Serve Near
We believe it is important to serve in our community and help those around us. FBC serves alongside our ministry partners to meet the needs of our community in different ways. There are many opportunities to volunteer.
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ALL STARS CLUB
All-Stars Club provides fun and faith-based programs for children and adults with special needs. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month in the SHED for the best party in town! Volunteers are needed to serve as buddies to the All-Stars for an evening of sports, karaoke, dancing, and a time of worship and devotion. Sign up using the link below as dates are released.
All Stars Club – Volunteer Buddy
Come volunteer as a buddy for the night with one of our all-stars and make a difference!
By volunteering as a buddy you will:
- Make a difference in the life of an all-star by being a much needed friend
- Afford their parents or caregiver a night of essential rest
- Show in action how much these families are cared for by our community
You don’t need any experience to be a part of our volunteer team. We have experts onsite that will match you with an All-Star that fits your experience and be on hand to help in any way possible.
If you would like to get involved in volunteering, click here to sign up.
The S.E.R.V. Team
SERV (Specialty Event Role Volunteer) manages all the details and logistics that go into hosting an All-Stars Club and creating a fun and safe environment that is enjoyed by All-Stars and Buddy volunteers. See below for details on each role and email Cora if you are interested in serving.
HOST TEAM
The “green” team ensures the logistics and entertainment of each All-Stars Club are set up and managed properly. The Host Team includes: Setup, First impressions/Check-in, Photography/videography, Karaoke Emcee & Snack table
SAFETY TEAM
The “orange” team ensures 100% safety at each event for all participants. They monitor each room and its exits to ensure participants are following proper safety rules and addresses any medical needs that may arise. The Safety Team includes: Medical professionals (minimum age 21, current BLS certification, degrees can include: CNA, EMT, at least 1 year of a nursing program completed, or at least 1 year of medical school completed) & Room monitors
CARE TEAM
The “red” team ensures all BUDDY volunteers are equipped and supported throughout the entire event. Care volunteers have a moderate to high level of experience working with individuals with special needs and have served at the All-Stars Club for at least 3 events as a BUDDY.
DENVER STREET SCHOOL
The Denver Street School is all about bringing hope, a second chance, and the love of Christ to Denver’s at-risk youth through quality education in a safe environment and a supportive network of loving, caring adults. Volunteers of all ages, individuals and groups, are needed to serve in a variety of ways, from packing birthday boxes and playing flag football to greeting at the front door or sharing your skills as a guest in one of their classes. To find out more about DSS and see how your gifts and skills can be used, click the link below.
Get Involved
If you want more information and want to get involved, visit the Denver Street School website.
RESTORATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Restoration Outreach Programs (ROP) seeks to meet needs, build relationships, and restore lives through Christ in our East Colfax community. They work to provide resources and develop relationships that lead people to lives of self-sufficiency, and to provide mentoring and a consistent, safe place for teens and children, thereby building character and stability in their lives and introducing them to Jesus. SELAH is ROP’s children’s program that exists with the goal of providing quality, Jesus- centered programing for inner city and refugee children on and around East Colfax.
Serve with Selah
- What: Serve and share the love of Christ with refugees and at risk littles living on east Colfax. Volunteers engage kids by playing games, doing prize giveaways, assisting with math and reading skills, and most importantly, by sharing a story from God’s living Word and praying with the them and their families.
- Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Dates: Monday nights beginning September 19, 2022
- Location: 1540 Boston Street Aurora, CO 80010
To learn more or sign up, email Ashley at Ashley@ROPServes.org
Selah Homework Help
- What: The tutoring program provides academic and homework help for elementary students at Crawford Elementary. During the program, the students work with a tutor building their knowledge and skill base (including reading) as they build relationships in a supportive, encouraging, and safe learning environment.
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- Time: 3:00 – 4:45 p.m.
- Dates: Thursdays
- Location: Crawford Elementary 1600 N. Florence St. Aurora, CO 80010
To learn more or sign up, email Ashley at Ashley@ROPServes.org
Christmas Toy Drive
- What: When finances are tight, holidays often go unnoticed or under-celebrated. Donations of toys for children 0-18 or gift cards (in $25 denominations) are needed to bless children in Aurora.
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- Dates: Donations are accepted November 1 – December 15.
- Location: Crawford Elementary 1600 N. Florence St. Aurora, CO 80010
To learn more or sign up, email Ashley at Ashley@ROPServes.org
More Information
- Learn more about Restoration Outreach Programs and all the work they do on their website.
DAYS FOR GIRLS
What if not having feminine hygiene supplies meant DAYS without school, work, or community? Days for Girls is intent on giving these women and girls days back by providing reusable and sustainable hygiene kits that last 2-4 years, giving them 240 days back!
Days for Girls Maker Days
- What: Volunteers will serve with sewing and non-sewing tasks needed to create the DFG kit components.
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – come anytime and stay the whole time or just an hour!
- Dates: typically the 3rd Wednesday of every month
- Location: The SHED at Foothills Bible Church 6100 South Devinney Way Littleton, CO 80127
RSVP Required. Sign-up here.
Days for Girls Maker Nights
- What: Volunteers will serve with sewing and non-sewing tasks needed to create the DFG kit components. We will meet one Saturday night every other month.
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Dates: typically the 3rd Saturday of every other month
- Location: The SHED at Foothills Bible Church 6100 South Devinney Way Littleton, CO 80127
RSVP Required. Sign-up here.
Donations
- Items are needed to complete the kits
- Donations can be delivered to the Main Office (Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or to a DFG Maker Event
- Items Needed: Bikini style cotton panties Girls 10-16 or Women’s 5-7
More Information
Contact the Days for Girls Littleton chapter through their Facebook page or by emailing Reba from the Littleton chapter. Learn more about Days for Girls and all the work they do on their website.
OPEN DOOR MINISTRIES
Open Door Ministries’ mission is to show mercy, build community, and make disciples for Christ in urban Denver. They exist to provide practical help and hope to people who are homeless or low income.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Volunteer
- What: Groups/families are needed to bring breakfast already prepared and in “to go” containers of some sort to serve the guests at ODM. Groups have made breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and “snack bags” of all prepackaged food and fruit, for example. ODM provides the coffee. Volunteers set up tables outside and pass out breakfast. If your group wants to provide breakfast only, the staff at ODM will pass it out.
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- Dates: Saturdays (you can serve one-time, weekly, or monthly)
- Location: 1567 N Marion St, Denver, CO 80218
- To register: Contact Jessica Wilson at jessica@odmdenver.org or 720-975-0109
Other Opportunities to Volunteer at ODM
- Whether you’re looking for a one-time opportunity, group project day, or to regularly get involved with one of the ministries, they’ll get you connected.
Click here to sign up for other opportunities through Open Door Ministries!
Te Veo House - Volunteers
- What: Open Door Ministries is opening a new short-term transitional house for women in crisis, empowering them to get back on their feet. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, including home host on the weekends or providing meals.
- Time/Date: Varies
- Location: Te Veo House 1520 N. Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218
- To learn more or to sign up to serve, email Lena at lenaodm7@gmail.com and Kenzie at kenzie@odmdenver.org
Donation Request
- Open Door Ministry’s Family Room is a place where homeless can easily access resources. They daily offer hospitality and a safe place for homeless.
- Donations can be delivered to the Foothills Bible Church main office (Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
- Items Needed: coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, 6 oz. or 8 oz. coffee cups, plastic spoons and stir sticks.
More Information
Learn more about Open Door Ministries and all the work they do on their website.
HANDS OF THE CARPENTER
Hands of the Carpenter serves women in need with automobile repair and maintenance to support the women’s desire for economic self-sufficiency. For each woman Hands of the Carpenter serves, the need for automobile repair is immediate. Without it, she can lose her job, without a job, she could lose her home and then suddenly a seemingly simple repair can lead to homelessness.
Pit Crew Volunteer
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- What: Hands of The Carpenter (Hands) is dedicated to providing help and HOPE to single women in need striving to be economically self-sufficient. Unreliable vehicles threaten their ability to get to work, provide for their children, and causes overwhelming fear and frustration. To increase the number of women that can be served, teams (called “Pit Crews”) consisting of 4-5 skilled volunteers are being formed to use Hands’ repair shop in Golden. Each Pit Crew has a team lead and volunteers 3 or 4 hours per shift – during a consistent evening once a month or Saturday each month. Teams complete minor repairs and maintenance, generally working on previously diagnosed donated vehicles or those owned by women in need that Hands is serving. Most every tool needed is already on site, but volunteers are welcome to bring their favorites.
To lead a team, be part of one, or learn more: Contact Dan at dan@ehands.org or call 720-710-8845.
Donation Request
- While vehicle donations can be a great tax deduction – that’s just the beginning. If you are considering this type of a gift, you are on the road to changing one or more lives! Hands is able to accept most any vehicle (including cars, trucks, boats, RV’s and motorcycles) – running or not! Hands will use your generous gift in one of three ways: We may provide minor repairs to safe and reliable vehicles (if needed), then provide it for to a single mother or widow in need. If it is in need of major repairs and not safe to drive, it will be used for parts or sold with the proceeds going to provide repairs for women in need! If it is a high value vehicle ($5,000 or more) or a luxury vehicle, we would likely sell this type of vehicle and use the proceeds for multiple repairs and/or place multiple vehicles with women.
- To donate: Visit ehands.org, gather the title and keys, and Hands will provide necessary receipts and pick up, if necessary.
More Information
Learn more about Hands of the Carpenter and all the work they do on their website.
MEAN STREET MINISTRY
Mean Street Ministry is focused on serving the working poor along West and East Colfax Avenue. They are dedicated to bringing the love of Christ to those who feel disconnected from family, community and God and provide a safe environment for lay Christians to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Street Ministry
- What: Volunteers are needed to go to the streets and door-to-door at motels to meet needs, pray for people, and distribute food and resources.
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Dates: Tuesdays (you can serve one-time, weekly, or monthly)
- Location: 1380 Ammons Street Lakewood, CO 80214
Food Bank and Cafe Ministry
- What: Volunteers are needed to make and serve food in the Café, sit and visit with clients (listen to them and offer prayer), and clean and organize the food bank.
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (you can serve one-time, weekly, or monthly)
- Location: 1380 Ammons Street Lakewood, CO 80214
Office Volunteer
- What: Volunteers are needed to answer the phone, take messages, and answer simple questions about Mean Street. They will also greet clients, and learn about resources to help and direct them. Volunteers will communicate, pray with, and listen to the clients and serve alongside the Mean Street Ministry staff.
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (you can serve weekly or monthly)
- Location: 1380 Ammons Street Lakewood, CO 80214
Prayer Time
- What: Please join them to pray for the homeless in Jefferson County.
- Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- Dates: Tuesdays (you can serve one-time, weekly, or monthly)
- Location: 1380 Ammons Street Lakewood, CO 80214
No sign up – just show up!
Donation Request
Mean Street Ministries Food Bank distributes toiletries in addition to food. Donations are always needed for the following items to keep their pantry stocked.
- Donations can be delivered to the Foothills Bible Church main office (Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
- Items Needed:
- Men’s and women’s winter coats – the larger the size, the better (no children’s coats please – we have plenty for now)
- Warm gloves and mittens – the larger the size, the better
- Small size toiletries
- Thermal underwear
- Sweatshirts and sweatpants
- Sleeping bags
- Large dark colored warm blankets
- Ready to Eat foods with a pop-top: peanut butter, jelly, tuna fish, canned chicken, soups.
More Information
Learn more about Mean Street Ministries and all the work they do on their website.
SEVERE WEATHER SHELTER NETWORK
Severe Weather Shelter Network partners with the community to provide emergency, overnight shelter on life threatening winter nights for individuals living on the street.
Pack and Deliver Meals
- What: Volunteers will gather on designated shelter nights, assemble meals and deliver them to our guests in the motels.
- When: 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. (depending on role)
- Dates: Share your availability with SWSN and you will serve if that night is a severe weather night (below 32 degrees wet or below 20 degrees dry)
Prayer Team
- What: Your group will be assigned a specific motel to pray for over the course of the season. Pray for protection, health, and the revealing of the Kingdom in the places where darkness lives.
- Contact Tracy Thayer at tracy@swshelternetwork.com or 720-515-9313 for more information and to get connected.
Guest Registration and Motel Voucher Distribution
- What: Volunteers will be a be a warm and friendly face, register guests for the Severe Weather Shelter Network program, and distribute motel vouchers.
- When: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Dates: Share your availability with SWSN and you will serve if that night is a severe weather night (below 32 degrees wet or below 20 degrees dry)
Donation Request
Severe Weather Shelter Network has some basic supplies on hand for their guests. Items are needed for men and women and should be new.
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Donations can be delivered to the Foothills Bible Church main office (Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
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Items Needed: sleeping bags, large backpacks (blue, black, or brown), new men’s underwear, new women’s underwear, wool socks, winter ski gloves, hot hand warmers or hot foot warmers, winter stocking caps (blue, black, or brown), 8-ft tarps (green, brown, or camouflage) and sweat pants.
More Information
Learn more about Severe Weather Shelter Network and all the work they do on their website.
Christ’s Body Ministries
Christ’s Body Ministries feeds, clothes, heals, and shares the Gospel 365 days a year reaching Denver’s poor and homeless! They are a church, rescue mission, resident community, the offer respite care and a day shelter, and do a weekly food outreach ministry. Their vision is to see the homeless, love them and help them rise in Christ!
Denver Burrito Brigade
- What: Christ Body Ministries is distributing 1500-1600 burritos to the homeless each month and are asking groups to make and donate 100 – 400 burritos (a $25-$100 investment).
- For more information or to register, contact Tiffany at 303-860-1272.
Lettie's Lunches
While Christ Body Ministries distributes hot meals to the homeless, this group serves alongside them to provide sack lunches to those in need in downtown Denver.
Donations:
- Donations can be delivered to the Foothills Bible Church main office (Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
- Items Needed:
- Peanut Butter & Jelly (Strawberry preferred as it spreads the best but any jelly is great.)
- Protien Bars, Granola, and Cereal Bars
- Oranges
- Cookies
- Snack packs of chips
- Eggs
- Lunch Sacks, plastic Ziploc bags for sandwiches and cookies
- Water
Volunteers:
- Volunteers are needed to distribute the meals (and other basic supplies). This key element is important because it allows us to meet basic needs while proclaiming the good news of Jesus! Please contact the church and we will connect you with Paul about serving!
Bi-Annual Clean-Up of Christ Body Ministries
- What: Twice a year, volunteers are needed to deep clean Christ’s Body Ministries.
- Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Dates: Saturdays (you can serve one-time or annually)
- Location: 850 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203
Donation Request
Christ Body Ministry has a need for men’s underwear and socks.
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- Donations can be delivered to the Foothills Bible Church main office (Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
More Information
Learn more about Christ’s Body Ministries and all the work they do on their website.
OTHER LOCAL OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
GraceFull Community Cafe
- What: GraceFull Community Café’s goal is to provide a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well, and be inspired to give back. Volunteer opportunities are open now for June-August to help run the Café alongside their limited full-time staff. They are looking for people who enjoy learning, serving in their community, and meeting new people. Volunteers of any age can serve but they do ask for a 1 to 1 parent/child ratio. Tasks include food runner/busser, food prep, and clean-up/dishwasher.
- Date/Time: Weekly: Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m; Tuesday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m; Saturday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (experienced dishwashers only!)
- Location: GraceFull Community Café, 5610 S Curtice St, Littleton, CO 80120
