Volunteer Opportunities at United Ministries

United Ministries provides life changing opportunities for people in Greenville who lack education, employment skills, are in financial crisis, or are homeless.  There are a wide assortment of volunteer opportunities available at United Ministries.  Most of the programs use volunteers Monday through Friday mornings 8-12.  Some volunteers work one morning every week, but others work every other week.

Opportunity- Stocking pantry shelves

                    Packing grocery bags

                    Interviewing participants for emergency assistance

                    Pulling files and filing files

                    Data input

                    Handout out hygiene supplies at the Place of Hope

                    Teaching/tutoring adults who are studying for their GED

                    Leading workshops on employment skills

                    Helping label newsletters (2nd Thursdays)

Time Commitment- Monday-Friday mornings 8-12. Volunteers typically work one morning a week or one morning every other week.

Donation Opportunities at United Ministries

Canned meats

Peanut Butter

Saltine crackers

Canned vegetables

Boxed macaroni and cheese

Cereal

$5 gift cards from places that have pharmacies such as Wal-Mart, Bi-Lo, CVS to help with medications

Travel sizes of shampoo, lotion, soap

Regular sizes of Vaseline, rubbing alcohol, spray deodorant and individual toothbrushes

Hats, gloves, blankets, coats

Reading Eyeglasses

Graduation gowns