Volunteer Opportunities for the month of June:
Volunteer Opportunities List- June 2024
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR
The upcoming school year will be here before we know it!!! To help those families who are in need of assistance, we are once again collecting school supplies to donate to our partnership schools. With all of the sales happening between now and the first day of school, we’ll set out a collection bin in Driscoll Hall for anyone who wishes to drop off donated supplies between now and August 18th.
Thank you in advance to everyone who generously donates to this mission opportunity. The school supply lists can be found below:
https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/67023-hamilton-elementary
CAMP HIGHROAD camphighroad.org
Founded in 1949, Camp Highroad in Middleburg, Va., has been a place set apart. Built with the intention of fostering a love for the outdoors in Sunday School campers, Highroad has been teaching young people about a wonderful Creator in the midst of His creation for almost 75 years. On Sunday August 11, we’ll hear from Colin Hughes about his experience volunteering at and working for Camp Highroad.
Mission opportunities with Camp Highroad are available for individuals and groups with the next in service day occurring on August 17. You can learn more about this fulfilling work day on their Facebook post. All skill levels and interests are welcome, and you can complete a skills survey online to join in the fun as an individual. Please contact Marcey Kellogg to join a group from HUMC Missions planning on attending.
And on September 7, Camp Highroad will be celebrating 75 years of serving our community. All are welcome to join in the celebration of volunteers and sharing the love of the outdoors. You can learn more on their web site at camphighroad.org
ADVANCE NOTICE OF AN UPCOMING MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY
Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue Systems hosts an annual coat drive every year. Last year they partnered with Mobile Hope and One Warm Coat to help Loudoun County residents in need. We anticipate they will conduct another drive this fall and Missions is planning to join in this donation opportunity. We will also invite the community to join us. We will be collecting gently used or new coats, jackets, scarves, hats, and gloves. Missions will deliver to a fire and rescue station. If you would like to donate to this service opportunity, which usually begins in early November, please keep this upcoming collection in mind. The timeframe for collection will be announced as we learn more information.
BACKPACK BUDDIES
A new schedule will be posted at the start of the school year, 2024.
MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY STEWARDS NEEDED
We are looking for stewards to restock and manage the well-used Ted Cody Memorial Food Pantry. Thank you for considering joining in this low-stress, flexible time commitment mission at HUMC. When you sign up for a month, you are asked to please check the pantry on Sunday or the beginning of the week to see if food needs to be added and later in the week (Wednesday or Thursday). Restock the pantry as needed with 3 to 4 breakfast/dinner/snack items.
Judy Fry and Roxanne Tipton will continue to keep our food cabinet (in the stairwell behind the kitchen) full for stocking the pantry. If it should happen to get low during your month, just call, text, or email Judy or Roxanne.
Roxanne – 540-454-4654; tipton04@aol.com
Judy – 540-338-4714; jfry2011@yahoo.com
Sign up to join in: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d45a8ae23a64-food#/
LOUDOUN CARES
Loudoun Cares (loudouncares.org) is a County-wide umbrella organization that seeks to connect people in need with locally available services. They collect and disseminate opportunities to volunteer via an online website that allows you to search for the need that best fits your gifts or passion. Examples of the vital services they connect Loudoun residents with include rent assistance, job services, and emergency interventions. Their Volunteer Center (https://www.loudouncares.org/volunteer/) has a section for those who want to volunteer as well as those who want to list volunteer opportunities. Literature with more information and to learn about this community connector is available in the HUMC breezeway. You can also call them at 703-669-4636.
FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION
Fourth Sunday Food Collection for Loudoun Hunger Relief. Please see the list below of the items that are frequently needed. They also accept grocery cards. Thank you for your generous donations throughout the year!
- Dry beans
2. Whole grain pasta, rice
3. Fresh fruits & vegetables
4. Whole grain cereal
5. Canned meats (tuna or chicken)
6. Healthy cooking oil (ex: olive)
7. Peanut butter
8. Low Sodium soups (under 350mg per serving)