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Volunteer Opportunities
Note: This section applies to individual volunteers or groups of 6 or less. Groups larger than 6 must contact our Work Camp office at (606) 598-5133 or email workcamp@rbmission.org
Work camp team members that can't work with their groups (for health/physical reasons,etc) but would like to volunteer in another area of ministry must complete an application & background check form (download pdf here or word document here). For living quarters and meals, these individuals generally remain with their respective work camp group.
Volunteers are an important part of the ministry of Red Bird Mission. They render services and fill job positions that otherwise would not be filled. Some of the areas in which volunteers give their talents are listed below. Positions are filled based on the skills and interests of the applicants, and the current needs of the Mission.
Education
Tutors, School Nurse, Secretarial Aid, Classroom & Library Aides
Community Outreach
Transportation Drivers, Senior Center activities, Meals on Wheels, Family Ministries, Christmas Room, Respite Care
Health & Wellness
Doctors, nurses, dental hygenists, and other medical professionals. Must obtain KY licensing.
Economic Opportunity
Cashier, warehouse worker, craft marketing
Community Housing Improvement
Crew leaders, cooks, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, auto mechanics, facility caretakers
Office
Data entry, web development, marketing, secretarial duties, computer hardware/software
Length of Service
Volunteers come to serve for varying lengths of time. The minimum length of service is generally one week. Some volunteers have served at Red Bird Mission for several years. The length of service and abilities of the volunteer will determine the responsibility given for programs and tasks. Persons invited for periods of six months or longer are considered long term volunteers.
Housing
Housing accommodations are provided based on family size, length of stay and housing availability. Basic furnishings include furniture and bed linens. When a kitchen is provided, utensils, pots, pans and dishes will be provided also. The various types of our volunteer housing are:
Lehman Lodge & Volunteers' Quarters: Private bedroom, basic furnishings, shared kitchen & bath
Camp Ground - Motor home/Trailer pads (most with full hook-ups)
Meals
Short term volunteers are asked to pay for their own meals. Long term volunteers are provided meals in our facilities when available. Availability of meals is listed below. All prices are subject to change.
School: Lunch on school days - $3.00 per person
Work Camp: Dining Hall - Only when work groups are here during Spring, Summer and early Fall; Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast, no Wednesday supper, $38.00 per person per week. Meals may be purchased individually at a slightly higher cost.
For an application for volunteer service contact:
Chris Klimecko, HR Director
P (606) 598.3155
F (606) 598.3151
Email hr@rbmission.org
Download an application and background check form.
Word PDF
Mail to:
Chris Klimecko, HR Director
Red Bird Mission
70 Queendale Ctr.
Beverly, KY 40913
