Serve with OMPC

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.

Contact: Beth Pruitt, Sav-a-Life

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

Contact: Tyler Harris

In addition to prayer and financial support, OMPC can play a vital role in our ministry through hands-on service opportunities. We welcome volunteers who have a heart for serving adoptive, foster, and kinship families, and we offer a variety of ways to get involved:

1. Clinical Volunteers –Volunteers can help by engaging with children and siblings during clinical sessions or when parents need to have conversations that are not child-friendly. This role ensures that children feel safe and supported while their caregivers receive the guidance and resources they need while in our clinic.

2. Fundraising and Events – We host fundraising events throughout the year to sustain and expand our ministry. Volunteers can assist with:

-Event planning and setup

-Coordinating silent auctions, sponsorships, and donor engagement

-Managing check-in, registration, and hospitality for guests

3. Office Support and Administration – Behind the scenes, our team works hard to coordinate services, resources, and outreach. Volunteers can help by:

-Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry, mailing materials, and organizing resources

-Preparing care packages for families navigating adoption or foster care

-Helping with social media and outreach efforts to spread awareness about our mission

By partnering with us in these ways, OMPC members can make a direct impact in the lives of children and families, providing much-needed support and encouragement. We would love to connect with anyone interested in serving and find the best fit for their gifts and passions within our ministry.

Contact: Annah Grace Morgan- amorgan@adoptionfosterclinic.org

 OMPC can actively partner with Christian Service Mission (CSM) through hands-on volunteer opportunities that engage people of all ages in serving the Birmingham community.

Warehouse Service Days – Groups are welcome to visit our 80,000-square-foot warehouse to help sort, organize, and pack resources for distribution. This is a great opportunity for small groups, families, youth groups, or Sunday school classes to serve together.

Construction Projects – Volunteers with any skill level can join our construction team to help with home repairs, roofing, handicap ramp installations, and other renovation projects for individuals in need.

Community Engagement – OMPC members can participate in seasonal outreach efforts such as Thanksgiving and Christmas food box distributions, Back-to-School events, and holiday markets, which connect families to vital resources while building relationships.

Contact: Elizabeth Brinkley - elizabeth@csmission.org

Volunteers are such an important part of our ministry to students and families. Volunteers serve a variety of roles, including helping with facility, grounds, and program needs; providing tutoring and mentoring; serving on our Women’s Service Board and Junior Board and the many activities that they help to lead, including our Backpack Buddies (food assistance) and Angel Tree (Christmas gift) programs for our students most in need; helping to support and show appreciation to our teachers; and assisting with school clubs and sports teams.

Contact: Ella Perry -  eperry@csalabama.org

1. Become a Mentor (High-Impact, Long-Term Commitment)

Aspire’s core ministry is one-on-one mentoring, where caring adults walk alongside students from 4th–12th grade, investing in their spiritual, personal, and academic growth. We need dedicated men and women willing to commit to a long-term mentoring relationship with a student, meeting regularly and being a consistent presence in their life. We are also working on small group opportunities at each school.

Commitment: Meet at least twice a month with a mentee; touch base weekly; as able

Opportunities: School-based mentoring, community mentoring, or church-hosted mentoring events

Support: Training provided by Aspire, along with ongoing mentor check-ins

 2. Host, Organize, or Volunteer at an Event (Shorter-Term, Recurring Engagement)

Aspire organizes bi-monthly gatherings for mentors, students, community members and leaders. OMPC could help by hosting, organizing, or leading activities at these gatherings. These events provide a fertile ground and fun experiences to build community.

Examples: Cooking classes, career panels, team-building activities, sports and recreation

Commitment: Lead or support a gathering once a quarter or more; volunteer at an event

 3. Provide Support at our Weekly After School Group (One-Time, Hands-On Service)

We're in the process of building out a weekly after school gathering for students. As it grows, we will need volunteers to help with logistics, meal prep, setup, and activities.

Examples: Serve meals, organize games, facilitate discussions, provide transportation

Commitment: Serve as needed at one or more events per year

 4. Engage in Family Support & Development Initiatives

Many of our students come from homes facing economic and social challenges. OMPC members with skills in family counseling, job readiness, or financial literacy could serve Aspire families through targeted workshops or mentorship for parents. Business owners and professionals could consider internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.

Examples: counseling, career coaching, parenting classes, marriage enrichment, summer internships, apprenticeships, employment opportunities

Commitment: Lead or assist with a workshop series or individual coaching sessions; length of internship, apprenticeship, employment

 5. Help with Summer Enrichment Programs (Seasonal Opportunity)

Aspire aims to keep students engaged during the summer with enrichment experiences, including service projects, leadership development, and recreational activities. OMPC could provide volunteers to lead sessions or serve as chaperones.

Examples: Organize a summer service project, lead a leadership workshop, join students on a field trip

Commitment: One-time or recurring summer engagement

 6. Utilize OMPC’s Facilities for Mentoring & Events

OMPC could serve as a hub for Aspire by opening its facilities for mentoring sessions, events, or retreats. This would allow students, mentors, and donors to meet in a safe, Christ-centered environment.

Examples: mentor training, youth group activities, lunch and learns

Commitment: One-time or recurring

 Would love to talk more about any of this!

*We are also actively participating in conversations with community leaders in an effort to see more community initiated community service opportunities like beautification, clean up, etc. which would obviously provide additional avenues for partnership

Contact: Dane Boykin- dane@aspiremovement.org

Without individuals and organizations that come alongside us, we could not be nearly as effective as we are in our efforts. Advocates who fund the scholarship program or volunteers who come in to help within the life of the school are part of the Restoration Academy success story. Below are three of our largest opportunities for others to serve.

1. Adopt-A-Classroom Program- Each classroom is partnered with a local church, Sunday school class, or small group. This group provides support to the classroom teacher and students throughout the year and builds relationships between program participants and students/ teachers. This also involves helping with class parties and overall partnership in the life of the class. We ask each group to prayerfully consider promoting each year alongside the class through graduation.

2. Tutoring/Volunteering- Restoration Academy depends heavily on volunteers in order to reach every student at the point of their need. Many of our students come to us from failing school systems and are multiple grade levels behind academically. We are always in need of tutors and volunteers for each class to work one-on-one with students, particularly in reading and math (see requested funding need above!). Some tutoring occurs during the school day, and students meet with volunteers for remedial work.

This is currently our biggest need. We are averaging around 50 volunteers on a weekly basis. The math curriculum and its online components allow for seamless transition between teacher and tutor in helping students in areas of weakness.

3. Mentoring- Through the ASPIRE Mentoring program, we seek to partner every participating 4th grade student with a godly mentor who commits to follow the student through high school graduation. Mentors are asked to meet at least two times a month with the student in a variety of contexts. Mentoring takes place everywhere and most times is done simply getting to know one another. Ultimately, our goal is to surround our students with people who love the Lord and who can point them to Christ- whether that be through bringing cupcakes to a birthday party or teaching a child to read. We have found that these relationships are mutually transformational, and our volunteers, donors, and supporters are deeply impacted by the lives and perspectives of our students and their families.

Contact: Lindsey Kersey- lkersey@restorationacademy.org

King's Home operates three additional support programs for our youth, women and children (see below). We also collaborate with other ministries, offering these services free of charge to their residents to ministries such as The WellHouse, The Lovelady Center, Turning Point Treatment Center and Alsana Eating Disorder Clinic. King's Home support programs are also open to all members of the community- all ages enjoy riding lessons and equine therapy at King's Stables; King's Garden educational sessions teach local students about beekeeping, healthy eating, and how to grow produce.

• King's Garden offers horticultural education to residents, nonprofits, school groups, and other community groups.

• King's Stables provides equine therapy to residents, the community, and other local nonprofit organizations.

• Prodigal Pottery provides jobs to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

These support programs coupled with our tangible services provide a holistic approach to helping our youth and women become independent members of the community.

Contact: Trinda Gage- trindagage@gmail.com

Grace House works with many churches and other community partners throughout the Birmingham area. We depend on these partners for both spiritual growth and practical needs. Examples include weekly bible study, mentoring our girls, property maintenance, and fellowship meals. Girls participate in church programs and volunteer at other nonprofits like the Community Food Bank and the Greater Humane Society. Working with other organizations and building community is an essential part of our ministry.

Contact: Hannah Rutledge- hrutledge@grace-house.org

Foundations has already provided opportunities for OMPC to come volunteer, and we would cherish those blessings of partnership to continue. These have included helping with After School Care, monthly parent meetings, and volunteering at family fun days and special events. The 6th graders have been instrumental in getting boots on the ground and being a special part of working with Foundations pre-k children.

Contact: John Malone  dec1397@yahoo.com