Volunteer Ministries

Volunteer for Hurricane Helene Recovery in NC!

January 2026 Update: High Country UCC in Vilas, NC (outside of Boone) is open and has weeks still available for groups this June and July! This ministry offers lodging, hospitality and support to groups (ages 13 and over) assisting local rebuilding and recovery efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Become a New Mission Site Today

We are looking for new Mission Sites for the Partners in Service Program! Mission Sites are organizations that host UCC volunteers and allow individuals to collaborate in ministry. Volunteers commit to serving with the site for 1-12 months.

Calling all UCC Campus Ministers!

Are you looking for an Immersion Experience that introduces students to social justice, advocacy and an opportunity to make real change?

Volunteer Ministries and Back Bay Mission are collaborating to offer students a weeklong Spring Break Immersion Experience to immerse themselves in service, connect with other college students, learn about Back Bay Mission and the UCC National Office Young Adult Volunteer opportunities. Contact the Minister of Volunteer Engagement to learn more!

Changing our communities and the world.

About Volunteer Ministries

The Volunteer Engagement Office of the United Church of Christ National Ministries sits within the Global HOPE Team. Volunteer Ministries creates a variety of service opportunities with non-profit organizations across the United States for members to share God’s radical hospitality and love to those on the margins. Learn more about Our History!

Get Involved

Doing justice, seeking peace and building community are central to the identity of the United Church of Christ. Volunteer Ministries helps UCC members discover ways to engage in faith-based service. From disaster recovery, affordable housing, to social justice advocacy, our programs provide a variety of service opportunities. Volunteer Ministries welcomes and supports volunteers in many offices and ministries. We are glad to assist you with finding the right fit for your interests. Below are some opportunities to get you started.

 

Partners in Service

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The Partners in Service Program places adults, ages 19 and up, with non-profit organizations who aim to hear, center and amplify voices of those on the margins. Volunteers serve in diverse settings across the United States, for one month to a year. Through service, volunteers do justice, seek peace and build community.

Service Trip Opportunities

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The work of Volunteer Ministries has long included supporting the establishment of service trip sites among ministries, and tracking, updating and publishing an annual listing of faith-based service, immersion and/or social action opportunities for youth, intergenerational and adult groups. Most of these opportunities were interrupted during and following the Covid pandemic. As ministry sites have reopened for service trip groups, they have been added to our listing below. In 2026 we are continuing to identify, support and confirm more service trip opportunities, and to publish and promote them below.

Young Adult Fellowship Program

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Volunteer Ministries programs and opportunities for young adults (ages 19 – 30) are designed to offer a combination of community engagement, experiential learning, spiritual formation and leadership development.

Kiandra Marciniak

Hometown: Lansing, Michigan
Attending: The University of Olivet
Mission Site: Back Bay Mission

Partners in Service | Volunteer Spotlight

Highlight from My Experience

Field visits with the case manager showed me how problem-solving is a key component of social work.

What I Took Away

If I’m passionate about a cause, I can pursue it and change lives – event if it’s just one person at a time.

A Quote That Inspires Me

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” Angela Davis

Questions?

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Please contact Global HOPE at (globalhope@ucc.org), for more information.