The volunteer program at Greenwood Pathway House exists to help you make a real difference in your community. Our volunteers are an integral part of our ministry as they share their God-given talents to help our clients. Their compassion radiates through our campus as they provide a nourishing meal, an act of kindness, sometimes just a warm smile and a handshake.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Group Meals & Drives
We always need groups willing to serve a meal to Pathway House residents or organize a ministry needs drive. This is a low-commitment way to get to know our staff, our residents, and our community. We like to recommend that folks start here!
Volunteer Requirements
There are three levels of volunteers that work on the Pathway House campus:
Indirect-Service Volunteers
Indirect-Service Volunteer refers to any person that does not work directly with clients. This volunteer typically operates with staff supervision, in a public setting, with limited if any interaction with clients. Indirect-Service Volunteers might prepare a meal or work in the thrift store.
Indirect-Service Volunteers are required to:
- be at least 18 years old.
- be at least 12 years old while working with an adult chaperone.
- contact the Resource Coordinator to volunteer with the ministry.
- contact the Thrift Store Manager to volunteer in the thrift store.
Direct-Service Volunteers
Direct-Service Volunteer refers to any person working directly with clients. This volunteer is likely to have direct and unsupervised interactions with clients and families, including children. Direct-Service Volunteers might work in the dining facility or transport clients to and from appointments.
Direct-Service Volunteers are required to:
- be at least 21 years old.
- complete a volunteer application - Download a Volunteer Application
- authorize a SLED background check with results acceptable to GPH.
- complete a volunteer orientation.
Disciple-Making Volunteers
Disciple-Making Volunteers refers to those working to enhance the spiritual growth of clients. This volunteer will have direct and unsupervised interaction with clients and families, perhaps including children, while helping them move toward spiritual maturity. Disciple-Making volunteers might lead a Bible study or be a Life Coach.
Disciple-Making Volunteers are required to:
- be at least 21 years old.
- complete a volunteer application - Download a Volunteer Application
- provide a reference from a pastor or church leader.
- agree with and sign our Statement of Faith.
- provide a copy of any relevant certifications.
- authorize a SLED background check with results acceptable to GPH.
- be pre-approved by a GPH Leadership Team member.
