Become a Volunteer

Diner volunteers are responsible for helping prepare and distribute meals on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Most volunteers belong to a team that rotates into the kitchen every 7-8 weeks.

Volunteers help obtain, sort and distribute appropriate seasonal apparel to our neighbors on Tuesdays and Thursdays, coordinating with the Franklin Avenue Diner.

Volunteers help obtain, sort, and distribute hygienic products (soap, shampoo, tooth brushes, etc...)  to the men, women, and children of Flint's East Side on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Volunteers provide a wide range of services. Medical professionals can volunteer their time and services. Other volunteers are also sought after to help provide child care for mothers with multiple children.

Volunteers serve as mentors to trainees and help them prepare to find employment after their completion of the program. Volunteers should have professional experience in any field, and be able to confidently coach mentees through an interview process.

 Volunteers help mentor either mothers and/or their children. Tasks might include teaching how to cook a dish, tutoring kids in math, or simply spending time on the play ground.  All volunteers must undergo a background check. 

 Volunteers like working outdoors and love the smell of fresh cut grass! Throughout the summer, tasks include mowing lots and removing garbage and debris.

Volunteers serve as teachers' assistants. Tasks might include reading, preparing snacks, and assisting at points of transition throughout the day. All volunteers must undergo a background check.

Volunteers serve as desk attendants, helping watch over machinery and assisting patrons as needed.

Volunteers help prepare fellowship meals for our community to gather around following worship on Sundays evenings. All rostered LC-MS pastors, vicars, and deacons may volunteer to preach when their congregations attend.

Volunteers are excited to share the Gospel with our youngest Franklin Family members on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All volunteers will undergo a background check prior to serving.

All rostered LC-MS church workers are invited to come and lead our study of the Small Catechism on Thursdays.

All rostered LC-MS church workers are invited to come and lead our study of Scripture on Tuesdays.