We invite you to volunteer with us!
Our volunteers help us sustain this ministry. And as members of the Body of Christ, we work together in accordance with His will to further the Kingdom of God and bless the lives of our struggling neighbors.
Our 75+ volunteers keep Fairhaven Rescue Mission running smoothly and efficiently. The enthusiasm and compassion they bring, and the passion they have for serving their neighbors, has a direct and positive affect on the work we all do and the guests that walk through our doors.
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We can’t do this without your help. Your willingness to serve the Lord and your struggling neighbors has a direct, visible impact: you are helping us heal and transform lives in real time.
We would love for you to join us! Find out about current opportunities and how to volunteer below!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Guidelines
- Food Donation Pick-Ups
- What this entails: picking up food donations from one of our supporting grocery stores/restaurants and bringing the donations to Fairhaven
- Thursday morning – GFS in Florence, KY
- What this entails: picking up food donations from one of our supporting grocery stores/restaurants and bringing the donations to Fairhaven
- Kitchen Assistance (Weekly)
- What this entails: kitchen prep, cleaning, washing dishes, loading/unloading and assistance with food deliveries, rotating stock, etc.
- Wednesdays 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
- Thursdays 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
- What this entails: kitchen prep, cleaning, washing dishes, loading/unloading and assistance with food deliveries, rotating stock, etc.
- Evening Dinner Service
- What this entails: volunteers would be under the direction of our kitchen manager to prepare/serve meals; arrival time: 5:30 PM
- Availability:
- Thursday, December 5
- Friday, December 6
- Monday, December 9
- Saturday, December 21
- Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas)
- Friday, December 27
- Monday, December 30
- Friday, January 3
- Availability:
- What this entails: volunteers would be under the direction of our kitchen manager to prepare/serve meals; arrival time: 5:30 PM
- Evening Chapel Service
- What this entails: similar to a church service – singing from hymnal and delivery of Gospel message/testimony from chapel speaker; arrival time 6:50 PM
- Thursday, December 5
- Friday, December 6
- Saturday, December 7
- Monday, December 9
- Tuesday, December 10
- Thursday, December 12
- Saturday, December 21
- Wednesday, December 25
- Saturday, December 28
- Monday, December 30
- Friday, January 3
- What this entails: similar to a church service – singing from hymnal and delivery of Gospel message/testimony from chapel speaker; arrival time 6:50 PM
- Thrift Store
- Donation receiving/processing
- Customer engagement
- All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to be eligible to serve – Please note: volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Please keep confidentiality of our guests/clients
- Refrain from lending and giving money to guests/clients; do not buy for or take gifts from guests/clients
- Do not give guests/clients your phone number or address – Use wisdom and exercise caution when sharing personal information
- For questions regarding the Mission and its operations, please refer guests/clients to staff
- Dress code is casual – We ask that you not wear shorts or open-toed shoes
- Report any problem to staff supervisor immediately
- Please do not leave your assigned work area – If you would like a tour of the Mission, please make arrangements with staff
- Check with staff if you’d like to take a group picture – Otherwise, photography and recording are not permitted
If you’re interested in serving, please fill out the volunteer form below.
For any questions, please call Ryan Johnson at 859-491-1027