One-Time Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in getting involved at Urban Vision! We hope this outline will provide you a good first step in deciding where God might use you.
Feel free to contact Nathan Kreis at (330) 762-1163 or nathan@urbanvisionministry.org with any questions you have.
*Available during the summer Providing and serving dinners* Description: Urban Vision serves dinner during many programs as a part of our commitment to a holistic approach- How: Provide and serve dinners to 50-150 kids (number and ages depend on the program). Menu suggestions and other help are available. Just ask!
- When: Mondays through Fridays; times are dependent on which program/day
- Age Requirement: 11 years old (supervision required for high school and below) and older
- Commitment: Only once is necessary, though most groups provide weekly or monthly
 Description: Urban Vision’s school store when Urban Vision children have the opportunity to buy school supplies and other household needs with the UV dollars earned throughout the year - How: Help with setup prior to the event, be a shopper guide or a store clerk at the event (100 volunteers needed!), and/or help collect donations from our wish list that can be found online.
- When: Setup Tuesday-Thursday; event Saturday (in August - specific dates change every year)
- Age Requirement: Setup (no age requirement), shopper guide (high school and above), store clerk (18 years old and above)
- Description: Urban Vision’s
 biggest event of the year when all of the children come to spend the UV dollars they’ve earned on gifts for their family and friends - How: Help with setup prior to the event, be a shopper guide or a store clerk at the event (200 volunteers needed!), and/or help collect donations from our wish list that can be found online.
- When: Setup is Tuesday-Thursday; event is Saturday (in December- specific dates change every year)
- Age Requirement: Setup (no age requirement), shopper guide (high school and above), store clerk (18 years old and above)
Legacies of Success* Description: Legacies of Success is a nonprofit organization that provides critical services in North Hill by offering affordable housing in the community to promote ownership and dignity- How: Participate in a variety of work projects such as painting, drywalling, plumbing, etc.
- When: work days every Saturday, but open to scheduling other work days
- Age Requirement: 18 years old and above (unless supervision is provided)
- Commitment: one-time or ongoing projects available
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Share your passion*- Description: Feel called by God to share your passion with others? Urban Vision is always open to new ideas and starting new programs that meet the needs of our community
- How: Contact us - we’d love to sit down with you and talk about your idea
- When: Days and times are flexible
- Age Requirement: 18 years old and above
| Special Kids' Club Parties* - Description: Urban Vision celebrates a variety of holidays at Kids’ Club such as Easter (“He Lives Celebration”), Hayride, Roller-skating and Harvest Party
- How: Help decorate, collect supplies, or provide extra support at the event
- When: Throughout the year
- Age Requirement: Varies
| Collecting Supplies*
- Description: Urban Vision spends thousands of dollars on supplies for a variety of programs
- How: Collect supplies for Christmas and Back to School store, UV's monthly supply list, or Kids' Club parties
- When: Always
| Tour or Speaking Engagement*- Description: Rodney and Jodi Matthews love sharing their passion for God and what He is doing at Urban Vision.
- How: Contact us about coming in for a tour or having Rodney and Jodi come speak to your group
- When: Days and times are flexible
| Help with our Facility*- Description: Between the size of the building, the age of the building, and the amount of kids that go through the building each week, Urban Vision is always in need of significant help
- How: Help with maintenance (electrical, plumbing, etc.), cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, etc.), and remodeling (painting, drywalling, etc.)
- When: Days and times are flexible
- Age Requirement: 18 years old and above (unless supervision is provided)
- Commitment: one-time or ongoing projects
| Office Help*- Description: Urban Vision welcomes volunteers who enjoy serving God by helping out in the office
- How: Help with various administrative projects such as stuffing envelopes and nametags, data entry, and research
- When: Weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (anytime in this window)
- Age Requirement: High school and above
- Commitment: one-time or ongoing projects are available
| Prayer* - Description: Urban Vision firmly believes in the power of prayer
- How: Pray for Urban Vision staff, children, volunteers, and community
- When: Always!
| Collecting Receipts* - Description: Acme's Community Cashback program donates a percentage of your receipt to Urban Vision
- How: Collect Acme receipts that say "Community Cashback" on them and turn them in at UV
- When: Throughout the year
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