Volunteer Opportunties

We are looking for folks to fill some very important volunteer positions. Below is a thumbnail job description and the weekly hour expectations.

Marketing- Design promotional materials including brochures, posters etc. Write press releases to area media. Arrange interviews with local media. 10-15 hours per week

Fund Development- Analyze budget and giving patterns. Explore new streams of income ie grants. 5-10 hours per week

Project E.A.T.'s Buddy Bag and Student to Student Program Coordinator- Develop a TEAM that would administer all facets (developing menu's, ordering food, unloading food, keeping inventory, coordinating Student to Student aspect, and work on the expansion of the Buddy Bag program. 20 hours per week

Work Team Supervisor- Host and supervise scheduled work teams. Periodically, work teams come to KUO to work on various projects. We are looking for someone to care for team while they are here including: making arrangements for food, snacks etc, welcoming and overseeing the groups work, and be sure everyone has a great experience. Hours dependent on group coming, estimate 10 hours per month.

Furniture Pick-Up Delivery Coordinator- Develop a team of people with trucks that can pick-up and deliver furniture for those in need. 10 hours per month


Director of Preschool Computer Classes- A teacher who will coordinate preschool computer classes. With a grant through Leadership Kokomo, we will be securing several laptops for the classes. Classes will be held at various Outreach locations throughout the city. Initial training will be done by Leadership Kokomo. After initial training the director will train other teachers. Class times, locations will be determined by teachers. The director will train teachers, coordinate classes and if desired teach a class. 4-6 hours per week

Urban Connection Developer- We looking for just the right person to develop a new ministry idea. . The idea is to provide non-threatening places where people can explore the Christian faith--- connecting with each other and with Jesus. The developer will develop the program from ground up. If you feel called to this give me a call and we will talk more. Jeff 461.9618
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Director of Technology -- Someone with computer skills to update and design websites, help with computer networking. 5hrs per week


Art Reach Director- Develop a fine arts classes directed to those that do not have the resources to take lessons. Classes might include: guitar classes, art classes, dance classes, drum lines etc. We ran a pilot program a couple years ago and are ready to start on more of full-time basis. 5-10 hours per week.

Board of Director Member---looking for CPA and/or Attorney. Board Meetings on the second Monday at 6:00 PM



Most of the work can be done at home. The outreach is expanding and we really need your help.

Thanks Jeff


Thank You to volunteers that are already spearheading Outreach Components:

Sidewalk Sunday School Coordinator Mary Ingle
Food Pantry Avery Cosley
Household Pantry Gloria Strickland
Urban Impact Marla Edmunds and Judy Rider(sewing component)
Pine Valley Outreach Leaders David and Gina Kitley(Alto UMC)
Parr United Methodist Church Outreach Deanna Ancil with help from Oakbrook Community Church
Briarwick Apartment Outreach Walt and Cindy Steele(West Middleton UMC)
Vinton Woods Outreach completely underwritten by Center Rd. Church of Christ Karen Ely Leader
Preschool Leeann Hughes
Club 45 at Garden Square Pastor Steve Sherwood
Youth at Garden Square Darren Miracle
Sunday Night Dinner at Garden Square Chris Newton
Parish Nurse leaders Cathy Shaw, Cindi Myers
Riley Mobile Home Park Outreach Caretakers Pete and Norma Blue