Courtesy of Brethren Disaster Ministries

A Children's Disaster Services volunteer helps a boy rebuild his world.

Courtesy of Brethren Volunteer Service

Language learning in South Sudan

Prayer at the table in Brazil

Workcamp participants

Workcamp participants

Courtesy of Zigler Hospitality Center

Volunteer opportunities

There are many ways to serve God through the Church of the Brethren. For details, visit web pages for the specific offices or projects listed below. If you do not see an opportunity here that matches your gifts, please contact us to tell us how and where you feel called to serve.

Brethren Disaster Ministries

Rebuilding homes

Age requirements: 14 years old (with parent), 15 and up without parent

Time commitment: usually one week (Sunday through Saturday)

Location: various around the U.S. and Haiti

Opportunities for all ages (location and time commitment vary)

Assemble relief kits

Hold a fundraiser for Brethren Disaster Ministries

Longer-term opportunities (age 18 and up)

Train to serve as part of a project leadership team

Serve as a project cook or other longer-term volunteer

Needed immediately: Electricians in Minot, North Dakota, journeyman or master level

Time commitment: at least two weeks

For details about any of these opportunities, see www.brethren.org/bdm

Children's Disaster Services

Certified CDS volunteers assist children following a disaster

Requirements: age 18 and up, successfuly complete a 27-hour workshop, clean background check

Time commitment and locations vary according to the circumstances

For more information, visit www.brethren.org/cds

Brethren Volunteer Service

Time commitment: One year or more

Age requirement: varies by project, age 18 and up, including opportunities for older adults

Locations: U.S. and worldwide

For detailed project information, see www.brethren.org/bvs

Opportunities for all ages: "Adopt a BVSer," pray for volunteers, and/or send Christmas cards. E-mail bvs@brethren.org for more information or sign up to receive e-mail notification from BVS two or three times per year (including the list of volunteers for Christmas cards).

Global Mission and Service

Opportunities for all ages (locations and time commitments vary)

Suport a mission worker

Pray for mission workers

Invite a mission worker to your church

Plan a mission awareness event

Raise money for missions

Join the Global Mission Advocate Network

Workcamps

Age requirement: age 14-17 if parent also attends. Age 18 and up (without parent)

Time commitment: one to three weeks. Watch for dates for upcoming workcamps.

Location: Nigeria, South Sudan, and other locations.

Mission workers

Age requirement: age 18 and up. Please contact GMS for details on current opportunities and how your gifts might fit.

www.brethren.org/partners

Workcamps

Opportunities exist for junior high (grades 6-8), senior high (grades 9-12), young adults (18-35) and intergenerational (11 and up).

Time commitment: four days (junior high) to one week during the summer

Locations: Various places around the U.S., with a few opportunities in other countries

For more information, see www.brethren.org/workcamps

Opportunities in New Windsor, Maryland

Zigler Hospitality Center

The Zigler Hospitality Center seeks Volunteer Hosts and Hostesses to help coordinate and provide hospitality services to guests and visitors of the Brethren Service Center campus. Duties include guest check-in, providing host service during meetings and retreats, providing assistance in maintaining common areas and guest rooms, and assisting in the dining room during meals and banquets. Our Hosts and Hostesses serve as a key members of the Hospitality Center team, ensuring good communication and follow through, and consistently placing the needs of our guests as a top priority.

For a complete description of this volunteer position, or if you would like to discuss this opportunity with a staff member, please contact us at 410-635-8700 (Toll Free: 800-766-1553) or via e-mail at chahn@brethren.org.

Age requirement: Adult  -  Time commitment: One month to one year

Material Resources

Age requirement: Ages 14-17 (with written parental permission), adults. Groups and individuals welcome.

Time commitment: Weekdays, very flexible - work an hour or two or months at a time!

Assist with processing and quality control of health/hygiene kits, help process school kits, baby kits, or cleaning supplies. Unload boxcars and trailers (seasonal).

Brethren Service Center

Age requirement: ages 14-17 (with written parental permission), adults

Time commitment and responsibilities: vary depending on the project, which could be with any of the organizations housed on the New Windsor campus.

Find out more about volunteering at the Brethren Service Center

Opportunities in Elgin, Illinois

Communications team - filing assistant

Age requirement: high school and up

Time commitment: flexible, during weekday office hours

Someone is needed to update our communications files, a decades-long resource that has been crucial to our communications efforts over the years.

Contact the office for more information.

Brethren Historical Library and Archives -filing/cataloging/other

Age requirement: Age 18 and up or age 16 with parental permission and transportation to and from the General Offices

Time commitment: flexible, during weekday office hours

Volunteers will be involved in various filing and cataloging pursuits in the fascinating Brethren Historical Library and Archives collection. Great project for someone interested in majoring in history or library science! Contact Bill Kostlevy, BHLA director, for more information 800-323-8039 ext. 368 or 847-429-4368 or bkostlevy@brethren.org.