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New Life Evangelistic Center

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Join NLEC as a Volunteer to make a difference in the lives of the hurting and homeless. Help NLEC bring the love of Christ to others!

SAINTS WITH A PURPOSE.

Are you looking for a way to make a difference?

Become a volunteer with NLEC and make a significant difference for individuals experiencing homelessness.

You can help us spread the love of Christ to those in need.

We seek dedicated and dependable volunteers, so please submit your application below.

We look forward to connecting with you once we receive it!

Volunteer Application

Search and Rescue Volunteer

This volunteer would work with Joe Colonna in STL County or Ray Redlich in StL City to go out on Street Patrol and deliver food, clothing, and other items to the homeless who are living on the streets.

Joe Colonna and Ray Redlich would determine the hours for this volunteer.

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Administrative Building Cleaning

This volunteer will assist with the cleaning of the building including cleaning bathrooms, emptying office trash cans and recycling cans, and taking the trash and recycling out to the appropriate dumpsters. They will also clean the front and rear doors and windows from smudges, handprints, etc., and vacuum, sweep, and mop floors as needed.

The hours for this volunteer would be from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon Monday thru Friday, or any combination of days according to the volunteer’s availability. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Pickups, Deliveries, and Transportation

This volunteer would assist with the pickup and delivery of donations as needed – some would be scheduled weekly (like the STL Bread Co pickups) others might be as needed. This person (if available) might also assist in transporting Leadership Training Staff to Doctor’s Appointments, etc. as they are available.

Dulce Jones, the Volunteer Coordinator, would determine the hours for this volunteer. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Receptionist

This volunteer will answer phones and work at the front desk (training will be provided).

We are looking for someone who would be willing to commit to working on either Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm – or you could work Monday through Friday (or any combination of those days according to the volunteer’s availability) from 2:00 – 4:30 pm. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Free Store Attendant

This volunteer position will assist in sorting donations and the clothing rotation in the Free Store in Overland, Missouri.

We plan to have one small free store for women and one for men – that would be available to Utility Assistance Clients and then also be available to the ladies in the Leadership Training Program and for the men who work out of the Overland Building.

The hours for this volunteer position would be from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon Monday through Friday, or any combination of days according to the volunteer’s availability. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Sandwich Room Attendant

This volunteer will assist in the Sandwich Room – preparing sandwiches and putting together sack lunches for the street patrol teams and for the Friday HOTS event each week.

The hours for this volunteer would be from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon Monday through Friday, or any combination of days according to the volunteer’s availability. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Administrative Building Cleaning

This volunteer will assist with the cleaning of the building including cleaning bathrooms, emptying office trash cans and recycling cans, and taking the trash and recycling out to the appropriate dumpsters. They will also clean the front and rear doors and windows from smudges, handprints, etc., and vacuum, sweep, and mop floors as needed.

The hours for this volunteer would be from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon Monday thru Friday, or any combination of days according to the volunteer’s availability. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Mail Room Attendant

This volunteer will assist with mailings – the printing and stuffing of direct mail packages.

The hours for this volunteer would be from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon Monday through Friday, or any combination of days according to the volunteer’s availability. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Hygiene Kit Room Attendant

This volunteer will assist in the sorting process for hygiene kits, keeping an inventory of what we have on hand and what is needed.

They would build hygiene kits based on the materials we have on hand for use at Friday HOTS events as well as special events like Socktober, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Hygiene Kits may also be sent to our Springfield center if we have enough of them.

The hours for this volunteer would be from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon Monday through Friday, or any combination of days according to the volunteer’s availability. Once the volunteer’s hours have been determined, they will not change (without prior approval).

This is a volunteer position where we are looking for someone who will be consistent, reliable, attend training, and show up as scheduled (unless there is an emergency).

Expectations of Volunteers

Commit to volunteering
Be kind and respectful to other volunteers, event participants, NLEC Program members, and NLEC staff
Attend volunteer training at required times
Show up on time for your shift
Share the news of volunteering or the event and invite your friends and family to join you in supporting the homeless community

Contact the Volunteer Department

Karen Coleman

Volunteer Coordinator

(314) 421-3020 Ext. 2113

kcoleman@nlecstl.org

Dulce Jones

Volunteer Director

(314) 421-3020 Ext. 2112

djones@nlecstl.org

Mon - Sat: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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