Volunteers are an important part of the work of
Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. The aim of the Volunteer Program is
to provide a quality experience for the volunteer, with numerous
opportunities for service and personal growth. The Volunteer Program
provides a Christian with the opportunity for definite hands-on
mission work.
View a Video Testimony by 2 MBCH Volunteers.
The volunteer works under the supervision of the
Children’s Home staff. The staff works with the volunteer to determine
a schedule and work program that is acceptable both to the volunteer
and the agency.
Just about every ability and talent a person has
can be used to advantage at Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
The following are some of the ongoing needs
available for volunteers:
Coleman House (Crisis Pregnancy) (painting, carpentry,
etc.)
3) Campus Store (prefer daily)
Sort and organize donations (clothing, hygiene products,
games, toys, school supplies, baby supplies, etc.)
Size clothing
4) Guest House Assistance (as needed basis)
Cleaning
Laundry
5) Clerical Assistance for Foster/Adoptive, Human Resources,
Records, Support Services, Administrative Assistants (weekly basis)
Filing
Phone Calls
Copying
Mailings
Shredding
Computer Work/Data Entry
Switchboard Operator/Receptionist
6) Nurse (daily or weekly)
Conduct physicals
Review medication logs
Give immunizations
7) Quality Assurance Volunteer (10 hours per month, flexible
days/hours)
Follow-up studies with former clients/residents
Phone Calls
Research
Surveys
Documentation
Tabulating Results
Reports
8) Spiritual Life Director (weekly)
Provide support, encouragement, and counsel to residents,
their families, and staff
Organize & conduct a worship service (30-45 minutes) for
residents & staff in the Crisis Care unit on Sunday afternoons
Oversee discipleship program (see #9)
NOTE: Must be an active member of a Southern Baptist church.
9) Discipleship for Residents (weekly for 6-8 weeks)
Bible Study
Scripture Memory
Prayer
Christian Counsel
NOTE: Must be active members of a Southern Baptist church.
10) Tutors for Residents (at least once a week)
Primarily middle & high school subjects
Reading
11) Recreational Activities & Events On-Campus with
Residents (weekly or monthly during school year; as often as
possible in the summer; one-time events)
Sports
Arts & Crafts
Games
Hobbies
Sports Camps
VBS/Backyard Bible Club
12) Resource Center Volunteers (evenings and/or Saturday’s at
least 2X per week)
Supervise the use of the Resource Center while residents
do homework assignments, study, etc.
5) Recreational Activities & Events On-Campus with the Residents
(weekly or monthly during the school year; as often as possible in the
summer; one time events)
Sports
Arts & Crafts
Games
Hobbies
Sports Camps
VBS/Backyard Bible Club
6) Spiritual Life Director (weekly)
Provide support, encouragement, and counsel to residents,
their families, and staff
Organize & conduct a worship service (30-45 minutes) for
residents & staff in the Crisis Care unit on Sunday afternoons
Oversee discipleship program (see #9)
NOTE: Must be an active member of a Southern Baptist church.
7) Discipleship for Residents (weekly for 6-8 weeks)
Bible Study
Prayer
Christian Counsel
NOTE: Must be active members of a Southern Baptist church.
HUTCHENS CAMPUS
(Mt. Vernon, MO)
1) Recreational Activities & Events On-Campus with the Residents
(weekly or monthly during the school year; as often as possible in the
summer; one time events)
Sports
Arts & Crafts
Games
Hobbies
Sports Camps
VBS/Backyard Bible Club
2) Transportation for Transitional Living Program Residents
Transport residents to/from interviews, appointments, etc,
as needed.
3) Clerical/Office Assistance (daily or weekly)
Phone Calls
Filing
Copying
Compute Work/Data Entry
4) Nurse (daily or weekly)
Conduct physicals
Review medication logs
Give immunizations
5) Spiritual Life Director (weekly)
Provide support, encouragement, and counsel to residents,
their families, and staff
Organize & conduct a worship service (30-45 minutes) for
residents & staff in the Crisis Care unit on Sunday afternoons
Oversee discipleship program (see #9)
NOTE: Must be an active member of a Southern Baptist church.
6) Discipleship for Residents (weekly for 6-8 weeks)
Bible Study
Scripture Memory
Prayer
Christian Counsel
NOTE: Must be active members of a Southern Baptist church.
LEE’S SUMMIT &
SPRINGFIELD OFFICES
1) Clerical Assistance
COUNTRY HAVEN
SPECIAL CARE HOME
(Peculiar, MO)
1) Grounds-keeping/Landscaping (weekly)
Mowing
Tend Flowers/Plants
Raking
2) Visitors (weekly, every other week, monthly)
Play games with residents
Do Bible studies with residents
Need a woman to sit with one of the residents while she
sews (Friday mornings)
Volunteers are also needed for annual festivals.
For more
information about volunteer opportunities or to request a "Volunteers
Handbook" please call 1-800-264-6224 or e-mail
volunteers@mbch.org. You may
also download a copy of
the "Volunteers Handbook."
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