Have you heard about Trinity’s First Annual Great Day of Service? On Saturday October 26th, Trinity members, friends and family will be heading into the community to be the very visible hands and feet of God, serving the Lord as we help our neighbors. We invite you to join us in one of our many opportunities to volunteer your time and talents while making friends with Trinity members. Our main goal in offering this unique, once-a-year chance is to engage Trinity members who may have not volunteered with us in the past. We offer many options, in terms of time, age, and abilities. Commitments range from donations to on site volunteerism from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. We would also like to point out that October 26th is an OSU night game against Penn State, so you will have plenty of time to support your volunteering spirit before you support your Buckeyes!
If you are interested in signing up, you have two options- online or at church. To sign up in person at church, look for the Great Day of Service table outside of your service. Someone will be waiting there to help you and answer any questions before and after each service. You also have the option to register online at http://www.trinityumchurch.
On October 26th, the volunteer teams will meet at the church. Registration will open at 7:45 AM, and all volunteers should plan on arriving at the church no later than 8:20 AM. At this time, we will have a brief sending off blessing. At 8:30 AM, we will head to our sites and begin our work! Volunteers should plan to stay at their sites until 12:30 PM at the latest, unless other arrangements have been made or you hear differently from your team leader. When the date approaches, volunteers will be contacted by their team leaders regarding carpooling and other details for the day of.
Below, you will find small descriptions of each opportunity including age requirements, expectations and more. More information regarding each mission can be found on the registration website.
Broad Street Food Pantry – Volunteers signed up for this opportunity will assist neighbors in shopping within the pantry. Additionally, volunteers may help with entering new neighbors into the Pantry’s database and stocking the shelves with new donations. While there is no age limit to this opportunity, anyone under 17 must have a signed permission slip to join us in volunteering.
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center- This option will have teams at both Trinity and the Resource Center. The Resource Center option is wonderful for families with small children since we will be helping run a pumpkin patch! This team will be assisting as community members bring in canned goods in exchange for a pumpkin, in addition to many other fun fall activities for the community. The Trinity option is wonderful for volunteers with limited mobility or strength, considering we will be packing non perishable food sack lunches and creating lap blankets for older adults.
Community Kitchen Inc. – This opportunity is available for adults and families with children over 13. We will be preparing, serving and cleaning up after breakfast for our Columbus neighbors. We will also be assisting with lunch preparations.
Drive In, Drop Off, Drive On- For those who have other commitments on the 26th, we encourage you to make donations instead. We are looking for both donations and volunteers to sort these donations on the 26th. A list of donation items we are looking for can be found on the volunteer website, and will be going to NNEMAP, Volunteers in Mexico Mission, New Life Clothing Room, and the YWCA Family Center. We will also need plenty of volunteers at the church to assist in sorting and packing the donations. This is another wonderful opportunity for people of all ages and ability levels.
First Community Village - This volunteer opportunity is looking for people of all ages to visit with and brighten the days of the residents at First Community Village. The residents especially love children!
Four Seasons City Farm - Do you like getting your hands dirty? This opportunity may be a great option for you! Four seasons is looking for a large group of volunteers to assist with late fall crops and general garden maintenance. Children are welcome, though suggested age is 10 and older.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore – ReStore is a discount home improvement store that supports the Habitat for Humanity effort. Volunteers will be processing donations, organizing store displays, and working with customers. Anyone over 16 is invited to join in this opportunity.
Harmon Avenue Kitchen - Harmon Avenue Kitchen is a hub for Meals on Wheels. This team will be portioning food, packaging meals, cleaning, and generally helping with the preparation for delivery process. Anyone over 16 is invited to join in this opportunity.
New Life UMC – New Life volunteers will be helping with a deep clean of the New Life Kitchen. Because this is a kitchen environment, those over 16 will are invited to join us.
NNEMAP – Trinity volunteers will be assisting in with many aspects of NNEMAPs food pantry. Jobs include stocking the pantry shelves, painting and cleaning the Pantry, and work in the Pantry’s Community Garden. We invite those over 10, but special accommodations may be made for younger children with advance notice.
Sunrise on The Scioto – Sunrise is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages (especially children!) to interact with our elderly neighbors. We will be spending time with the residents and providing an engaging activity.
The Great Pumpkin Run –The Great Pumpkin Run is a 5K help right in our own Grandview / Marble Cliffs area! This volunteer time will be helping at a water station, cheering on the runners, and helping with the cleanup after the event ends. Children will have a blast cheering on athletes. Please note, those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Wesley Glen – The Wesley Glen team will be visiting with our elderly neighbors, as well as assisting with minor jobs around the grounds such as cleaning out garden beds. People of all ages are invited to join in this opportunity.
Westgate UMC – Westgate UMC has recently begin a Celebrate Recovery program from those overcoming any kind of addiction, and is eager to have volunteers help with church beautification. This opportunity will include jobs such as painting and landscaping.
YWCA Family Center – The YWCA team will be assisting with sorting and categorizing sizable amounts of donations the shelter receives for its families. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
We hope you will prayerfully consider joining us on what will be a wonderful day of fellowship and giving, regardless of your abilities or age! We would love to have you with us to show the community how much Trinity cares!
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace
-1 Peter 4:10
-1 Peter 4:10
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