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The understanding that "we are called" and "we
are sent" is at the foundation of our faith. The scriptures are full of
stories of persons who responded to a call and were sent on mission for
God. Abraham and Sarah, our parents in the faith, met God in the desert
and entered into a covenant that from that moment claimed a people
dedicated to God's mission. Miriam heard the call and was sent to care
for her baby brother. Moses heard the call coming from a bush that was
burning but not consumed and was sent to lead his people out of
captivity. Isaiah had a vision of God in the Temple and heard the voice
of the Lord saying "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?"; and
Isaiah answered "Here am I, send me!" (Isaiah 6:1-8)
The vitality of the volunteer movement within
The United Methodist Church is one of the most exciting things happening
in the church today. Volunteers testify to lives transformed and
congregations renewed as they become involved in this kind of mission
outreach. New relationships are developed with persons from other
cultures and traditional walls of division are torn away as we risk
involvement in response to God's call to Christian mission.
| Volunteers at McCurdy School |
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Short-term volunteers commit to
working from two weeks to a few months. The availability of housing and
the needs of McCurdy School are considered when accepting VIMs for
service. All VIMs work closely with the staff of McCurdy School.
Long term volunteers commit
themselves for at least one semester, and often, for a full school year.
Because they have the time to get to know the students and earn their
trust, these VIMs typically work as tutors or library and classroom
aides. Many long-term volunteers also work in the maintenance department
and school offices.
We try to match volunteers with their
interests and skills, but VIMs need to be flexible, as sometimes
assignments may not exactly meet expectations. Allow God to surprise you
with some new experiences! VIMs live in the dormitory and may eat lunch
in the cafeteria for a nominal fee when school is in session. To be
considered a full-time volunteer, you are asked to work 35 hours per
week.
| Opportunities to Serve at McCurdy |
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Possible volunteer tasks include
office work, assisting teachers, tutoring, working in the maintenance
department, or assisting the Office of Church Relations with the
Campbell's Label program and/or mailings. Other duties may include
assisting in the before and after school programs, substitute teaching
or working in the music department.
Call (505) 753-7221, ext. 268, for an application or for more information.
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