Volunteer

Here at Mel Trotter Ministries, we depend on our volunteers to help us in every area of the ministry:

Our Jenison and 28^th St. stores need volunteers to sort, inspect and organize donations and re-stock shelves on a weekly, consistent basis. Just three hours per week will help greatly. This service ministry is ideal for individuals, couples and small church groups. All store profits are used to support the work of Mel Trotter Ministries.
Early morning childcare needed for our women’s emergency shelter. We are looking for women to share their love for children on Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday mornings from 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Children’s ages range from newborns to five years. We’ll supply the space, toys and support. You supply the love!
• Volunteers can serve at any of our five retail stores in Belding, Sparta, Middleville, Grand Rapids on 28th St. SE and now in Jenison at 7500 Cottonwood Drive! Check out the Volunteer Application for ways to be involved.
Help sort and organize donations at our warehouse at 555 28th St.

• Are you called to mentor or tutor a man or woman in our program? Right relationships and solid learning greatly increases the chance for successful living. Click on Mentor FAQs for details.
• Serve as a mechanic in our Vehicle Donation Program.

Volunteer licensed chiropractors and optometrists are needed to help staff our chiropractic and vision clinics. A commitment of at least one shift per month, 8am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm Monday through Friday is requested.

Volunteer licensed dentists and dental hygienists are needed to help staff our dental clinic. A commitment of one day per month Monday through Friday is requested. Please contact nancybonin@meltrotter.org or (616) 454-8249 ext. 311.

Volunteer registered nurses or paramedics are needed to help staff our Shelter for Public Inebriates. Requirements: strong medical assessment skills, current license in nursing or paramedic licensure and ability to work with inebriated people. Second (weekends only), third (7 days) or weekend shifts are needed for 5, 8, 10, or 12 hours. Training is provided and you will never be on your own. Please contact nancybonin@meltrotter.org or (616) 454-8249 ext. 311.

Volunteer Orientation--If you are a new volunteer or are interested in volunteering, please plan on attending one of these meetings. **Pre-registration is required--Please click here to pre-register at least one week ahead of time. If you have already pre-registered and are unable to attend, please email Vince or call him at (616) 454-8249 ext. 226 so that others may attend.
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Attention groups -- We have added a Group Inquiry Form for adult and youth church groups, businesses, clubs, fraternities or sororities. Click the button below to submit an inquiry.

The starting place for all this is one of the applications below!

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Ask About Volunteering

From serving hot meals to helping out with your professional skills, there are lots of ways you can help the disadvantaged of Grand Rapids. Email us for details.

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