Service Opportunities

Volunteers are always welcome to participate in ongoing activities and outreach programs, including the following (among others).

Backpacks and Bibles
This program brings financially underpriveledged and academically at-risk middle school students to Northminster for three evenings of motivation and tranining and to offer them exposure to the love and caring of a Christian community. Backpacks are given to each student and are filled with school supplies and a Bible.

Ronald McDonald House
Provides a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families and helps to fund programs in the state of Maryland that directly improve the well-being of children. They are an extension of care for five world-renowned Baltimore hospitals: University of Maryland Hospital Shock Trauma, Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Rubin Institute at Sinai Hospital, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, and Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Sykes Toy Project
Volunteers receive, sort, clean, refurbish and pack toys, books, puzzles, stuffed animals, dolls and games donated by the community. In December, these are displayed for "shoppers" from a variety of churches and civic organizations who gather gifts for the children of needy families. Other beneficiaries include the Bea Gaddy organization in Baltimore, Ronald McDonald House, Cherrywood Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, the Pediatric Ward and the University of Maryland Hospital, children of incarcerated parents and children housed by the Methodist Board of Child Care.

Church and Grounds Maintenance
Volunteers are always needed for seasonal decoration and upkeep to provide members and guests a pleasant atmosphere for worship and other activities. And it's fun! (and there's usually food provided)