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.
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Bright Futures

Front Desk

Greet children and their caregivers, transfer phone calls and answer general questions. This role is mainly seated.

Classroom Aide

Assist teaching staff with classroom management, support students with their tasks, and help prepare classroom activities.

Ministry Opportunities

Evening Chapel Speaker

Spend time connecting and sharing the love of God with guests by leading a chapel service at minimum once a month. This position will require an interview with the Discipleship Director.

Bible Study Leader

Facilitate a weekly small group bible study sessions, guiding group discussions and providing opportunities for guests to grow their relationship with Christ.

Community Resource Center

Front Desk

Greet guests, transfer phone calls, answer general questions, cellect donations, and assist staff efficiently while providing excellent customer service. This role is mainly seated.

Life Skills Leader

Teach guests a variety of basic life skills. These skills can include but are not limited to,  budgeting, resume building, parenting, healthy relationships, interview preparation, or basic nutrition.

Thrift Stores

Thrift Store Assistant

Assist with sorting, pricing, and organizing donations, while providing customer service and maintaining store cleanliness.

Processing Center Assistant

Sort, inspect, and process clothing donations, ensuring items are prepared for sale at the stores.

Shelters (Men’s & Women and Family)

Shelter Aide

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

Kitchen Assistant

Prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist with meal clean up. Opportunities available mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Food Runner / Grocery Shopper

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.

Pantry

Pantry Assistant

Help pack food bags, organize and distribute food items to community members, maintain pantry inventory, and ensure a clean and efficient workspace on Thursday mornings.

Food Runner / Grocery Shopper

Go shopping for food items distributed weekly during pantry.

Group Opportunities

  • Cleaning at various locations
  • Thrift Stores
  • Processing Center
  • Serve or provide a meal
  • Host an activity at the Community Resource Center or Shelters

Other Opportunities

Events

  • Fill the Bowl
  • ForeShore Adventure Run
  • Unity Christian Music Festival
  • Rise Up Gala
  • Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway

Maintenance & Cleaning

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.

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