OVER THE MOUNTAIN
SERVE OVER THE MOUNTAIN
The Mission of OMPC is engaging every neighbor with the surprising power of grace. That looks beyond our local neighbors and “Over the Mountain” to those in Birmingham! We partner with several urban programs, initiatives and churches to foster and deepen relationships and provide opportunities for racial reconciliation across the city of Birmingham. Check out opportunities below and ways to get involved.
Featured Over the Mountain Service Opportunities
Red Mountain Grace is a non-profit organization that provides housing to out-of-town patients and caregivers traveling to Birmingham for extended medical care. Red Mountain Grace offers guests a safe, clean, and fully-furnished apartment for just $10 a night. Since 2013, RMG has welcomed over 900 guests through their apartments.
Opportunities to volunteer include engaging with guests during their stay through providing meals, celebrating holidays or treatment milestones, and cleaning apartments between guest stays.
Contact Mobilization Pastor Juan Vasquez for more information.
Royal Divinity Ministries is a non-profit organization near Fairfield that promotes healthy living and provides opportunities for social, economic, and educational advancement for those in need. They run a food bank that has become a place where families can find help. Since 2015, Royal Divinity Ministries has served families in Wylam by providing bakery items, produce, and other food. Before COVID, the ministry fed an average of 1,400 people a month; today, they serve around 1,400 people a WEEK! We aim to partner with Royal Divinity Ministries by providing volunteer assistance to encourage and strengthen their efforts.
The volunteering opportunities take place weekly on Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Prayerfully consider joining us in our efforts to be part of what God is doing in and through Royal Divinity Ministries!
More Info: Juan Vasquez, OMPC Director of Mobilization
Unbound Grace is a non-profit ministry that provides freedom from addiction through discipleship and counseling to individuals and families. The goal of Unbound Grace is to see men and women find freedom from alcohol and substance use disorder by experiencing spiritual health through a relationship with Christ and community with others. They partner with the local church and equip men and women to disciple those coming out of The Foundry rehab program. This is a great opportunity to fulfill the Great Commission and love those that are hurting.
Current opportunity to volunteer: Mentoring
To sign-up, please contact Unbound Grace employee Tyler Harris at Tyler@unboundgrace.life
Each year, 9000 women in Alabama believe abortion is the only solution to an unplanned pregnancy. Sav-A-Life, Inc is the largest pregnancy care center in the Birmingham metropolitan area, with three locations in Vestavia, Crestwood, and Fultondale. It is dedicated to ending abortion, not by legal and public policy, but by supporting one woman at a time to spare her and her child from abortion.
We work to accomplish this goal by offering free and confidential services, counseling, education, and support to empower women to carry their babies to term.
Opportunities to volunteer involve:
For Groups:
Baby Shower Hosts: Organize and sponsor a shower for graduates of our Gift of Birth Class. Showers are held several times a year and include up to 10 moms with their partner or support person.
Moms and Dads Night Out: Provide meals for our evening classes or co-host special events on a one-time or regular basis. Sponsors are also needed to provide snacks and water for ongoing classes.
Serve Days
Our centers have an ongoing list of needs, and we always appreciate help getting caught up! Service opportunities include:
Sorting clothing and diapers for the Baby Boutique.
Filling welcome baskets for new moms and dads (diapers, wipes, bath items, devotional books).
Groundskeeping (mulching, pressure washing, weeding, etc.)
For Individuals:
Baby Boutique Workers: Help clients shop, process, price donations change seasonal items and keep the boutique clean and organized.
Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, sonographers, lab technicians, and medical assistants provide prenatal and STD care by appointment.
Client Advocates: (Male and Female) provide medically accurate information, encouragement, and support to male and female clients facing an unplanned pregnancy or who need STD testing. Must have a desire to share the Gospel.
To volunteer for any opportunity above, contact Sav-a-Life employee Beth Pruitt.
US Ministry Partners Mobilization Opportunities
OMPC’s support in US Ministries is divided into three areas of investment: Holistic Church Planting & City Initiatives, Campus Ministries & Mercy & Discipleship. You can learn more about these areas of investment here. Opportunities to serve are listed below. Contact our Missions Office for more information on how to get involved.
Urban Avenues invites all economic, racial, and generational groups to be students of one another and collaborate in crafting an expanded perspective for the city's potential. Scroll below to learn of various opportunities to serve in this ministry throughout the year.
Social media content assistant
Volunteer driver for Five Loaves
Private dinner host
Videographer or photographer for Five Loaves
Training night instructor
CareHealth donor
Fish Camp Films driver
Christian Service Mission exists to work alongside churches in order to build healthy communities that reflect Oneness with Christ in our city. There are various ways in which you can serve alongside CSM on a one-time or ongoing basis:
Daily sorting of items in warehouse
Weekly Construction
Facility volunteers for loading trucks, driving trucks, and helping unload trucks.
Front Office administrative help
Small groups service projects
Holiday food delivery
Hope Health Center is a City Initiatives Partner providing medical support to those living in and around the Fairfield area.
The mission of M-Power is to help people develop the tools to break the cycle of poverty. Sign up to serve as a tutor, physician, nurse or in their health center office.