ChristNet-Volunteer

ChristNet A Partnership of Churches Serving the Homeless


Site Menu: Home About Us Our Churches About Homelessness Our Staff & Board of Directors Our History Guest Stories Want to Volunteer? Frequently Asked Questions Make a Donation Contact Us Our Mission Statement The mission of ChristNet is to provide temporary overnight emergency housing assistance and other services to homeless men, women, and children. We do this by providing a safe secure sleeping space indoors; offering three meals per day; and by maintaining a case manager who identifies and coordinates mainstream resources to help those in need restabilize their lives. ChristNet promotes cooperation among churches and non-profit organizations as we strive to assist our brothers and sisters in God’s family.	Volunteer Opportunities... The ChristNet Warming Center welcomes volunteers. Help is needed nightly at the intake center with registering and welcoming our guests, and we also welcome drivers for the ChristNet Van. Our volunteer coordinator can help you identify volunteer dates that fit your schedule as well as duties that you will be pleased and comfortable to undertake. Orientation and training is provided for both intake workers and van drivers. Volunteer drivers must have a Chauffeur-Passenger license, plus a good driving record and pass a criminal background check. Other ways to help include Chaplain-on-call, night chaperone, cook, equipment mover, laundry person, barber/hair stylist, entertainer, host site coordinator, etc. The list is only as endless as your imagination and willingness to help. For more information about being a ChristNet volunteer or becoming a ChristNet host site serving the homeless, please contact the executive director by clicking here or call us at 734-671-1300. How To Become a Host Site... Each year the ChristNet program seeks to expand its “season” of service to the homeless. Additional Downriver and western suburban congregations are invited to become week-long host sites. A ChristNet speaker is available to talk with your church board or mission committee about participating in this hands-on ecumenical mission program. Generally speaking, a church does not need any "special" space. Some churches host in a large common room such as a gym or Fellowship Hall. Other churches use their Sunday School rooms. One Catholic church houses guests in an unused convent and another church uses its former parsonage! Beds are allocated "dorm" style with the men on one side and the women on another. Special arrangement should be made for families staying at the shelter. All of the bedding, towels and wash cloths, and related equipment is provided by ChristNet. The host site is responsible for providing all of the food and all of the volunteer workers. Your help is truly needed to provide effective, ongoing assistance to those in need of shelter and to expand the warming center season. If you would like to explore the possibility of becoming a host church, please contact the executive director by clicking here or call us at 734-671-1300. The director and a member of the Board of Directors is available to speak directly with the leadership of your church or organization about participating in this worthwhile ministry.
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