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1. Brother Bryan Mission- Help make a difference by serving meals and more. Visit www.bbmission.com to learn more.
2. Blanket Fort Hope- Volunteer roles include writing thank you notes and helping with annual mailing, enhancements and maintenance around the office or Restoration Home, and more. Learn more at www.blanketforthope.org/donate.
3. CASA of Shelby County- A CASA volunteer is a court appointed, trained and committed adult who ensures that a child’s individual needs remain a priority in an over-burdened child welfare system. As a volunteer, you get to know the child while also gathering information from the child’s family, teachers, doctors, caregivers and anyone else involved in the child’s life in order to make independent and informed recommendations to help the judge decide what’s best for the child. Learn more and apply at www.casaofshelbycounty.org/volunteer.
4. Daniel Cason Ministries- There are many ways to volunteer with Daniel Cason Ministries. Host a food drive and volunteer at outreach events. Visit www.danielcason.org to find more details.
5. Foster Coalition- You can volunteer with the foster care system in several ways including providing meals, babysitting for nights out, becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Child Advocate), and more. Find details at www.fostercoalition.org/donate.
6. Grace Klein Community- You can help rescue good food to go to those in need through the FeedBHM food rescue initiative. Volunteers retrieve good food from local restaurants, grocers, and more and reallocate the food from a trip to the landfill and onto the plates of the food insecure. Visit www.gracekleincommunity.com/volunteer to learn more.
7. Jimmie Hale Mission- Volunteer opportunities include serving/sharing a meal, mentoring a client, leading a chapel service, hosting a weekend event, and more. Visit www.jimmiehalemission.com/volunteer to learn more.
8. Sav-A-Life Vestavia, North Jefferson and Crestwood- Volunteer roles include receptionists, fatherhood leaders, baby boutique workers, baby shower hosts, prayer team members, and more. Find more details at www.savalife.org/how-to-help/#volunteer.
9. Sav-A-Life Shelby- Volunteer opportunities include areas such as sonographer, appointment setter, client advocate, church ambassador, and more. Learn more and apply to volunteer at www.savalifeshelby.org/volunteer.
10. The Foundry- There are many ways to volunteer with The Foundry including becoming a Foundry mentor, mealtime speaker, and even at home projects. You can also sign up to volunteer in a specific outreach area such as the Bessemer Men’s Program. Learn more www.foundryministries.com/get-involved/volunteer.
11. Vapor Ministries- One practical way you can support Vapor Ministries is by volunteering at their thrift stores. Ongoing volunteers are needed in areas such as sorting clothing, organizing books, stocking and organizing merchandise, and more. Learn more at www.vaporthrift.com/volunteer.
12. The Learning Tree- Volunteer opportunities include reading to the children, designing classroom materials, painting children’s furniture, and more. Find more details at www.learning-tree.org. †
