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Are you looking for an incredible and unique volunteer experience? Donate your time and skills at Jesus House! We can't thank our volunteers enough and are truly grateful for those who serve with us.

Whether you want to volunteer as an individual, group, business or church, we would love to have you. We also welcome those who are completing court-ordered community service; we are all about second chances.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DONATION
VOLUNTEER

Donation volunteers help us organize, categorize, and care for physical donations. If you have a keen eye for organization or structure, this is the place for you! These donations can include clothes, household items and more.

KITCHEN & DINING VOLUNTEER

Our kitchen is always a busy place and requires volunteers with high energy. Usually, this is where our most social volunteers thrive. Kitchen and dining volunteers help the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the kitchen and dining room.

FACILITY & DECOR CARE VOLUNTEER

Jesus House resides in a historical school building from the 1940s, so we're always using unique methods to improve and refurbish. Facility and decor volunteers care for and maintain the facility, grounds, and decor. It's not uncommon for these volunteers to work on refurbishing, painting, and cleaning.

EDUCATION
VOLUNTEER

One of the most important aspects of Jesus House and what we aim to do is teach and foster those who need it most. Above all else, patience, kindness, and honesty are essential for being an education volunteer. Education volunteers may assist with literacy, GED classes, financial management, mentoring, ministry, or sponsorship.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

VOLUNTEER STORIES

AMANDA MCRAE

Cuts for Christ Volunteers

Being a volunteer at Jesus House is eye-opening and rewarding at the same time. It will be busy, rewarding and even challenging but filled with giving, interacting with others at a personal level and discovering what it means to be compassionate to others every day. If you are willing to give of your time and of yourself, you should go into it with the thought of "How can I help others by my actions today?". When you volunteer at Jesus House you will get that opportunity!

MACKENZIE JACKSON-RUTH

Education Volunteer, Kitchen Volunteer
& Event Volunteer

Helping wherever help is needed and giving back to others is what being a volunteer at Jesus House is all about. Talking to the Jesus House clients and homeless has really gotten me to step outside my comfort zone and grow into a more outgoing person. I developed real-life connections with people in the community and gained hands-on experience of Christ-centered serving. This is a place for volunteering face to face. Be prepared to open your heart and arms to those who need it. Listening to and praying over others is important in this environment.

GENA FREEMAN

Cuts for Christ Volunteers

I love volunteering at Jesus House because we are saving people’s lives! We are bringing them to the Lord, giving them their dignity back and raising their self-esteem. God put Jesus House in my life, so I could use my skills to serve and help others. Every day I volunteer is valuable and fulfilling.

VOLUNTEER FAQs

What is Jesus House?

We are a no-cost, faith-based, non-profit organization serving men and women in Oklahoma City who are addicted, homeless, and underprivileged. We are a dual-mission organization that offers a residential, addiction-recovery program, as well as hot meals and clothing for our homeless and low-income neighbors.

Where is Jesus House located?

We are located at 1335 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106.

What information do I need to submit before volunteering?

Every individual must submit a volunteer application on our website, sign a waiver, and complete a background check. This will include info like your name, age, preferred volunteer position, signature, and more.

How much time should I commit?

This varies! If you would like to volunteer for a day, weekly, or for specific events, we can accommodate your goals and availability. If you are volunteering to fulfill court-ordered community service, you will already know how many hours are required.

What are some different roles I can serve as a volunteer?

You can serve as a donation volunteer, in the kitchen and dining area, as an education volunteer, or as a facility and decor care volunteer. We also ask that you note any special skills on your volunteer application, so you may even end up as a special position volunteer - like a hair stylist!

Is Jesus House a Christian organization?

Yes, we are a nondenominational Christian non-profit organization. Using the love of Jesus Christ as our example, our team of dedicated staff, volunteers, and addiction recovery clients serve the least, the lost, and the left behind in our community.

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