Volunteering at the Ministry

Heartside Ministry welcomes volunteers. Volunteers gain the chance to meet and learn from the Neighbors of the Heartside Community, to see the world from a different perspective, to live out their commitment to act on behalf of the common good. Volunteers learn and grow through experience, conversation, reflection and observation. For those who have not known poverty, homelessness, or the disadvantage of discrimination, it is the ministry’s hope that these social ills are given a face at Heartside. We exist to affirm that all persons bear God’s image, and we believe that in learning to truly meet the stranger as thy neighbor, the familiar words “God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven” grows into an active affirmation instead of a passive hope.

Some of our opportunities are listed below. If you are interested in joining our committed, compassionate team at Heartside Ministry, please e-mail c harlotte@heartside.org or you can call (616) 235-7211.

Art Studio & Gallery Helper/Presence: meet artists, listen, and encourage them on their projects. Distibuting supplies and offering constructive support. Help tidying up and sorting.

Community Room Presence: sit down with neighbors in the community room, help with light clerical work and help in setting the tone of the space.

GED Tutor: work with students on assigned curriculum, help to distribute and to put away supplies and encourage an atmosphere that is respectful, edifying, and generally pleasant.

Pottery Studio Helper/Presence: build relationships with neighbors working in the pottery studio, help to distribute supplies and help with various upkeep tasks.

Receptionist: welcome & direct visitors, answer incoming telephone calls and help with light clerical work.

Special Projects: contact us about special volunteer oppurtunities