Why Volunteer at Muskegon Rescue Mission?

Volunteering at Muskegon Rescue Mission is about more than just giving your time; it’s about transforming lives and making a tangible impact on our community. By clothing the needy, feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless, you demonstrate the love of Christ in a powerful way. It takes a community working together to make a difference, and everyone’s unique contributions are vital. Whether you’re serving a meal, tutoring a student, assisting at our thrift store or helping in our processing center, your efforts create a ripple effect of hope and change. Join us in this mission – because together, we can build a brighter future for the hungry and homeless in our community. Your involvement matters.

444 Volunteers donated 6,744 hours in 2023.

Will you join the impact?

Volunteer Guidelines

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to serve on their own.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone and be at least 14 years of age.

Individual Application Group Application Community Service Application

Thrift Store

Serve a Meal

Food Pantry

Childcare

Chapel Speaker

Other Opportunities

Thrift Store

Sort donation
Test electronics
Stock sales floor
Hang up clothing
Organize displays

Donation Processing Center

All clothing donations are sent to our processing center where volunteers and staff work to sort the donations and prep the clothing items to be sold in our Thrift Stores.

Shelter Kitchen

Prepare meals
Serve meals
Grocery shopping
Kitchen cleaning

Food Runs / Grocery Shopping

Work with the cooks at the shelter to pick up food donations from local businesses or complete the weekly grocery shopping for the shelters based on lists provided by staff.

Kitchen Server

Work with staff, guests, and other volunteers to prepare, serve, and clean up the meal. MRM serves three meals a day, 7 days a week.

Pantry

Process donations
Pack food bags
Distribute food
Shop for groceries

Food Pantry

Sort donations, pack food bags, distribute food and keep the food pantry organized. Volunteers are needed every day of the week as we are constantly receiving donations to be sorted and organized.

Food Runs / Grocery Shopping

Work with the cooks at the shelter to pick up food donations from local businesses or complete the weekly grocery shopping for the shelters based on lists provided by staff.

Children Services

AM or PM childcare
Field trip chaperons
Reading time
Homework help
Games and crafts
Tutor

Childcare Provider

Chaperone children from ages 0 – 12 years old as they play in our daycare center while moms attend Bible Study, Life Skills Classes, and Chapel Service. Childcare is needed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as every evening.

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Guest Services

Bible Study Leader

Cultivate and lead a welcoming and safe environment for guests to grow in their relationship with Christ in a small group setting on a weekly basis.

Chapel Speaker

Facilitate the evening chapel service hosted at each shelter with the goal of sharing the gospel with our guests. Chapel Speakers are asked to serve at least once a month.

Life Skills Leader

Instruct weekly courses on various life skills to support guests as they overcome homelessness. These skills can include but are not limited to budgeting, resume building, parenting, healthy relationships or job searching.

Additional Opportunities

Shelter Aide

Assist Shelter Supervisors in their daily tasks. These tasks include but are not limited to guest check-in, supervising guests during dinner or chapel and assisting with dinner service.

Front Desk Attendant

The Front Desk of our Community Resource Center is operated solely by volunteers. Volunteers greet visitors, answer phones and collect donations. This is mainly a seated role.

Seasonal Events

MRM hosts many fundraisers and community events throughout the year. Some of these events include Soup for Suits, ForeShore Adventure Run, Unity Christian Music Festival, food drives and special holiday meals.

Maintenance – Indoor / Outdoor

Assist our operations and maintenance crew to complete various projects around our many locations including routine cleaning, deep cleaning, painting, routine yard work, snow removal, spring clean-up, etc.

Other Opportunities

Hairstylist
Parenting classes
Financial mentor