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Volunteers

            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:

Bridgeton Campus (St. Louis, MO)

Byrne Campus (Peculiar, MO)

Hutchens Campus (Mt. Vernon, MO)

Lee's Summit and Springfield Offices

Country Haven Special Care Homes (Peculiar, MO)

BRIDGETON CAMPUS (St. Louis, MO)

1) Grounds-Keeping/Landscaping (weekly/monthly basis)

    • Mowing
    • Raking
    • Trash
    • Tree/Shrub Trimming
    • Tend Flowers/Plants
    • Gutter Cleaning
    • Snow removal (parking lots & sidewalks)

2) Construction Projects (as needed basis)

    • Kenison Complex renovation (bathrooms, kitchen, etc)
    • Gazebo repairs
    • Thompson Cottage porch repairs
    • Staff housing renovations (painting, carpeting, plumbing, etc.)
    • Guest House projects (painting, plumbing, etc.)
    • 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.

BYRNE CAMPUS (Peculiar, MO)

1) Grounds-Keeping/Landscaping/Maintenance (weekly/monthly)

    • Mowing
    • Tree/Shrub Trimming
    • Tend Flowers/Plants

2) Nurse (daily or weekly)

    • Conduct physicals
    • Review medication logs
    • Give immunizations

3) Clerical Assistance (daily or weekly)

    • Filing, Copying, Shredding
    • Phone Calls
    • Mailings
    • Computer Work/Data Entry
    • Receptionist

4) Tutors for Residents (at least once a week)

    • Primarily middle & high school subjects

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." You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and read this document.

            Download a copy of our Volunteer Application Form (you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader© installed on your computer to read and print this form). Print the form, fill it out and mail it back to: Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, Volunteer Office, 11300 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044.  Or fill out the online form.
Download Volunteer Application 

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