As long as poverty persists, we all have a job to do.

 

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SERVE A MEAL

Lunches

Pick a date between April 1st - mid November on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday, to participate in serving lunches.

Dinners

Pick a date between December 1st - March 15th on any day of the week to participate in serving dinners.

Start making a difference today.

Reach out to our volunteer coordinator.

Volunteer Coordinator

It doesn't take much to change a life.

Are you interested in serving your community?

Be a part of the solution and help us reverse poverty.

Be a part of the solution and help us reverse poverty.

 

Compassionate Hands is a network of  Wilson County churches and individuals dedicated to showing the love of Jesus and befriending those experiencing homelessness. We walk alongside individuals to break cycles of poverty. Rooted in love, service, and compassion, we reverse poverty by ensuring every individual has access to essential resources, opportunity for development, and the community support needed to thrive.

SERVING

OPPORTUNITES


  • Overnight Host

    6:00 pm - 7:30 am

    Spend the night with our guests and share the love of Jesus.

    Hosts help create a safe, welcoming space through conversation and support. Men stay at the Hope Center, women stay at a partner church.

    Must be 18+.

    Serve on-site between December 1st-March 15th.

  • Bus Driver

    (Year-Round)

    Drivers provide safe, friendly transportation for our guests.

    Your time behind the wheel helps open doors to meals, shelter, services, and connection.

    No special license required, just a heart to serve and a standard driver’s license.

  • Meal Service

    11:30 am – 1:00 pm / Spring- Fall

    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm / Winter

    Volunteer as an individual or as a group and help to prepare and/or serve meals to our Guests.

    Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner.

  • Registration Team

    Be a welcoming face to our guests!

    Help with check-in, complete intake paperwork, and connect individuals to immediate service and care while familiarizing them with our program.

  • Laundry Services

    Year Round

    Restore dignity through simple acts of care, wash and fold clothes for Guests, or help provide fresh bedding and towels during the day.

    Clean clothes and linens offer comfort, confidence, and a sense of home.

  • Shower Host

    Year Round

    Help create a refreshing experience for our guests one shower at a time.

    Assist with providing toiletries and coordinating 15-minute rotations. Our goal is to provide access to a clean and private shower for each individual Guest.

  • First Aid Advisor

    Year-Round

    Use your medical training to make a meaningful impact.

    First Aid Advisors offer basic care and health referrals to Guests as needed.

    A great fit for nurses, EMTs, or anyone with a healthcare background. Thanks for helping bridge the gap between crisis and long-term wellness.

  • Community Service Projects

    Looking for a meaningful community service project?

    Compassionate Hands offers year-round opportunities for groups to serve the community with dignity and care.

    Your team can donate travel-size hygiene products, assemble snack bags, host a drive for winter essentials, or join us on campus in practical ways.

    It’s that easy to make a real impact.

  • Hope Shop

    The Hope Shop is a dignity-based store where guests can “shop” for essential items using Hope Points they earn by participating in Community Groups, workshops, or volunteering.

    The design of The Hope Shop is to empower Guests by giving them meaningful choice in meeting their own needs.

  • Prayer Team Member

    Come alongside others as a Prayer Partner on campus.

    With a listening ear and a caring heart, you’ll offer encouragement and hope, while inviting God’s presence into the lives of those walking through hard times.

Imagine a city where no one sleeps outside!

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Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Matthew 25:40