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Hope Street is The Greenhouse for People on 26th and Capitol. We provide housing and community to empower broken men, women, and children to cultivate a relationship with Jesus, themselves, and others to restore hope that flourishing is possible for us all.
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Serve Saturday:
Running throughout the school year from September through May, Serve Saturday takes place on the second Saturday of each month between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. We welcome individuals, families, and larger groups to sign up and serve together. Volunteer teams assist with a broad array of hands-on projects, ensuring there is a meaningful task for every participant. There are no age restrictions, so children and families are warmly invited to participate alongside us. We generally limit registration to around 40 to 45 volunteers per session, and since these dates tend to fill up fast, we encourage reserving your spot(s) in advance.
Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8
Weekday Workdays:
Similar to our Serve Saturday events, this flexible option lets you select any day during the week—making it an ideal fit for corporate groups, Bible Study groups, or homeschool co-ops. Volunteer groups lend a hand with a wide variety of practical projects, guaranteeing a purposeful task for all who join. There are no age restrictions, so children and families are warmly invited to participate alongside us.
Family Dinner:
Each Tuesday evening, our Homes community comes together for dinner. We are seeking volunteers willing to supply food for roughly 15 to 20 individuals. You can prepare an entrée paired with two sides, or expand the menu to feature drinks and desserts. Food may be dropped off hot by 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, or delivered between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Mondays or Tuesdays so our team can warm it up later. While this serves as an easy drop-off chance for fresh faces, long-term connections naturally take root, and those delivering are warmly invited to stay and share food with us.
Community Cantina:
Every second Sunday of the month, our community comes together for a required member gathering and shared meal. We are looking for volunteers to help supply this dinner for about 50 to 55 individuals. Meals should arrive hot at Shechem by 4:15 p.m. so everything is set to serve by 4:30 p.m. Plan on spending time with us from roughly 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., as the gathering takes place between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Throughout this session, volunteers also have the chance to connect with our Homes members' children in the gym space.
Afterschool snack for Shechem:
We are seeking volunteers to supply a main dish for our Shechem members to share after school, or as a lunch option throughout the summer months (such as sandwich ingredients, sloppy joes, pulled pork or chicken, pasta dishes, or pizza). This serving opportunity offers schedule flexibility. Please prepare food for approximately 30 to 40 individuals. Additionally, individually packaged snacks for Shechem are always greatly appreciated. Please email Katee for open dates
Wednesday Morning Prayer:
Every Wednesday morning at 9am we gather for prayer at Home at Hope Street in The Vine. Community members, staff, members and volunteers gather to pray for one another, discuss a daily devotional and whatever is on our hearts. Anyone is welcome to join us weekly, monthly, or as you can for the best morning of the week.
Onsite Prayer:
We are looking to build an on-site prayer team. We are looking for people to come on-site during the day to pray throughout our spaces and for specific requests. We hope to have someone onsite everyday, praying for our spaces and possibly with members. This opportunity is flexible with your schedule, but we would like it to develop into a consistent rhythm.
The roles outlined below are ongoing, perfect for individuals seeking to be connected through a steady presence—even if the rhythm varies.
Shechem Daytime Volunteers:
Year round, we offer opportunities for volunteers to come hang out and be present with our adult members at Shechem between 10 a.m. and 3p.m. Simply showing up on a regular basis is key to fostering our community environment. Volunteers connect with members by sharing conversations, playing games, shooting hoops, and connecting in various other ways. If you have a particular skill or connection, we’d love to hear about it; we love to open up new opportunities and resources to our young adults.While this serve time offers scheduling flexibility, our primary area of need is from 12 to 3p.m. This role will require a full interest form completed and a background check.
Shechem Youth Volunteers:
Year round, we offer opportunities for volunteers to spend time with youth. During the school year, we offer afterschool programming from 3-6pm. Showing up on a regular basis is key to fostering our community environment. Volunteers can oversee a classroom and connect with primarily middle and high schoolers by sharing conversations, playing games, offering homework help and connecting in various other ways. If you have a particular skill or interest, we also look for people to bring fun and enriching activities to the space from dessert decorating to woodworking to science experiments. You could also spend time with the youth playing basketball. This role will require a full interest form completed and a background check.
Maintenance:
If you have extra time throughout the week and enjoy handy work, our maintenance team would love your help! We rely on a dedicated group of volunteers to assist with the ongoing care of our 24 member units, shared spaces, and community center. Projects vary widely and include tasks like repairing trim, clearing drains, fixing doors or windows, and general upkeep. This role offers flexibility Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This role requires submitting a completed interest form and a background check.
General volunteer:
Hope Street depends on dedicated volunteers to assist with turning over and staging units for incoming members, as well as helping with office tasks like mailings, document shredding, and general administrative needs. This role offers flexible scheduling Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.This role will require a full interest form completed and a background check.
Have another idea?
We love providing learning and growth opportunities for members across both Homes and Shechem. Whether your passion lies in craft projects, financial literacy, mentorship, parenting skills, health and wellness, or facilitating a Bible study, we would be glad to discuss connecting your gifting with our community inside the Greenhouse for People. Serving hours are adaptable to your personal availability. This position requires submitting a completed volunteer interest form and a background check.
Fall Gala Prep:
Each October, we discover fresh, imaginative ways to share the Hope Street story. We regularly need assistance assembling artistic components to construct our immersive experience, offering engaging, hands-on tasks for all skill levels. Volunteer teams or individuals are invited to visit Hope Street for a tour and crafting session, or our team can travel to your location to host a group craft night.
Organize a Drive:
Our community depends on ongoing donations of essential products. Gather your corporate group, Bible study, family, or local church to collect items such as paper products, cleaning essentials, bed linens, crafting materials, paper goods, and plastic utensils. To organize a collection drive or deliver brand-new donations, please email Katee to learn about our most urgent priorities.
(Seasonal Opportunities)
Back to School Supplies:
Each August, we hold a Back to School event where members gather everything required for the upcoming school year. We curate an Amazon list for ease. We welcome churches, businesses, and community groups to host supply drives, though individuals and families are also invited to contribute directly. Expect the list to be accessible around June or July.
Christmas Store:
Each December, we set up a Christmas store allowing our members to shop for gifts for their loved ones. We focus on providing brand-new items, curating an Amazon list for simple purchasing and ideas. Some suggested donations include perfume, nail polish, diffusers with essential oils, compact tool sets, fresh socks, nice hats and gloves, along with toys and games. While supporters often choose to order directly from our Amazon wishlist, local churches and groups frequently coordinate item drives. The list is available in late October.