Does your heart break for children who are falling through the cracks in our high-achieving culture, or for lonely, isolated adults with no social safety net? Bring much-needed hope through your gifts of encouragement, mercy, or evangelism.
MPPC MINISTRY TEAMS:
Human Trafficking
Become a modern-day abolitionist! Join our efforts to help make the Bay Area a zero-tolerance community for human trafficking.
Jail Ministry
We desire to empower inmates to live out their call to serve Jesus by offering a chance to hear the Word and talk about how it can and has impacted their lives. We gather with inmates weekly in both the men's and women's jails to read and discuss the Word, share experiences, and pray.
Computer Team
Help support our local and global ministry partners through network setup and web site support. We also take used computers, especially laptops, and put them to use in ministries worldwide.
Menlo Healthcare Ministry
Work with Christian healthcare professionals from around the Bay Area to facilitate physical, emotional and spiritual healing for those in need.
Safe@Home
Assist elderly, ill, and needy homeowners with their house maintenance. Our projects are designed to be fun for the whole family (all ages), and completed within 4-6 hours by a group of 8-12 volunteers.
Host Homes
Provide a spare bedroom and bathroom for a few months to a Stanford Hospital patient and/or their family members.
LINKS TO OTHER LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES:
First Resort
Help empower women in unplanned pregnancies to make fully informed decisions in line with their own beliefs and values. Volunteer opportunities available in nursing, ultrasound, video production and marketing.
Help One Child
Foster parenting is a round-the-clock job. Volunteer as a babysitter, provide childcare for foster-parenting training classes, drive foster children to appointments when both foster parents are working, or help plan and run special events.
Jeremiah's Promise
Serve as a mentor for youth who “age out” of the foster care system at age 18 and who would otherwise face homelessness, poverty and hopelessness.
New Creation Home
Participate in an East Palo Alto Christian residential ministry to young single mothers, ages 13-22. Provide childcare, serve a meal, organize social events, teach a parenting class, help with maintenance and repairs, or mentor a young mom. This is an excellent serving opportunity for small groups.
New Door Ventures
Encourage at-risk youth by teaching a life skills workshop on topics such as money management, food and nutrition, or taxes. Speak on a panel about the work you do, or host a youth intern at your San Francisco workplace. These youth are particularly interested in learning about careers in small business, construction trades, mechanics, paralegal, nursing, sales, and teaching.
Northern California Urban Development
Provide support, resources or counseling for local residents who’ve been affected by the foreclosure and housing crisis in San Mateo County. The program is specifically geared towards at-risk senior citizens and single parent homeowners in low-income and under resourced communities.
Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association
Serve as a sports team coach, referee, photographer or Bible class teacher. The basic requirements are the ability to work well with kids, and willingness to share your faith. We'll train you for everything you need to know!
SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors
Bring hope to isolated older adults living in long-term care centers and at home alone by joining a regular "Cheergiver" team! Serve as a Friendly Visitor, Worship Assistant, Bible Class Teacher, Pianist/Musician/Vocalist, Arts & Crafts Instructor, or Pet Sharer. This is an excellent serving opportunity for small groups with children.