VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

www.pcrmission.org  PH: 769-0783

Volunteer Coordinator

volunteering@pcrmission.org

  2009 Spring and Summer

SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic Sat April 3

• Help the needy and disadvantaged children in our community participate in a fun-filled day, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

• The Mission and volunteers will hide thousands of candy-filled eggs and present the Easter story  

• There will be age-appropriate activities at Bethel Village and an egg hunt with lots of prizes awarded

• Children will receive an Easter basket and other goodies

• Volunteers are needed to help gather supplies, approach sponsors for needed items and prizes, prepare baskets, get the word out to families, fix lunch, hide eggs, manage parking, and more.  

Annual Easter Dinner Sun April 4

• Help the needy and disadvantaged men, women and families in our community receive a traditional Easter meal and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ

• The Mission and volunteers will prepare the dinner, serve the meal restaurant-style, and share the evening with those who have no place to go for Easter 

Family Food Festival Thurs June 10

• Help the needy and disadvantaged families in our community receive a personalized food box, helping to meet the nutrition needs of children when school gets out for the summer

• The festival will feature dozens of agencies, who will bring information and activities for the families

• The Mission and volunteers will sign up families for Klothes for Kids, prepare food boxes from food donated through the US Postal Service food drive, and minister to families for the summer 

Klothes for Kids Jun - Aug

• Help the needy and disadvantaged families in our community prepare for back-to-school by providing school uniforms and school supplies

• Families will receive an appointment time to shop in our free store along with a personal shopper just before school starts back in August

• Collections will need to take place all summer long (in most needs are small boys pants, jeans and shoes). 

• We need new and gently used school uniforms and after school clothes, and all types of school supplies

• Your church or group can conduct a drive for a specific need: have an "Undie Sunday", or invite all staff members at the office bring a pair of shoes to the next staff meeting

• The Mission and volunteers will sign up families for Klothes for Kids, sort items and set up the store, provide entertainment while families wait for their turn, check families in, serve as personal shoppers, check families out, help kids try on shoes, and close down the site after the event

• Distribution will be Aug 6,7 & 8

 On-Going Volunteer Opportunities

At Panama City Rescue Mission

• Serving with the Proverbs 31 Guild, meeting needs of women and families in our community. Meets 2nd Monday of each month. Contact Cathy at 914-0533 for more information.

• Organizing food pantry

• Providing and preparing sandwiches for our week-end sack dinners

• Group Night: Have your group completely provide, prepare and serve a dinner

• Serving meals

• Provide weekend recreation for Recovery Program students

• Sorting and cleaning at Bargain Center or Distribution Center

• Administrative assistance

• Cleaning, decorating, sprucing up of buildings or grounds

• Maintaining of litter control in area

• Visiting with clients in Day Center

• Assisting clients with transportation

• Client laundry

Or, Click Here to Download Volunteer Application in .pdf format. Print, fill out and return to the Mission. Download Acrobat Reader here for free!

Volunteer Coordinator: Ph: (850) 769-0783 or E-mail, or fill out the form below.

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