Volunteers engage in a one-one-one relationship with a Caring Network participant who desires such support. These volunteers provide supportive listening, participate in mutually agreed upon activities, transportation to and from classes or appointments. Your role is to be a supportive, non-judgmental friend. Training is provided.
Volunteers are needed to assist with monthly inspections/maintenance of agency vehicles.
CCDOK participants need every-day practical items such as clothing, hygiene and toiletry supplies, cooking utensils, detergent, towels, diapers, wipes, etc. Please consider sponsoring a drive at work, school or with friends!
Volunteers maintain donation rooms at each location, sorting, cleaning and organizing the donated clothing and household items (flexible scheduling).
A prayer volunteer engages in quiet, personal prayer focusing on the written requests of clients, staff and other volunteers at Catholic Charities. Prayer volunteers pray and write words of support, hope and encouragement on the requests.
Volunteers are needed to help with small “handyman” projects at CCDOK sites and apartments with staff supervision.
The Tutoring Program is an after-school program designed to help children in the Latino community with their homework or any other academic assistance they might need. Our main partner of the Tutoring Program is Omega Delta Phi Fraternity from WMU. Members from ODPh are the main providers for the program. Tutors are able to help…
The work we do requires the hands and hearts of many volunteers. If you have the skills, the time, or the resources (or any combination of those things) we know just how you can fit into the Fire community!
Our congregation hosts and supports a Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in partnership with Lutheran Church of the Savior, St Mary’s Catholic Church, and employees of Pfizer. To volunteer your time at this pantry please contact: [email protected] or call the church office at 349-3047.
Volunteers are needed to help sort donations and run the store on Tuesdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Wednesdays noon-3pm Training is available.