Bluff Park United Methodist Church
Friday, September 10, 2010

The Bluff Park UMC staff works hard to provide its members with volunteer opportunties around the area. Whether you like to work with children, seniors, or anyone in-between, there are opportuties to serve at all times. 
 
Below are some suggested ministries, ministry organizations, and assistance organizations for you to contact should you choose to get involved in helping others in a "hands on" way. Contact information is provided, but should you have any questions, feel free to contact the church office (822-0190) for more information.
  • Meals on Wheels
    Deliver hot meals to the homebound 
    Bill Fields – Bluff Park UMC Route Coordinator: 822-6090
     
  • United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
    Local and out-of-town construction & rehab Work
    John Irwin – Bluff Park UMC Team Chairman: jirwin45@gmail.com
     
  • United Methodist Urban Ministries
    Community Kitchen (Mon – Thurs Meals)
    Children’s Program (tutoring, mentoring)
    Joe Rush Center (Summer mission camp for youth)
    http://www.urban-ministry.com/ 
    Deb Welsh – Volunteer Coordinator:     781-0571
     
  • Church of the Reconciler Homeless Day Program (Tues – Friday)
    Minister to the homeless – teaching, tutoring, clothes closet 
    Rachel Martin - Associate Pastor: 324-6402
     
  • New United Methodist Church (West End) Youth Program (Fridays)
    Minister to teens in the West End area – tutoring, mentoring
    R. G. Lyons – Pastor: rglyons@gmail.com
     
  • Birmingham AIDS Outreach
    Minister with those suffering with HIV/AIDS – office work, food bank, clothes closet
    http://www.birminghamaidsoutreach.org/how_to_help.htm
    Robin Wallace – Volunteer Coordinator: robin@birminghamaidsoutreach.org
    322-4197 extension 22
     
  • First Women’s & Children’s Light Shelter
    Night-time shelter staffing
    Meal preparation & serving
    http://firstlight.digitrends.com/shelter/volunteer.asp
    323-4277
     
  • Old Firehouse Men’s Shelter
    Night-time shelter staffing
    Meal preparation & serving
    cdm@wwisp.com, 252-9571 
     
  • Magic City Harvest
    Food distribution to area programs assisting the needy
    Paulette Van Matre -- mchfood@bellsouth.net
    591-3663
     
  • McCoy Older Adult Day Care
    Support daytime caring ministry with older adults
    Betty Lee – Director: 251-2178
     
  • Society of St. Andrew
    Crop salvage, food distribution in support of local soup kitchens and agencies.
    Rachel Gonia – gleanbham@endhunger.org
    999-0625
     
  • Green Springs Ministry Center
    Teach English as a second language (training provided)
    326-1211
     
  • United Methodist Children’s Homes
    Minister to children in need in our United Methodist group homes
    LuAnn Wages – Chaplain – 1-800-239-3575
     
  • United Methodist Residential Alternatives (UMRA)
    Minister to residents of our group homes for the mentally handicapped
    http://www.umra-inc.org/aboutUMRA.html
  • Highlands United Methodist Community Services
    Provides services to homeless in the Five Points South area
    Reggie Holder – 933-8751
  • Southwest Center (former Riley Center)
    Provides services to families and persons in need (Powderly area)
    Ken Harris – Director – kennethharris@yahoo.com
    925-2944
     
  • House of Restoration United Methodist Mission
    Minister to the needy in the West End area (located at former Walker Memorial UMC)
    Al Lewis – Pastor – 326-0970
     
  • Bethany Home
    Minister to women in difficult circumstances
    930-0144
     
  • Interfaith Hospitality House for Families
    Support short-term assistance to area homeless families
    Marti Holmes – 591-4302
    http://www.interfaithhouse.com/
     
  • UAB Wesley Foundation
    Ministry with and outreach to students at UAB
    UABWesley@aol.com
    542-6644
     
  • Kairos Prison Ministry
    Bake cookies for Kairos Weekends
    http://www.kairos-al.org/kcookies.html