Galveston Central Church opens-up their facility to all, including people experiencing homelessness, providing a warm meal, hot shower, laundry services, bike repair, and partnership to empower them in their journey of life. Service as a general volunteer. No religious events associated with the service or required for participation. Please make sure to watch video associated with this session prior to volunteering.
Michael serves as the Pastor of Galveston Central Church and received his Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University. He has received numerous awards including the W.B.J. Martin Award in Homiletics, Good Samaritan Award, and the One Matters Discipleship Award. Michael is... Read More →
CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread provides nutritious meals, clean clothing, personal hygiene, mental health, and medical services to the community, many of whom are experiencing homelessness. You will serve as a general volunteer, a big need is helping in the kitchen for food preparation.
Food Pantry volunteers help organize and sort food and hygiene items, pack grocery bags and snack packs, and distribute groceries, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and snack packs to clients during pantry hours. DRESS CODE Volunteers are a representative of St. Vincent’s House and are responsible for presenting a positive image to our clients and our community. Volunteers should dress appropriately for the work area to which they are assigned and are expected to exercise good judgement and dress appropriately. • Appearance should be neat and clean • No short shorts, crop tops baring the midriff area, sheer, or low-cut tops • No open-toed or open-backed shoes in the Food Pantry or while doing maintenance work • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry while volunteering at SVH, and do not bring valuables with you or leave them in your car while volunteering (we do have small lockers in the Pantry area)
To deliver groceries & hygiene supplies to over 140 families in crisis that have no mode of transportation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in personal vehicles & alongside with other volunteers. Dress weather appropriate with active wear & closed toed shoes. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. use personal vehicles & work with other volunteer.
