Lincoln Village Ministry is focus is to give the gift of hope. There are numerous ways you can support the work in Lincoln Village. Our services are always expanding so your support is vital to our growth. Please select the ministries that you are interested in discussing with our Volunteer Coordinator.
In addition to the volunteer opportunities listed below, we also need professional services, which include administrative assistance, medical care, dental services, financial counselors, legal services, etc. Since Lincoln Village Ministry runs solely on donations so resources such as commercial printing, video productions, sports equipment, snacks, and paper goods, cleaning supplies, new building materials, etc. are always needed and appreciated. Of course, the work of Lincoln Village Ministry would not exist without the financial support of churches and individuals whom feel called to donate. Financial donations may be given to the general funding of the ministry or the housing ministry. Please consider coming alongside Lincoln Village Ministry to help us accomplish Christ purpose in the community.
Feel free to email info@lincolnvillageministry.com to discuss any details of a particular opportunity in which you might be interested. We look forward to serving with you!
Housing:
Construction Team: Demolition, painting, carpentry, cleanup of construction sites. [2-4 hr.]
Landscaping Team: Lawn care, landscaping, general outdoor maintenance. [2-4 hr.]
Elementary & Middle School:
We work in Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary, Chapman Middle School, and Lincoln Academy. Please let us know if you have a school preference.
Lunch Tutor: Meet on a weekly basis with the same child to assist with homework. [1 hr.]
Math & Reading Tutor: Work with 1-2 children to strengthen their deficit areas in math and reading. Materials are provided. [1-2 hrs]
Library Assistant (Elementary): Organize and shelve books one morning a week. (Preferably Thurs) [1-3 hr.]
Classroom Liaison: Assemble a group to adopt a classroom. Relay communications from the teacher to the group to fulfill the needs of the teacher and students. [1-3 hr.]
Intervention Teacher: Work with a group of 4-6 students,1-4 mornings each week to improve students performance. (Per your availability. Trained by Lincoln Village Ministry; teacher certification is not necessary.) [4-20 hr.]
Morning Reading Buddy (Middle): Read with a small group of students from 8:20-9:50. (Mon-Fri per your availability.) [1-3 hr.]
Office Assistance: Provide office support such as answering phones, copies, filing, checking people in and out, etc. (Flexible Hours.) [4 hr.]
After School:
Pal Around Buddy: Interact with kids who are enrolled at The Linc from 2:45-4:30; includes playing and homework helper. (Excellent for High School volunteers. Mon-Thurs per your availability.) [1-3 hr.]
After School Tutor: Assist students from 5:00-6:15 once a week. [1-3 hr.]
Field Trip Chaperone: Local field trips from 3:00-4:30 each Wednesday. [1-3 hr.]
Meals:
Breakfast Bunch: Provide breakfast for the week for Lincoln Academy. Breakfast cost around $100 and the menu is provided by our nutrition coordinator to make shopping easy. (Food can be brought the Friday before.) (Once per month) [1-2 hr.]
Lunch Lady: Once a month provide nutritional lunch for 16 students and 2 teachers for Lincoln Academy. (Lunch must arrive by 12:00 pm.) (Once per month) [1-2 hr.]
Dine-In Dinner: Provide a monthly dinner at The Linc. (Dinner must arrive before 4:30 pm.) (Once per month) [1-2 hr.]
The Pantry:
Set-Up Crew: Get The Pantry ready by unloading the delivery truck and stocking shelves. (2nd Monday of the month) [1-3 hr. per mo.]
Cleaning Crew: The Cleaning Crew ensures the facilities are ready for our monthly visitors. (1st Friday of the month) [1-3 hr. per mo.]
The Brotherhood: Men are needed to help load groceries and accisty with the overall pantry operations. (2nd Tuesday of the month) [1-3 hr. per mo.]
Professional Services:
Medical Care, Dental Services, Financial Counselors, Legal Services, Construction, Auto Mechanics, Computer Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Administrative Assistance, Etc.
Donations:
Personal Care: Deodorant (boys and girls), lotion, multivitamins for children, hand soap, baby wipes, Clorox wipes, etc.
Rewards: Stickers (small for sticker chart), prizes (boys and girls), candy, etc.
School Supplies: Elmer’s glue (liquid preferred), Expo markers (small and large), copy paper, art crafts (baby-food jars, popsicle sticks, paper, crayons, etc.) books, printer cartridges, etc.
Equipment: Sports equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer, plastic jump ropes, volley balls, etc.) newer computers and projectors (less than 3 years old), flat screen tv, game systems and games, etc.
Food: Snacks, juice boxes, disposable silverware, paper plates, cups, etc.