Volunteer With Us – Shelter from the Storm Ministries

Volunteer

Interested Volunteers:

Thank you for considering volunteering at SFTSM! Check out the opportunities below to get a taste of what fits best with your time, talents, and passions. To start your SFTSM volunteer journey:

Existing Volunteers:

SFTSM uses a Volunteer Portal called VicNet. Volunteers use the VicNet app or website to sign up for shifts, view the schedule, log hours, and send and receive messages to SFTSM.

Thank you for your willingness and commitment to serve and make a difference in our community. Your impact goes far beyond what you can see!

Volunteer Opportunities

Childcare

Play with and care for kiddos while their moms attend Foundations programming on Tuesday evenings.

House Support

Act as a representative at the house, offering support and handling tasks like cleaning, reading to kids, or helping moms. Evening & weekend shifts available.

Community Meals

Provide meals for families before Tuesday Foundations classes. Choose from an approved meal list to ensure favorites are served.

Foundations Speaker

Share your expertise with moms on topics like health, life skills, or parenting during Foundations classes. To volunteer, email volunteer@sftsm.org.

Moving Team

Help moms move into new apartments by lifting and carrying furniture. Access to a truck and trailer is helpful but not required.

Committees

Join the Events or Marketing Committee to plan fundraisers or enhance communications.

Maintenance

With a busy and vibrant house, wear & tear is bound to happen. Assist with repairs like caulking and fixing cabinets.

Yard Work

Volunteer outside! Help with tasks like mowing, trimming, and gardening to maintain the grounds.

Group Volunteering

Perfect for businesses, churches, or teams. Contact volunteer@sftsm.org with your group size, interests, and availability.

Volunteer Testimonials

"Pay it forward for those who've blessed you. And show up even if the work isn't as fulfilling as you'd hoped. Just be there. You have no idea what even the smallest of gestures will mean to someone who's feeling overwhelmed and hopeless."

"Volunteering at SFTSM provides me the opportunity to use my talents to engage, encourage, and improve daily lives. When I volunteer, I enjoy the appreciation from the mom's and the curiosity of the kids while working on projects. I always walk away more appreciative of God's blessings and for the SFTSM providing a safe place for families in transition."

"The world is full of struggle and hardships. Coming together as a community to help families is essential, we all have a part. Helping others while sharing the love of God fills my heart with joy. There is no greater gift in life than witnessing someone grow in their knowledge of God, overcome obstacles, and move to a better life!"