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Good Samaritan Ministries participates in Community Day hosted by Fifth Third Bank at Fifth Third Stadium.

Volunteers - Churches & Groups

Calvary Baptist
Calvary Christian Reformed
Calvary Reformed
Central Park Reformed
Central Wesleyan
Christ Memorial
Ebenezer Reformed
Engedi
Faith Reformed
First Assembly
First Presbyterian
First Reformed-Holland
First Reformed-Zeeland
Gibson Christian Reformed
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Grace Episcopal
Harderwyk Christian Reformed
Herman Miller Women's Volunteer Day
Hope
Hope College Interns
Lakeshore Vineyard
Manna Fellowship
Maranatha Christian Reformed
Mars Hills Bible Church
Montello Park Christian Reformed
North Holland Reformed
North Street Christian Reformed
Our Lady of the Lake
Overisel Reformed
Park Christian Reformed
Peace Reformed
Ressurection Life
Ridge Point Community
Second Reformed
St. Francis de Sales
Third Christian Reformed
Third Reformed
Victory Point
Without Walls
Zion Lutheran

“Thank you for the opportunity to serve alongside your organization as part of our annual Women's Volunteer Day . . It helped us achieve our goal to raise awareness of issues affecting women and children in our community.”
-Herman Miller Women's Volunteer Day Committee Chairperson, September 2007

How you can Help

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Faith in Youth Partnership
- Tutor a middle school student one-day a week, for a semester.
- Mentor a middle school student, one-hour, once a week, for at least one-year.
- Deliver a special activity (arts, recreation, drama, etc.) to a group of middle school students after school.
- Use your professional expertise.  
 - Provide a job shadowing experience for a middle school youth.
 - Provide a half-day professional development training for the 10 AmeriCorp Members to give them tools to be leaders and engaged in our community.

Financial Counseling
Job: Help families repair credit, establish a workable budget and meet financial goals.
Hours: 2-4 hours per month.
Training: 4 hours of initial training by GSM staff.
Age: 18 and up.

CarLink
Job: Provide financial counseling and basic car ownership orientation to clients needing reliable transportation.
Hours: 2-4 hours per month.
Training: 4 hours of initial training by GSM staff.
Age: 18 and up.

Clearinghouse
Job: Through a network of more than 80 churches the Clearinghouse responds to over 3,000 emergency requests each year. Typical needs include transportation, child care, home repair, financial needs and medical services. Volunteers screen and refer clients to existing community resources or local churches.
Hours: 3 hours per week.
Training: 3-4 hours of initial training by GSM staff.
Age: 18 and up.

Community Housing Partnership
Job: Provide emotional and spiritual support to homeless families. Provide encouragement to families as they work to overcome barriers to securing and maintaining permanent housing.
Hours: Church volunteer support will vary depending on the needs of the family. Case Management, Financial Counseling & Life Skills Training are offered by CHP staff.
Training: 3-4 hours of initial training by GSM staff.
Age: All ages.

Receptionist
Job: Operate a multi-line telephone system and greet visitors and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
Hours: 4 hours per week
Training: 3-4 hours initial training by GSM staff.
Age:  17 or older

Visit the Good Sam Photo Gallery to volunteers in action!

To volunteer or for more information contact
our Volunteer Coordinator or call
Good Samaritan Ministries at (616) 392-7159.