You Can Make an Impact
"Volunteers make this place happen!"
Volunteers make a huge difference within the ministries of the Union Gospel Mission. In 2008, they served over 42,400 hours in positions as diverse as receptionist and auto mechanic. They served thousands of meals, mended clothes, provided medical and legal care, baked birthday cakes, led worship, and added to our services in countless other ways. Most significantly, they demonstrated hearts of love and compassion for people who often feel unloved, unnoticed, unworthy. So, if you’re interested in reaching out to the homeless, bring your heart and your talents and come prepared to receive as well as to give.
See the list of our recipients for the 2010 Volunteer Awards.
Short-Term Volunteers
Want to get a taste for this ministry and see if it fits you? Call 509-535-8510 about serving a meal, doing a special project, taking a tour, or helping during the holidays.
High-Impact Volunteers
Ready to dive in a little deeper? Become a High-Impact Volunteer. The goal is to match your gifts and talents to our needs, allowing you to do meaningful, purposeful work that makes a difference. High-impact volunteers average four hours or more per week in a variety of ministry positions. To start the process, attend one of the volunteer orientation classes offered on a regular basis. The class gives an overview of our ministry and the volunteer possibilities. Please pre-register by calling 535-8510; then press 2. Check our calendar for the next class or get a head start by filling out our online Volunteer Application Form.
Ministry Volunteer Hours in 2008
| High-impact volunteer hours: | 44,715 |
| Short-term volunteer hours: | 4,400 |
| Camp volunteer hours: | 14,140 |
| Grand Total | 63,255 |
”The value of a volunteer can’t really be measured. They give of their time; they utilize their gifts, and they have the heart of a servant.” -- Greg Barclay, Director of Volunteers
