Albuquerque Rescue Mission | Areas to Volunteer

The Albuquerque Rescue Mission has been able to reach out and serve hundreds of thousands of homeless individuals over the years because of the many skilled and comapssionate volunteers that have given their time to help change lives. We encourage you to explore serving as a volunteer at the Mission, once you have seen the face of a life changed you will never want to be anywhere else.

Volunteers needed to pray for the Mission Dec 02, 2011

God has ordained that His provision be released through prayer. The Albuquerque Rescue Mission has intense responsibility, in an intense location, with an intense destiny. We need dedicated Prayer Partners to pray for the Mission’s work and the homeless and near homeless people, the Mission staff, ministry needs, and the fulfillment of destiny. Please contact Vicki Whitby, Volunteer Coordinator at 346-4673 ext 222 or via email, vickiw@albqrescue.org to join our “Prayer Partners for ARM “volunteer group and to receive updates and prayer needs.

Volunteer Profile Nov 04, 2011

Volunteers- your dedicated service, giving hearts and outstanding work are an essential part of our ministry here at the Albuquerque Rescue Mission. Here is our Volunteer Profile/Dress Code and Volunteer Application for you to download, read, and fill out before you bring in to meet our Volunteer Coordinator -

Volunteer Profile

Volunteer Application

Contact Vicki Whitby, Volunteer Coordinator to schedule an introductory meeting and tour of the Mission. 505-346-4673 ext. 222

Holiday Cheer throughout the Year Nov 02, 2011

If you, your church family, co-workers, or organization would like to provide festive decorated cupcakes or cookies for our guests to enjoy on major holidays throughout the year. If you or your group are interested in taking on a holiday- please contact Vicki Whitby at 346-4673 or vickiw@albqrescue.org

Be a Champion! Jun 01, 2011

Volunteer assignments available:

Server: Help in our dining room for either morning or evening meals. Breakfast is served at 6:00 am and Dinner at 5:00 pm. A minimum of four volunteers is needed at each meal. Volunteers are asked to report 30 minutes early.

Clerical/Secretarial Pool: Assistance is needed at various times, helping with the mailing and general assistance in the office.
Construction Help: Both professional and non-professional. This is an ongoing need.

Learning Center Tutors: Tutors are needed to assist men and women in our New Life Program. Tutors for Math English and Computer as well as instruction in filling out a job application, interviewing technique, budgeting and check book management are needed.

Barber: A volunteer barber is needed on a regular basis for the New Life Participants.

Van Driver: A licensed driver is needed to assist with pick-up of donated items. A check of driving record will be required.

Prayer Partner/Prayer Chain: Volunteers are needed to under gird the mission ministry as a whole, for each of the Volunteers, Staff, Board Members and especially for the New Life Participants and Homeless Individuals and Families we all strive to serve. “ Pray without ceasing,.”

Volunteerism- Good for your health! Apr 20, 2010

A study released by the Corporation for National and Community Service found a significant relationship between volunteering and good health! The report shows that volunteers have greater longevity, higher functional ability, lower rates of depression and less incidence of heart disease.

Wow- God is indeed gracious in his gifts to those that give of themselves..

Need a Group Project? Schools, Organizations and Churches! Dec 08, 2011

Help bring hope to the Homeless by collecting personal hygiene items!

Our Mission is always in need of food and clothing for our guests along with all the basic necessities. As a non-profit that exists on donations, we are constantly searching for different items throughout the year. Friends like you save the Mission thousands of dollars each year by providing these critical needs through your generosity.

Here is a summary of our most critical current needs for the next few weeks :

MEN-

Disposable Safety Razors

Toothbrushes

Full size bottles, tubes or boxes
Shampoo
Conditioner

Men's Pants- any kind
Sizes 30-36

Men's Underwear
Sizes 30-36

WOMEN-

Full size bottles, tubes or boxes

Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Lotions
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Sanitary pads

Makeup- Lipsticks, mascara,eyeliner, fragrances, nail polish and nail polish remover

Combs/Brushes
Compact Mirrors
Barrettes
Hair Notions

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

3 John 1:8