High Impact Volunteers

High Impact Volunteers are individuals who partner with our staff by helping on an ongoing, regular basis: weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. High Impact Volunteers share the mission and vision of City Gospel Mission, and are valued team members who become an extension of our paid staff. They may provide professional services, administrative or behind the scenes help, or work directly with our clients and guests.

Are you interested in becoming a High Impact Volunteer? Here are a few easy steps to get you started:

• Review the High Impact Volunteer Opportunities below.
• Submit a Volunteer Application.
• Meet with Volunteer Services to discuss options and find out more about the Mission. Contact volunteer@citygospelmission.org or call (513) 345-1026.
• Tour the Mission, talk with program directors, and visit different programs.
• Attend the next scheduled Understanding Poverty Training.
• Review the Volunteer Handbook.

Opportunities for High Impact Volunteers

Outreach Volunteer	Spend time at the Mission talking with and getting to know our guests during chapel and dinner.
Breakfast Attendants	Serve breakfast to the guests who stay in our shelter and come in from the street. Be a friendly listener and encourager, and begin the process of building relationships.
The Outlet	Engaging in conversation and developing encouraging relationships with our guests at The Outlet.
The Outlet - Music Coordinator	Schedules and facilitates live music and "open mic" events at The Outlet.
The Outlet - Music Team	The music team hosts & participates in live music and "open mic" events at The Outlet.
The Outlet - Art Team	Determine and implement art projects and activities offered at The Outlet.
The Outlet - Coffee Shop	Prepare, serve, & run the on-site coffee shop at The Outlet—promoting dignity through service.
The Outlet - Special Events Team	The event team determines, implements, and facilitates tournaments and activities offered at The Outlet.
Relations Facilitator – Evenings	Provide general support to the Mission’s busy staff during dinner and chapel, while helping to meet the needs of guests and volunteers.
Chapel Greeter and Attendant – Evenings	Help to create and provide a warm and friendly environment for our guests as they arrive in for chapel and dinner.
Teachers and Instructors – Evenings	Facilitate an Enrichment Class for our clients and guests in the evening before dinner.
Hospitality Facilitator – Days	Greet and direct our clients, donors and volunteers who come to the Mission. Help answer the door and the phone. Talk to clients and determine who they need to see for assistance.
Administrative Support – Days	Provide much needed assistance to the Program Director; return phone calls, set up appointments, input data, create word and excel documents, etc.
Receptionist – Days	Answer the phone, greet and direct guests coming to the Mission, help with general administrative duties.
Case Managers	Work one-on-one with men who stay at the Mission’s shelter. Develop case action plans, help them to set goals, and document their progress.
Counselor	Provide weekly or bi-weekly therapy for men in Mission’s Exodus Program or Work Program. Help support personal growth as well as emotional and relational healing. Must have a degree in counseling and work related experience.
Exodus Class Instructor	Prepare and teach a 6-week class to the men in the Exodus Program on topics such as life skills, Theology, or discipleship.
Male Mentors	Be a committed friend and an encourager to a man who is recovering from homelessness, addictions, joblessness or other obstacles.
Female Mentors	Be a committed friend and an encourager to a woman who is recovering from homelessness, addictions, joblessness or other obstacles.
Photographer	Take photographs during different programs and events. Must have proven photographic experience and own necessary equipment.
Data Entry Assistant – Evenings	Assist the evening supervisors by entering client and volunteer information into our database.