Mission & Outreach Volunteer Opportunities
MISSION & OUTREACH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Dear Friends,
I am delighted to be with working with you as your Associate for Mission and Outreach. We have an amazing group of long-time ministry partners who do phenomenal work in Dallas and beyond. You will find many old and new ways to volunteer, with more to come. Please let me or your Mission and Outreach Committee know of your ideas for outreach ministry—we are actively expanding our network. And sign-up today to share your unique gifts with our neighbors in need!
The Rev. Robin Hinkle
Associate for Mission & Outreach
Outreach Interest Form
*Fill out the Outreach Interest Form above and our Outreach team will be in touch to connect you with current and future outreach opportunities.
CURRENT OUTREACH PROJECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
I Believe in Angels 2023
Sunday, Nov 05, 2023“I Believe in Angels” is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park. Saint Michael families share Christmas joy with the residents at the Jubilee Park and Community Center by either purchasing one Christmas gift per child (minimum value of $35 to $45) or by making a donation of any amount towards the purchase of gift cards and/or gifts. Jubilee Park families register to participate.
Heart of Giving 2023
Sunday, Nov 19, 2023As a meaningful complement to Christmas gifts, Heart of Giving is a thoughtful way to spread the spirit of the season by purchasing tax-deductible cards that you can share with family and friends. Each card describes how your gift provides tangible benefits for Mission and Outreach initiatives. Participate online or by visiting our tables in the church hallways on Sundays.
Advent Calendar Food Drive 2023
Sunday, Nov 26, 2023Grocery bags with the Advent calendar will be available at church entrances on November 26. Please participate in the 24-day advent journey and return food to the South entrance the first week of January. Parishioners will have the opportunity to learn about food insecurity, pray for the people impacted by hunger, and serve North Dallas Shared Ministries while counting down the days until Christmas.
Foster Elementary Brighter Bites Distribution
Thursday, Nov 30, 2023, 11:00 AMJoin this lively team that gathers at Stephen C. Foster Elementary School to pack bags of fresh produce that will be distributed to the families of students at the school. For more information contact David Boldrick at [email protected].
Christmas Toy Drive at Foster Elementary
Sunday, Dec 03, 2023December 3 – December 19
This year we will be sharing Christmas joy with our friends at Stephen C. Foster Elementary through our first annual toy drive for the students grades PreK – 6th grade!
Amistad Bolivia Adult Mission Trip 2024
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024
Tela, Honduras Mission Trip February 2024
Saturday, Feb 17, 2024
Amistad Bolivia Youth Mission Trip 2024
Monday, Jul 29, 2024ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
View all reoccurring volunteer opportunities at each of the SMAA Outreach Partners by clicking on the plus sign (+) next Outreach Partner below.
Aunt Bette's Community Pantry at St. Philip's School and Community Center
Client-choice food pantry located in the heart of South Dallas which provides quality food items to hungry individuals and families.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Pantry Volunteer: Stocking or distributing groceries to families
Austin Street Center
Transforming lives of those experiencing housing insecurity through innovative programs while providing the basic needs of food and shelter.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Cooking Team: Prepare dinner to be served to homeless
- Serving Team: Serve dinner to the homeless at the center
Bachman Lake Together
To unite the Bachman Lake community to fully prepare children for kindergarten—academically, socially, and emotionally—so they can thrive in school and in life.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Community Workdays: Day of Service–Repairs and Clean-up
- Back-to-School Bash: Help host activities for children as the families sign up for Pre-K.
- Neighborhood Canvassing: Connecting with families to encourage preschool registration.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Gateway of Grace
Integrate and empower refugees to become productive members of society by mobilizing the Church and building Christ-centered relationships, including refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- ESL Classroom Teaching Assistant: Work with refugee adults and children
- Conversational English Tutor: Work with refugee adults
Jubilee Park & Community Center
Comprehensive community revitalization.
Volunteer Opportunites:
- Senior Meals: Provide warm conversations and food for Jubilee seniors
- Senior Bingo: Volunteer at Jubilee Bingo
- Senior Crafts: Help our seniors tap into their creative side during Jubilee’s senior arts-and-crafts program.
- Community Garden: Plant a seed of change at Jubilee! Help our Jubilee gardener grow produce for our families
- Classroom Tutor: Provide mentorship and academic support for our Jubilee students!
- Youth Sports Coach: Make lasting bonds with our Jubilee kids and promote health and teamwork at our Jubilee Sports Club!
- Food Pantry: Staff our new Jubilee Pantry!
- STEM and Art Kits: Help fuel Jubilee programs from afar by making STEM and craft kits! This volunteer opportunity can occur at home.
- Snack bags: Provide snack bags for our Jubilee campers! Volunteers will provide and pack snack bags to be used during after school or summer programming
North Dallas Shared Ministries
Interfaith community partnership providing emergency assistance to families in North and West Dallas including, food, clothing, medical and dental services, and housing assistance.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Clothes Closet: Organize and distribute clothes
- Food Distribution: Pack grocery bags and distribute to clients
- ESL Teachers: Assist/tutor ESL adults
- Client Intake: Meet with prospective clients
- Client Interviews: Assemble information and assist with referrals to resources
Project Moses
Highlighting the truths of human trafficking and sharing the light of Christ with survivors.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Meal Drop-off: Provide monthly meals to survivors at New Friends New Life
- Advocates: Human Trafficking Awareness Month projects and activities
- Education: Providing and hosting education and advocacy events
Saint Michael Positions
- Community Collaborator: Liaison between SMAA and a ministry partner
- Mission & Outreach Committee: Leadership Team to plan and coordinate SMAA M&O Ministry
- Collection Drive: Leader or team position
- Young Adult Planning Committee: Leadership team to plan and coordinate Young Adult projects
- Youth Planning Committee: Leadership team to plan and coordinate Youth projects
- Family and Children Planning Committee: Leadership team to plan and coordinate Children's projects
Stephen C. Foster Elementary
Foster Elementary serves children from 3k to 6th grade, almost all of whom live in homes where English is a second language, and most of whom are impacted by the effects of poverty.
Volunteer Opportunites:
- Tutors: help children (3k through 2nd grade) with reading and phonics
- Community Workdays: Paint and decorate the inside hallways and assist in landscaping the extensive grounds surrounding the school
- Youth Mission Week Day Camp: Our youth will be leading K-6th grade students in a week-long day camp with everything from crafts, sports, music, and a field trip.
VNA Meals on Wheels
VNA Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious, freshly prepared meals to Dallas County residents who cannot obtain or prepare meals for themselves.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Meal Delivery: Drivers deliver 10-15 meals to homebound seniors
- Special Treats: Assist with Christmas bags and other treats to distribute to seniors on the routes
International Opportunties
- Tela Honduras Mission Trip: Mission Team Member for dental, vision, light construction, and children's education programming. View Upcoming Honduras Missions
- Amistad Bolivia Mission Trip: Mission Team Member for children's and family ministry at Amistad orphanage and family center.View Upcoming Amistad Bolivia Missions
Associate for Mission & Outreach
M&O Committee Chair
M&O Committee Co-Chair
