Volunteer at Shepherd’s Table
January 8 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Collections
December Collections
In December we are collecting new coats, hats and gloves for youth and adults, food for Backpack Buddies and donations for blankets.
New clothing and Backpack Buddies food can be left in any of the red bins located around our church campus. These supplies can also be ordered using our Amazon.com link.
Order coats, hats, gloves and Back Buddies food through Amazon
Donations to purchase blankets through CWS (Church World Service) can be made here:
Donate Money for Blanket Purchase
All supplies and blankets will go to areas in the Western part of NC still recovering from Hurricane Helene, or donated to support our local community.
January & February Collections
In January we are collecting hearty cans of soup and food for Backpack Buddies. Donations will support our local agencies. Items can be left in any of the red bins located around our church campus. You can also order using our Amazon.com link.
Order Hearty Soups and Backpack Buddies food through Amazon
Disaster Relief
To see all the ways you can support local ministries or Disaster Relief in the Western part of our state, please visit our Disaster Relief webpage.
Help StepUp Children Shop for Parents
Children love to pick out items for parents or special adults in their lives. This is the ninth year of the Shop for Parents Store, to be held on Tuesday, December 10. Each StepUp child has the opportunity to pick out several gifts and have them wrapped. We need your help with items for men and women:
holiday-themed items, pot holders, dish towels, gift sets, gloves/scarves, wallets, ties, tool kits, flashlights/batteries, candles, or any item that would make a great gift for a child to choose (new items only).
Bring items to the Ross Building or Outreach Room (K100)
by Monday, December 2.
Kings Ridge Welcome Baskets
Help fill up Kings Ridge Welcome Baskets with Green Chair.
Food Needed
Remember that food is always needed in our local pantries. When shopping pick up a couple of extra cans to place in the crate in the Red Bins. Canned meat, pasta, pinto beans, kidney beans and fruit are always needed. No glass or open containers please.
Red Bin Locations
Red bins are located in the breezeway outside of Pickard Hall, in The Hub and outside Main Hall in the Edinburgh Building.
Volunteer Opportunities
Loaves & Fishes Ministry
Pride For Parents Christmas Store
Volunteer at the Pride for Parents store assisting parents/caregivers with picking out toys and wrapping the packages for their children. All toys donated at the Joy Gift Party will be donated to Pride for Parents.
Tuesday, 12/10 2:45pm-5:00pm
Tuesday, 12/10 4:45pm-7:00pm
Thursday, 12/12 9:45am-12:00pm
Thursday, 12/12 11:45 am-2:00pm
The location is: Martin Baptist Church, 1001 E Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Mayview Angel Tree
The Mayview Angel Tree is making its joyful return this year, and we couldn’t be more excited! You’ll find the Angel Trees set up in the Hub and right outside the Main Hall, beckoning you to spread some holiday cheer. This is your chance to help our Mayview families create beautiful memories this Christmas season. Imagine the warmth and gratitude that your contributions can bring to those in need—each gift is a beacon of hope and love! Together, let’s make this holiday season truly magical for our Mayview community!
Please return 3 wrapped gifts to the Ross Lobby or the Red Bins on or before December 15th. Return “Gift Card” Angels to Debbie Fox’s mailbox in Ross Building.
Salvation Army
There is a high need for volunteers to help with the RING THE Bells for Salvation Army. Volunteers can also click on the site below for bell ringing locations and time slots that are available.Thank you for giving back to our community. If you have questions or want have a small group that want to work together, contact Angela Farthing at angelajim8578@att.net.
Volunteer Opportunities
Unique Volunteer Opportunity to Help Ukrainians with English Skills
Are you interested in helping Ukrainians, but not able to travel? Connect with an individual to help them improve their English skills through video conferencing. The ENGin program connects English speaking volunteers with English learners abroad for weekly one on one video chat conversations. Visit enginprogram.org to learn more and sign up. Contact Kathy Kidd if you are interested in this opportunity.
Tutors Needed for Mayview Learning Center and other Communities in Schools Learning Centers! No experience necessary (mostly K-8). Tutors work one or more days a week Monday – Thursday, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. beginning September 9. Contact David Castano to learn more.
Serve meals and clean at
A PLACE AT THE TABLE
300 W. Hargett Street
Contact: volunteer@tableraleigh.org
Greet and serve families at
DIAPER TRAIN
616 Tucker St
Tuesdays 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wednesdays 2:45 p.m.- 5:45 p.m. OR 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
2nd Saturday of every month 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Apply: https://diapertrain.org/volunteer/
Kelli Sullivan | kelli.sullivan14@gmail.com
Help address food insecurity with
INTERFAITH FOOD SHUTTLE
Volunteers@foodshuttle.org
919-390-1968
https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/user/register/
Pack and deliver meals to seniors for
MEALS ON WHEELS
Sign up: https://www.wakemow.org/volunteer
Delivery every morning.
Contact: Brandy Oliveira | 984-683-9769
Provide services for at-risk/homeless at
OAK CITY CARES
1430 S. Wilmington St.
Sign up for Welcome and Hospitality: https://oakcitycares.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=584567
Sign up for volunteering: https://oakcitycares.galaxydigital.com/need/
Pack meals, mentor, and assist at events at
RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION
314 E. Hargett Street
Apply: https://www.raleighrescue.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/
Contact: Julie Nau | julienau1948@gmail.com
Greet families and visitors at
SAFECHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
2841 Kidd Road
Apply: safechildnc.org/volunteer-reg-form
Contact: Holly Cook | HCook@safechildnc.org | 919-232-5697
Help others succeed at
STEUP MINISTRY
1701 Oberlin Rd.
https://www.stepupministry.org/volunteer
Contact: Dayna Jameson | djameson@stepupministry.org
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