Year of Kindness: Volunteer Opportunities
The Connections Committee challenges you to spread your kindness out into the community by volunteering. Studies suggest that our acts of kindness and generosity can have meaningful ripple effects in our communities.
There are lots of volunteer opportunities throughout the community. Below are a few opportunities with our WPC partners.
Tuesday, August 1, 6:00-8:00 PM: National Night Out. Help us welcome neighbors on the north lawn. Westminster will be hosting the Isiserettes, emergency and safety vehicle tours, and more in the north parking lot. We will be handing out popcorn and water to people in the neighborhood. And hosting the Isiserettes with pizza after their performance. We need your help to make all this happen.
*This event qualifies for Silver Cord Hours.
Please contact Susan at 515-274-1534 or sdenton@westpres.org if you can help.
Saturday, August 26, 9:00-11:30 AM, 1007 Shaw Street, Des Moines: Westminster’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bunk Bed Build & Bedding Drive. Come join us to help build beds for children who don’t have beds of their own! No building experience necessary! The Sleep in Heavenly Peace team will provide instruction and tools. Children age 12 and older are also welcome to build if they are accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to Susan at sdenton@westpres.org or 515-274-1534.
You can also help by donating new (standard) twin-size bedding including sheets, pillows and blankets or donating online at shpbeds.org or in the church office.
Family Promise Host Week: August 6-13:
Most needed volunteers:
Evening Hosts (6:30-8:30 PM) After the meal, play games, talk, watch a movie with the families, respond to guest needs or just be present in the building if they decide to return to their rooms. You are free to leave once the overnight host/s arrive.
Overnight Hosts (8:30 PM-7:00 AM) Volunteers spend the night providing hospitality until families go to their rooms. We must have someone present until the day center opens at 7 AM (weekdays) or 8 AM (Saturday) and for anything that may occur during the night. Once the Family Promise staff arrive, you are free to leave.
How to sign up: Go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A44ACAC2BA5F58-family1
If you have any questions, please contact JoAnn Latta, Family Promise Host Coordinator, at joannlatta@yahoo.com or 515-490-4134.