Volunteering with Community Ministries

There are many ways to volunteer at All Angels' Church. These are the descriptions of several areas of need in Community Ministries. Please make use of our Volunteer Inquiry Form if you are not a regular All Angels' attendant who is interested in lending a hand.

Outreach Partner (Pathways)

Scope	Be a liaison between the Medical/ Social service team and the active participant through relationship-building and empowering engagement.
Duties	Provide empathy, compassionate conversation and active listening. Offer comfort, hope and prayer when needed. Engage the participant to follow through on various referrals made by the medical team and assist with overcoming barriers to independence. Learn and apply basic assessment strategies to help direct the participant through the cities’ network of services. (Optional) If possible escort participant to various appointments in the community. Training will be provided.
Time Commitment	At least once per week on either Tuesdays or Thursdays for at least 2 hours per day. The hours are between 10 AM and 2:00 PM.

Pathways Server

Scope	Provide hospitality for the Pathways Program.
Duties	Set up tables and chairs, greet guests, make coffee, cut bread, replenish food as necessary and clean up pantry and Palmer Hall.
Time Commitment	Tuesdays and Thursdays; At least one shift per week 2 Shifts: 8:30am to 11am 11am to 1pm

Pantry Helper

Scope	Assist with the food Pantry.
Duties	Help Purchase/ Collect food for the Pantry.
Time Commitment	The Last Sunday of the month for about 2 hours in the afternoon.

Shelter Volunteer

Scope	Provide oversight and monitoring to Sunday night shelter with staff person.
Duties	Set up and break down shelter beds, dispense fresh linens and sort used ones. Sleep in close proximity to homeless guests to monitor safety. Serve Breakfast. Create a warm, loving environment.
Time Commitment	Stay overnight one Sunday every 6 weeks.

Researcher

Scope	Research current trends that affect the poor and homeless of NYC.
Duties	Search the internet, visit organizations and attend meetings to gather information. Transmit data to Director of Community Ministries.
Time Commitment	At least 2 to 4 hours per month.

Administrative Helper

Scope	Provide administrative support to Director of Community Ministries.
Duties	Possible tasks: help organize volunteer teams, create spreadsheets for keeping data, assist the DCM with grant writing, and other administrative tasks.
Time Commitment	Help with one individual project or on a weekly basis for up to 2 hours per week.