Tag: Volunteers

Get involved in GC 2020

Pages, marshals, choirs, and worship liturgy are needed for the 2020 General Conference meeting May 5-15 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Interested? Here’s how to apply.

Mid-Michigan tornado relief underway

Seventy-four homes and some businesses in Shiawassee and Genesee counties were damaged by tornadoes that touched down on March 14.

Serve through Discover Mission

Michigan Volunteers in Mission (MVIM) highlights these Discover Mission opportunities to serve, both in the state and out of the country, during the next year.

Gauging for effectiveness and growth

In this feature from Leading Ideas, church consultant Rich Birch offers some novel indicators that can reveal growth and engagement. 

Recruit some virtual volunteers

Even when they can’t be physically present, there are people who would love to lend a hand in cyber service. Make a plan and start recruiting virtual volunteers today.

Have scissors, will travel

Skilled stylists helped nearly 20 children in Oklahoma kick off the new year with new looks.

Why don’t people volunteer?

What’s the difference between a volunteer and a servant? Nurture a higher level of commitment.

When volunteers aren’t working

This edition of Leading Ideas addresses what to do when the wrong people are on the bus.

Flood recovery wraps up

The Northwest Detroit Flood Recovery Project hopes to finish 25 rebuilds, still waiting action, before the end of 2016.

Help a homeowner touched by flood

The NW Detroit Flood Relief Project is looking for “muck out” teams able to spend a week in Detroit.