The Jesus Center

The Jesus Center is a place where the command of Christ to "love one another as I have loved you" is lived out. In love they enter into the lives & needs of their clients with compassion and respect for human dignity, hope for and commitment to transformation and a servant attitude. They offer a place safe from the rigors of street living - free from bad language, violence and a sense of hopelessness.

The Jesus Center offers meals, showers, Bible study and discussion group after breakfast Mon-Fri in the dining room, mail and phone services, resource and referral services, a food pantry and a shelter specifically for women and children. They are always looking for individuals, families and groups to come and volunteer. You are welcome to sign up for a weekly or monthly opportunity or take part in an event or one-time scheduled activity. Their hope is to find a way for you to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Opportunities include:

• Food Service
• Neighborhood Ambassadors: Prayer walking the neighborhood surrounding the center
• Office Team:  Duties include answering phones, data entry, greeting visitors.
• Sabbath House: Support our staff in the shelter for women and children.
• 1-1-1:  Mentor a client in partnership with a group of people for one year.
• In-A-Pinch: An on-call position to help with special events, run errands, fill in for regular volunteers.
• Special Skills:  Bring us a skill and we’ll put it to use - Haircuts, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Carpentry, etc.
• Resource & Referral Center:  Help clients with GED, ESL, literacy, housing & job applications, job training, interview skills, computer skills, money management, etc. Includes staffing the center, one-on-one work and group classes.
• Free Store:  Volunteers help in our free clothing store on the sales floor, greeting clients and sorting clothing.
• Event Coordinators:  Take the lead on our Holiday Meals, Food Drives, Blessing Bags, Knitting Project, etc.
• Special Events: Help us staff our events. Tasks include set-up, clean-up, hospitality, etc.
• Holiday Meals: Help create a memorable holiday experience by serving a special meal.