Are you wanting to be a part of something powerful that improves the lives of homeless in James City? Do you desire to join hands with others in the Body of Christ to minister to those who are struggling in our community?
THEN JOIN OUR MARCH MISSION HOMELESS MINISTRY PARTNERSHIP
On March 5th & 6th The River Ministries will be partnering with LifePointe Church (our friends across the street), Hickory Neck Episcopal Church, and COFM (Community of Faith Mission) to serve homeless in Williamsburg. COFM is a faith-based emergency shelter program that works with local churches to provide a warm & safe haven for homeless individuals during the coldest months of the year.
During the first week in March, Hickory Neck Episcopal on Richmond Road will be hosting 25 homeless in conjunction with COFM. Area churches are lending a hand by volunteering to prepare meals, provide hospitality, serve guests, and provide overnight security on selected days. LifePointe Church invited us to partner with them on Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th.
During the first week in March, Hickory Neck Episcopal on Richmond Road will be hosting 25 homeless in conjunction with COFM. Area churches are lending a hand by volunteering to prepare meals, provide hospitality, serve guests, and provide overnight security on selected days. LifePointe Church invited us to partner with them on Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We are in need of volunteers to help check-in guests , serve meals, and provide overnight security for both days. LifePointe is preparing dinner for Thursday night and Joel will be cooking dinner for guests on Friday night.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Check-in and Dinner 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Night Shift Volunteer 8:45pm - 1:00am
Night Shift Volunteer 12:45am - 5:30am
Night Shift Volunteers have the option to stay the whole night 8:45pm - 5:30am
FRIDAY & SATURDAY MORNING
Breakfast and Check-out 5:30am - 7:30am
Bagged Lunches needed for Guests as they leave Saturday morning
SIGN UP TO SERVE
LifePointe Church has created an online sign-up form that we have access to. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the button to see what slots are available and to sign up to serve. Feel free to send the link to anyone you know who would be interested in serving!
We are in need of volunteers to help check-in guests , serve meals, and provide overnight security for both days. LifePointe is preparing dinner for Thursday night and Joel will be cooking dinner for guests on Friday night.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Check-in and Dinner 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Night Shift Volunteer 8:45pm - 1:00am
Night Shift Volunteer 12:45am - 5:30am
Night Shift Volunteers have the option to stay the whole night 8:45pm - 5:30am
FRIDAY & SATURDAY MORNING
Breakfast and Check-out 5:30am - 7:30am
Bagged Lunches needed for Guests as they leave Saturday morning
SIGN UP TO SERVE
LifePointe Church has created an online sign-up form that we have access to. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the button to see what slots are available and to sign up to serve. Feel free to send the link to anyone you know who would be interested in serving!
VIRTUAL INTEREST MEETING
A virtual interest meeting is being held by our LifePointe contact, Kyndal Johnson, on Monday, February 16th from 6:30pm - 7:00pm where she will be sharing more information about volunteering with COFM. This is a Google link and will require a Google account. The video call link to attend the virtual interest meeting is here:
A virtual interest meeting is being held by our LifePointe contact, Kyndal Johnson, on Monday, February 16th from 6:30pm - 7:00pm where she will be sharing more information about volunteering with COFM. This is a Google link and will require a Google account. The video call link to attend the virtual interest meeting is here:
VOLUNTEER TEAM MEETING
Kyndal will be holding an IN PERSON, Volunteer Team Meeting at LifePointe on Sunday, March 1st at 12:45pm. The meeting will be located in the LifePointe auditorium/worship space. Here is where you can ask questions and get prepped for serving!
Kyndal will be holding an IN PERSON, Volunteer Team Meeting at LifePointe on Sunday, March 1st at 12:45pm. The meeting will be located in the LifePointe auditorium/worship space. Here is where you can ask questions and get prepped for serving!
COFM TRAINING VIDEOS
Volunteers are encouraged to view the training video for instructions before serving. In addition to the volunteer video, there are videos covering security and the check-in process to help you understand what is involved in these two volunteer positions.
Click the button below to go to the COFM Host Sites & Partners page.
Hit the "Member Log In"
The Password is: Faith!
Volunteers are encouraged to view the training video for instructions before serving. In addition to the volunteer video, there are videos covering security and the check-in process to help you understand what is involved in these two volunteer positions.
Click the button below to go to the COFM Host Sites & Partners page.
Hit the "Member Log In"
The Password is: Faith!
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION PACKET
Here is a PDF Volunteer Information Packet created by LifePointe. In the packet you will find basic information about:
Volunteer Duties
Biggest Needs
Teen Volunteers
Sample Timeline for Evening Events
General Guidelines for Volunteers & Important Information
Here is a PDF Volunteer Information Packet created by LifePointe. In the packet you will find basic information about:
Volunteer Duties
Biggest Needs
Teen Volunteers
Sample Timeline for Evening Events
General Guidelines for Volunteers & Important Information