Volunteer at McCurdy

Volunteering at McCurdy Ministries is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you are looking to lend a hand for a day, a week, or even longer, there is a place for you in our community. From individual opportunities to group service projects, we welcome volunteers of all skill levels and backgrounds. Scroll down to explore the many ways you can get involved!

Be A Short- Term Volunteer

Short-term volunteers work in many aspects of our ministries, from maintenance and administration to helping the new Light House clothing pantry, LEER child literacy program, after school program or the Camp Stars summer camp program students. We are very grateful for the incredible difference our individual volunteers make at McCurdy! Short-term volunteers are not required to be Safe Gatherings Trained unless you are working with children.

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Be A Long- Term Volunteer

Long-term individual volunteers are volunteers who stay on campus for two weeks to a year. These volunteers become auxiliary staff, and we love to welcome our individual volunteers back year after year. Long-term volunteers must be Safe Gatherings certified and volunteer 30 hours a week. Individual volunteers stay in our retreat center at no cost.

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Volunteer in Mission Teams

Volunteer in Mission Teams and Emergency Response Teams come to McCurdy usually for a week at a time as a means of making God’s difference in our community. Volunteers help with ministry projects, maintenance, construction, administration, and office work or in classrooms with programming.

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Volunteer with our Literacy (LEER) Program

Reading opens the world to a child. LEER (leh-EHR, to read), a Children’s Literacy Program for the Española Valley, aims to improve children’s reading proficiency through access to books with vetted and trained caring adults (Reading Buddies) who read one-on-one with elementary students. The program will begin in the McCurdy After School Program in the Spring of 2025.

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Find Out Ways to Volunteer

Interested in volunteering at McCurdy, but not sure where to start? Fill out the contact form below and a member of our staff will reach out with you to discuss volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Calendar

Find out when volunteers are already scheduled and when we need volunteers the most, by checking our Volunteer Calendar below.