Volunteer

Volunteer projects and special needs abound for church groups, civic organizations, businesses or individuals interested in ministering to children in our care.

Projects or special needs may be for one of our emergency shelters, our children's home, boys ranch or our maternity home. Listed below are SOME "Top" needs list from each location and ministry/mission opportunities.

Work projects require a liability insurance certificate.

Top Needs

Baptist Home for Children, Monticello

Paint cottage hallways and bedrooms
Purchase and install new shower doors for Barton East Girls Cottage
Purchase and install lighting for horse arena
Create new game room in gym
Replace Administration windows with vinyl windows
Refinish gym floor
Convert old slides into digital images
Clean fence lines
Display cases for history room
Lawn work

Arkansas Baptist Boys Ranch, Harrison

Paint, repair exterior of cottages
Clear brush from fence-line
Repair/build fence
Woodcutting
Winterize cottages, ranch buildings
Build stairs to arena
Hay tedder
Stihl chainsaws 18” bar
225 Echo Weedeater
Pipe and sucker rod for fencing
4 durable power push mowers, Briggs and Stratton Engine
4 Igloo chest coolers 120 qt size
Hand tools. Heavy duty shovels, rakes and push brooms.
Several sturdy large tents, twelve person capacity if possible.
Heavy duty shaving razors (3 blade or more) and shaving cream/gel
Personal Hygiene items for boys: antiperspirant (no aerosol), acne cleansing pads, body wash, shampoo
Dodge balls, footballs, basketballs for recreation
Funds for camping/back packing
Horse Tack-saddles and bridles in good repair, saddle pads
Kitchen paper/Styrofoam products – plates, bowls, cups, utensils
Batteries ( AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt)

Promise House Maternity Home, Little Rock

Groups to come to House to play games with girls
Groups to help girls with craft projects
Facials and manicures
Maternity clothes (under garments, socks, shoes, coats, casual and church clothes)
New teen Bibles (NIV)
Socks (low rise)
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Hair gel
Shaving cream
Laundry detergent
Copy paper

Tommy Jones Emergency Receiving Home, West Fork

52 “ riding lawn mower
Office makeover
Ceiling fan installed in houseparent quarters
Deck on backside of home
Light fixtures updates
Organize clothes closet
New office chair
New printer

Emergency Receiving Home, Paragould

Birthday party sponsor for each child
Paper products
Push mower
Laundry detergent
Trash bags
Shower curtains
Juice boxes
Canned fruit
Memphis Zoo trip sponsor
Dinner and movie: age appropriate

Emergency Receiving Home, Judsonia

Minor tree trimming
Alarm system update
Painting
Cereal
Fruit
Wal-Mart gift cards
Meats
Designated funds for outings for residents

Mission/Ministry Opportunities

Mission Actions opportunities abound for groups interested in ministering to the children in our care. These projects may be for one of our emergency shelters, our children's home, boys ranch, or our maternity home. Sometimes the best mission action projects are ones that groups think up by themselves. However, listed here are some general ideas.

Collections boxes: Collection boxes filled with almost anything that a normal household needs such as: paper products, school supplies, food, etc.
Work Projects: Groups are welcome to have work projects at our facilities. These projects might include maintenance, painting, cleaning, lawn work,etc.
Sewing Projects: Sewing circles might make bedspreads,quilts, baby items, etc.
Hosting Parties: Birthday parties or seasonal parties can be provided at our facilities by groups bringing refreshments, decorations, etc.
Backyard Bible clubs: Groups sometimes provide a program, "Backyard Bible Club, picnic, or some other activity for our children.
Care Packages: Care packages of makeup, toiletries, craft items, books, etc. can be put together for the children in a shelter or cottage.

For a more complete list of volunteer opportunities, for more details, or to make specific arrangements, you may call our administration office at 1-800-838-2272, ext. 5168; or contact one of our facilities directly.

For more information, email volunteer@abchomes.org