30pm (or other days as necessary). Duties include loading and unloading boxes, sorting food, organizing food and arranging it in the Hope Gospel Mission pantry.

Requirements: Valid driver's license, ability to do lots of heavy lifting, work with little supervision, at least 25 years old.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: Every other week, Monday mornings approximately 3-4 hours.

Social Media Assistant

Like to connect people with opportunities? Are you an avid Facebook user? If so, then this volunteer position is made for you. The Social Media Assistant works closely with the Mission businesses (Auto sales, Building Hope and Bargain Center) to post currently available items, specials and events on the Hope Gospel Mission website, Facebook, Craigslist and other relevant sites. This opportunity has a lot of room for growth and new ideas.

Requirements: Computer & web proficiency. Must know how to use a digital camera and upload photos. Ability to work with little supervision. Experience in marketing, advertising, social media or similar field required.

Minimum Recommended Commitment: Weekly commitment, details to be determined.

Cook, Men's Shelter

Great for families or groups up to 6 people.

Come cook and share in a meal with our residents and see first-hand how you can make a difference in their lives!

We supply the food and the menu or you can bring your own. When you're done, share in the meal with the residents. Clean-up is on us. Meals are served at 6:30PM once daily. We recommend starting between 4:30-5:00PM depending on the number of people in your group and your level of experience.

Requirements: Some experience in cooking for large groups up to 20 people, good at following directions.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: One night a month.

Cook, Ruth House

A decent amount of cooking experience preferred. We supply the food and the menu or you can bring your own. When you're done, share in the meal with the residents. Clean-up is on us. Meals are served at 6:30PM once daily. We recommend starting between 4:30-5:00PM depending on your level of experience.

Requirements: Must be dependable and have a heart for the poor and homeless.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: One night a month.

Evening Shuttle Driver, Men's Shelter

The Evening Shuttle Driver transports our residents to and from their jobs on a regular basis Monday through Friday after work in the evenings (about 5pm). This opportunity usually takes less than 40 minutes a day, but is a great way to get to know the residents and make a difference.

Requirements: Must be at least 25 years old and have a good driving record. Must be dependable. Experience driving large passenger vans preferred.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: One day a week, M-F.

On-Call Shuttle Driver, Ruth House

On-Call Shuttle Drivers transport females residents to and from health appointments and court hearings around the area. We provide the vehicle and gas.

Requirements: Shuttle Drivers must be at least 25 years old and have a good driving record. Volunteers must be able to be on-call and will be given an appropriate advance notice.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: Depends on driver's availability.

Grant Researcher

If you have experience in writing grants, we need your know-how! Our Grant Researcher works closely with the Mission's Stewardship Department to find and apply for relevant grants that would provide support for the Mission and its services. This volunteer opportunity lets you work from home and make a difference at the same time. 

Requirements: Experience in grant writing, including good research, writing and computer skills. Ability to work with little supervision.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: To be determined.

Bargain Center Devotions Worship Leader

Serve God and serve the staff at our Bargain Center by becoming a Devotions Worship Leader!

We hold devotions for the staff, residents and volunteers at our Bargain Center Monday through Saturday from 8:45am to 9pm. As our Devotions Worship Leader, you will get to help our staff, residents and volunteers focus their hearts on God before a hard day's work.

Requirements: Experience leading worship.

Minimum Recommended Commitment: Once a week.

Bargain Center Greeter

We are looking for an outgoing person with a heart for the homeless and a love for people. 

Our Bargain Center Greeters welcome and direct customers at the Bargain Center. Through training, they are familiar with the services that Hope Gospel Mission provides to those in need, as well as the departments at the Bargain Center, and are able to share that information with those who inquire. Duties also include organizing carts and, when in season, organizing the tent.

Requirements: Outgoing personality, good communication skills.

Minimum Recommended Commitment: 4 hours a week during Bargain Center business hours (9am to 8pm M, T, Th, F and 9am to 6pm W and Sat.).

Maintenance Assistant

Have a background in electrical, construction, plumbin or maintenance and want to put it to good use? We'd like your expertise! Hope Gospel Mission needs a maintenance assistant for its multiple facilities. Depending on experience, duties include painting, replacing ceiling tiles, light electrical and plumbing work.

Requirements: Experience in maintenance, ability to work with little supervision.

Recommended Minimum Commitment: Project based (as needed).

Create your own volunteer experience!

Have a great volunteer idea but don't see it here? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@hopegospelmission.org. He will work with you to determine how you can make a difference and have fun doing it!