Community Ministry

Brothers and Sisters of Christ,

We are called by the Lord to love and serve one another, but you may ask yourself, “How can I do this as the Lord commands me?” One way is to serve and give back to your church. Another way, and perhaps more importantly, is to do the same for your community. There are many ways to help and get plugged into the community, but the question is: Where to start? Christ United Methodist Church can steer you in the right direction. CUMC partners with multiple organizations in the Wheeling community to do the Lord’s work by helping our less fortunate brothers and sisters beyond the church walls. Check out some of the ministries available now below.

House of the Carpenter

The House of the Carpenter, located on Wheeling Island, is always looking for volunteers to help with the following ministries:

For full details on each HOC program/ministry, please visit https://houseofthecarpenter.com/ministries/programs/

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above HOC ministries, please call 304-233-4640.

The Gabriel Project

The Gabriel Project is looking for volunteers Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. They are located in the St. James Lutheran Church, 1409 Chapline St., Wheeling, WV.

Call Jenny Matz at (304) 693-5039 or email at J.MatzNPGP@gmail.com if interested.

The Soup Kitchen

The Soup Kitchen is seeking volunteers to work at least one day a month. They prefer a minimum of 3 people for a team Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Soup Kitchen is located at 1610 Eoff St, Wheeling, WV.

If wishing to volunteer, please notify Linda Bryant at 304-780-1939.

Casa for Children, Inc.

CASA for Children, Inc. (serving Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel & Tyler Counties), on Chapline Street in Wheeling, is always looking for volunteers for the following:

• Be the voice that represents an abused or neglected child in court
• Help spread the word about CASA

If you are interested, please contact Susan Harrison, Executive Director at executivedirector@wvcasaforchildren.com or at 304-233-0333.

Faith in Action

Volunteer opportunities are available at Faith in Action Caregivers. They provide transportation for doctor appointments, pick up prescriptions, or other short trips that allow those in need to maintain their independence. Some examples of their services are:

• Transportation to dialysis
• Transportation for shopping and errands
• Transportation for an older gentleman to Kroger once a week
• Reading the newspaper to a visually impaired woman

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Faith in Action office at 304-243-5420.

Amedisys

Amedisys is looking for volunteers to work with their patients and their families. The care center serves Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties. Amedisys Hospice provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for mentally ill patients and their families. Volunteers are needed to provide services such as:

• Providing companionship to patients
• Providing respite for families and their caregivers
• Assisting patients with household tasks or errands.

If you are interested, please contact Jodi Ozosky-Shoaff, Volunteer Coordinator, at jodi.ozosky-shoaff@Amedisys.com or at 304-907-2931.

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital is now accepting applications for adult and junior volunteers. Several opportunities exist, many with flexible hours and your choice of days.

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Office at 304-243-3303 or email Sheri Harvey at sheri.harvey@wvumedicine.org.

Ohio Valley Hospice

There are many different volunteer opportunities available to work with patients and families, as well as non-patient-related activities for those volunteers who would be more comfortable with such tasks. Some options include companionship, reading to patients, light housekeeping, meal delivery, alternative therapies, playing cards, office/clerical services, and our 11th-hour program.

Click here to learn more about Ohio Valley Hospice.

If interested in volunteering, please call 1-800-458-6124.