VOLUNTEERING, ACTIVISM,
& ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITIES
Plymouth people have a history of being generous with their time, talent, and treasure in supporting worthy organizations, both locally and across the planet. Plymouth members and friends can forge deeper connections on a local level by volunteering with the organizations that Plymouth supports.
There are many ways to provide volunteer service to these organizations: by unloading trucks, reading to children, helping with parties and other special events, delivering meals, doing clerical work, organizing for justice – as well as dozens of other tasks. Contact any of the agencies on this page to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of neighbors near and far.
Volunteering in the Church
Childcare
Assisting in the nursery, Sunday School classrooms, and/or during children's fellowship time. Contact: Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals, smo@plymouthfw.org
Ushers
Greeting worshipers, handing out bulletins, straightening up the Sanctuary after worship. Contact: Jason Vanover, jasondettrow@yahoo.com
Caring Team
Providing receptions at the church following memorial services. Contact: Jan Gibson, jsgibson443@gmail.com
Sunday Flower Delivery
Delivering flowers to homebound and hospitalized members. Contact: Rev. January Simpson, jls@plymouthfw.org
Plymouth Church Initiatives
For those who wish to volunteer as part of a group with other Plymouth members
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Growing Hope Globally (Formerly Foods Resource Bank)
Program Coordinators: Katie and Charlie Charboneau, kbcarboneau@mac.com
Assists people in developing nations to become more food secure and independent.
Indiana Center for Middle East Peace
260.515.9300
www.indianacmep.org
Educates and empowers for peace, justice and human rights locally and globally. For more information, contact Pam Etheridge, pametheridge@gmail.com
Just Neighbors-Interfaith Homeless Network
260.458.9772
Program Coordinator: Ahnee Conner, ahneeconner@gmail.com
www.ihnfamily.org
Provides emergency shelter, meals and professional support for homeless families. Plymouth members serve meals three weeks out of the year.
Study Connection
260.484.4430
Program Coordinator: Lucy Hess, lrh22@frontier.com
Plymouth members tutor Fort Wayne area students at the church on Wednesday afternoons.
Faith in Place
www.faithinplace.org
Brings Hoosiers of faith together to promote renewable energy, energy conservation, and energy efficiency, as a faith response to climate change. Members of Plymouth’s Green Team respond to various FIP campaigns and calls for action. For more information, contact Jan Evrard, peacefuljde@gmail.com
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Partner Organizations
Plymouth members volunteer as individuals at many of the following organizations.
Amani Family Services
260.484.1414
Partners with immigrants, refuge families and the community to promote safety, encourage personal growth and foster a spirit of belonging.
Associated Churches of Fort Wayne & Allen County
260.422.3528
Congregations that are united to support and respond to those in need.
Center for Nonviolence
260.456.4112
Provides education, support and advocacy for victims of violence.
Crossroad Child and Family Services
260.484.4153
Provides therapy, education and family support for troubled youth.
Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana
260.456.4534
Assists people with developmental disabilities.
Faith in Indiana
260.557.4613
Unites people of faith & marginalized people to act for racial & economic justice.
Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity
260.422.4828
Unites volunteers and local investors with qualified families to build safe, stable and affordable homes in Allen County.
GiveHear
260.602.3276
Builds the self-worth of individuals by restoring hearing potential and providing them with opportunities to engage with their communities through service to others.
Inasmuch Ministry
(260) 422-3498
Works with people who are unhoused and/or have low income, providing food, clothes, and financial resources.
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Indiana Beyond Coal Campaign
812.325.0685
www.facebook.com/indianabeyondcoal or e-mail megan.anderson@sierraclub.org
Fights for renewable energy.
Matthew 25
260.426.3250
Offers free medical, dental, and vision services for those in need.
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank
260.471.5802
Provides household furnishing for referred families as they rebuild their lives after suffering disaster, personal tragedy or other misfortunes.
NeighborLink Fort Wayne
260.209.0074
Uses a website to provide a structure that allows the needs for those who fall through the cracks of traditional social services to be connected with community volunteers for home maintenance and home repairs.
Positive Resource Connection
260.744.1144
www.positiveresourceconnection.org
Support those with HIV/AIDS.
Safe Families for Children
260.417.8967 (Northeast Indiana Chapter)
Works to prevent child abuse and neglect by building relationships with vulnerable families
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SCAN (Stop Child Abuse & Neglect)
260.421.5000
Works to stop child abuse and neglect.
Sierra Club
https://www.sierraclub.org/indiana/northeast-indiana
Contact Celia Garza at nein.sierraclub@gmail.com
Promotes climate solutions, conservation, and movement building.
Turnstone Center
260.483.2100
Seeks to enhance the lives of people with physical disabilities.
Vincent Village
260.456.4172
Seeks to alleviate the problems of the homeless.
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
260.422.6618
Works to enrich the lives of Fort Wayne central city residents