2. Many Christians feel obliged to volunteer their time to
assist other people. They feel this is one way of
following in the footsteps of Jesus. It is also a way of
abiding by the golden rule that says that you should
treat people the way you would like to be treated. There
are many Christian volunteer opportunities. All you need
is to do a little research. Depending on what you want
you should find an opportunity to help for a few hours,
several days or even years.
3. Before you look for an opportunity you need to decide
how much time you have. It is advisable to go for
projects that take a short time if you do not want to
commit a lot of your time and finances. You can help to
serve people in a church. Churches that serve food offer
a good opportunity for you if you want to help for a
short while. You can also offer a helping hand during
health days.
4. Help the other church members to serve patients. In
some churches there are specific days when needy
families are assisted to renovate their houses. They are
also provided with clothes and food if necessary. You can
also provide company to individuals who are sad and
lonely. If you want to know what projects are open you
need to contact churches around you. Matching services
will also connect you to different volunteer jobs.
5. If you want to offer yourself for more than a day it is
advisable to look for missions. Short term missions are
ideal for people who want to help for several days or a
week. Many churches have missions going on at
different times of the year. You can easily join a mission
group without committing yourself to a long term plan.
Some of the activities that mission groups engage in
include spiritual education, clothing the poor, providing
medical care and giving toys to kids. If you are doctor, a
therapist or a teacher you can easily use your skills in
such projects.
6. Some organizations have short term projects that
require you to commit yourself for a long time. This
includes delivering bulletins to nursing homes and
residents. You can also be called to assist the pastor to
visit church members who are hospitalized. Some
churches have services that make sure different families
have enough food after the death or birth of a loved
member.
7. Such activities do not take much of your time but they
will be done over and over. They are therefore a
commitment in the long term. When it comes to long
term opportunities it is advisable to go for them when
you are young. Retired people and adults who want to
break a break from their busy lives are also advised to
go for these activities.
8. Most big churches and denominations have chances for
people who want to take part in long term projects.
Participants are sent to different parts of the world
where the church feels there is need. If you apply for
such projects you will be working together with
missionaries.
9. Most of the time you will be engaged in constructing
schools and homes for poor people, feeding the hungry,
providing medical services, disaster relief, providing
spiritual services as well as distributing clothes to those
who need them. It is important to know how much time
you have before applying for Christian volunteer
opportunities. Use your local church to figure out where
you can help.
