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You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike! You know the saying, ‘One plants and another harvests.’ And it’s true. I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.”Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”“Don’t you say, ‘There are still four more months, and then comes the harvest’? Listen to what I’m telling you: Open your eyes and look at the fields, because they are ready for harvest. The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the sower and reaper can rejoice together. For in this case the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap what you didn’t labor for; others have labored, and you have benefited from their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months, and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I tell you, raise your eyes and observe the fields, that they are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the one who sows and the one who reaps may rejoice together. For in this case the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have come into their labor.”Don’t you say, ‘There are yet four months until the harvest’? Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, that they are white for harvest already. He who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit to eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true, ‘One sows, and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you haven’t labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest. Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”
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- What it is
- A hand-checked list of ways to get involved, with your time, your skills, or your support. Each listing links to the organization’s own site, shows the date it was last checked, and is marked Verified or Provisional.
- What it’s not
- Not a charity and not a church. Every link goes to the organization’s own site. A listing is not an endorsement of everything an organization holds.
- How to use it
- Filter by area, place, and commitment. Open a listing to see the cost, who runs it, and the way in, then act on the organization’s own page. Flag anything that looks wrong.
- Medical & public healthProvisional
A mission hospital in Curahuasi, Apurímac, serving largely Quechua-speaking patients, with an attached school, media center, radio station and children's clubs. Medical and non-medical staff and volunteers serve on site; the site states what it believes and how to collaborate.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Curahuasi, Peru
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Serve families in Guatemala City with Potter's House
Potter's House (Casa del Alfarero)
A Guatemalan organization working with children and families who live around the Guatemala City garbage dump, providing health care, meals, classrooms and safe homes in three regions. It has a Serve With Us page for individuals and teams.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Serve Our City Day
Serve Our City Day
Annual church-run day of volunteer service projects in cities where Vox has campuses. Supported by Vox Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- MissionsProvisional
Serve with Africa Inland Mission
Africa Inland Mission (AIM)
AIM is an evangelical mission agency working in more than 20 African nations to plant churches among unreached peoples. People can explore short-term, mid-term and long-term serving roles.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Africa
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 24, 2026
- MissionsProvisional
Serve with OMF in East Asia
OMF International
The old China Inland Mission, now working across East and Southeast Asia. Placements run from short-term teams to career appointments in church planting, teaching, student work, and medicine.
- Time
- Years
- Where
- East and Southeast Asia
- Area
- Missions
Last verified September 8, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Serve with World Medical Mission
Samaritan's Purse (World Medical Mission)
World Medical Mission places Christian doctors, nurses and dentists in partner mission hospitals, including AIC Kijabe and Tenwek in Kenya, to relieve staff and train local workers. Short-term and post-residency placements are available.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Africa
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Serving You Ministries
Serving You Ministries
Ministry offering food assistance by appointment at Birmingham and Bessemer sites. Supported by Redeemer Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Sharehouse Tulsa
Sharehouse Tulsa
Faith-based nonprofit distributing donated furniture to people in need. Supported by Asbury Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
The Shelter
The Shelter
Kaneohe program providing housing and job training to homeless women and children. Supported by First Assembly of God.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Shelter and feed D.C. neighbours with Central Union Mission
Central Union Mission
Washington’s oldest rescue mission, serving the District since 1884: emergency shelter and meals for homeless men, a men’s spiritual-transformation recovery programme, family services, a children’s summer camp, and free food, clothing, and furniture. Volunteers serve on-site in the kitchen, the warehouse, or the programmes.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Shepherd’s Crossing
Shepherd’s Crossing
Faith-rooted help with rent, utilities, and prescriptions for Riley County residents. Supported by Crestview Christian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Manhattan, Kansas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Shiloh Foundation
Shiloh Foundation
Church-founded charity offering scholarships, a youth summer jobs program and emergency assistance. Supported by Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Short-term medical service at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital
Nazarene Hospital, Kudjip (via World Medical Mission)
The Church of the Nazarene has run this highlands mission hospital since 1967; it is now a recognised provincial hospital training PNG nurses and doctors. World Medical Mission places visiting physicians for four-week stints in surgery, anaesthesia, emergency medicine and paediatrics.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Kudjip, Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Side by Side
Side by Side
Ministry building friendships among people with and without developmental disabilities. Supported by Life Center.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Spokane, Washington, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Silver City Gospel Mission
Silver City Gospel Mission
A non-denominational Christian mission at 111 S. Texas Street that runs a soup kitchen, food pantry, thrift store, clothing bank, showers and laundry, plus a shelter for women and families; volunteers serve meals, sort items for the thrift store and sit and talk with guests over lunch. Supported by Calvary Chapel of Silver City.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Silver City, New Mexico, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic
Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic
Pregnancy clinic in Columbus offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and counseling. Supported by Christ Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Columbus, Georgia, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Soup Kitchen and Store House (Food Pantry) Ministries
Soup Kitchen and Store House (Food Pantry) Ministries
Church-run soup kitchen and food pantry in New Haven’s Dixwell neighborhood. Supported by Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Disaster responseProvisional
SouthBrook Disaster Response Team
SouthBrook Disaster Response Team
Church team doing cleanup and temporary home repairs after natural disasters. Supported by SouthBrook Christian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dayton, Ohio, United States
- Area
- Disaster response
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
St. Mark Popup Pantry
St. Mark Popup Pantry
Free food distribution at the church on select Sundays. Supported by St. Mark AME Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- MissionsProvisional
An international evangelical mission community partnering with churches in 15 countries across Latin America and Europe. Short-term Step teams, Stride placements of 6 to 24 months and longer-term Stay roles let people serve alongside local churches.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Latin America
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Street Feet
Street Feet
Volunteer medical teams providing free skin and foot care to homeless people in Kona. Supported by Kona Bible Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
StreetWise Georgia
StreetWise Georgia
Mobile food pantry. Surfaced through Church of the Redeemer in Atlanta, GA.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Sunnyslope Ministries of Hope
Sunnyslope Ministries of Hope
Christian outreach feeding and supporting homeless people in the Sunnyslope area. Supported by Living Streams Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Tab On the Go Food Drive
Tab On the Go Food Drive
Church-run Thanksgiving meal box collection for families in need. Supported by Tab Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Take a meal shift at The Bowery Mission
The Bowery Mission
New York's oldest continuously operating rescue mission, running since 1879, serves meals, beds, and clothing and houses a long residential recovery programme across its Bowery and Harlem sites. Volunteers book a specific meal shift or a standing weekly slot; group slots fill months ahead.
- Time
- A few hours
- Where
- New York, New York, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 8, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Tanner Chapel Food Pantry Ministry
Tanner Chapel Food Pantry Ministry
Church-run food pantry; distribution on second Saturdays at 10am. Supported by Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Thrive Women's Clinic
Thrive Women's Clinic
Pregnancy / women's clinic. Surfaced through Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Together Green Bay
Together Green Bay
Church-based initiative connecting people and organizations to serve the city. Supported by Green Bay Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Trinity Food Pantry
Trinity Food Pantry
Church-run Saturday morning food pantry giving groceries to local families, no questions asked. Supported by Trinity Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Douglas, Wyoming, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Trinity Rescue Mission
Trinity Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter, meals and long-term recovery programs for homeless people. Supported by First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Tutor or mentor a child with Little Lights
Little Lights Urban Ministries
A Christian urban ministry in Southeast D.C. since 1995, running year-round tutoring, mentoring, and summer programmes for children in the Potomac Gardens, Hopkins, and Benning Terrace public-housing communities, plus jobs and training for adults there — about half its staff are residents. Volunteers tutor and mentor.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
The Twelve (1269 Cafe)
The Twelve (1269 Cafe)
Christian outreach helping people move from homelessness toward independent living. Supported by One Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Unbound Now
Unbound Now
Anti-trafficking awareness & survivor care. Surfaced through Christ Chapel Bible Church in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Union Gospel Mission (Duluth)
Union Gospel Mission (Duluth)
Christian mission providing meals, drop-in hours and housing help in Duluth. Supported by Rock Hill Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Duluth, Minnesota, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Union Gospel Mission Dallas
Union Gospel Mission Dallas
Homeless outreach. Surfaced through Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
Holistic care for the homeless. Surfaced through Christ Chapel Bible Church in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Union Rescue Mission
Union Rescue Mission
Christian shelter and recovery programs for people facing homelessness or addiction. Supported by Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Urban Hope Development
Urban Hope Development
Crisis assistance, tutoring, economic development, and housing programs in Fairfield. Supported by Urban Hope Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Urban Ministry Teams (UMT)
Urban Ministry Teams (UMT)
Church-run summer mercy-ministry program hosting visiting volunteer teams. Supported by New City Fellowship of Atlantic City.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Vineyard Food Pantry
Vineyard Food Pantry
Church-run food pantry distributing groceries weekly; volunteer teams sort and serve. Supported by Vineyard Church of Greater Portland.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Portland, Maine, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Visiting professionals at LAMB Hospital
LAMB (Lutheran Aid to Medicine in Bangladesh)
LAMB is a Christian hospital and community health and development project in northwest Bangladesh with a guest and visitor service for visiting medical professionals and students. Work includes maternal health, rehabilitation, training and village programs.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Parbatipur, Bangladesh
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Persecuted churchProvisional
The Voice of the Martyrs: Volunteer
The Voice of the Martyrs
The Voice of the Martyrs serves persecuted Christians in restricted and hostile nations, including Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Central Asia, with Bibles, practical aid and family support. Its volunteer page lists ways to help from the United States.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Middle East & Central Asia
- Area
- Persecuted church
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Volunteer at CURE children's hospitals
CURE International
CURE runs Christian children's hospitals in seven African countries that provide surgery for treatable disabilities at no cost to families, alongside spiritual care. Medical and non-medical volunteers can apply to serve on site for short or longer terms.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Africa
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Volunteer at Siloam Mission, Winnipeg
Siloam Mission
Siloam Mission is a Christian humanitarian organization serving people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg with meals, shelter, health care, clothing and housing. Individuals and groups volunteer in the drop-in, kitchen and clothing room.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Volunteer on a Mercy Ships hospital ship
Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships operates volunteer-crewed hospital ships that dock in African ports to provide free surgery and train local health workers. Medical and non-medical volunteers serve on board for two weeks to two years.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Africa
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Volunteer with Ciudad Refugio in Medellín
Ciudad Refugio
A church and foundation in Medellín that runs a shelter, food programs and a residential restoration program for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. Volunteers serve individually, in teams, through an exchange program or as interns.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Medellín, Colombia
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Volunteer with Hope of Life in Zacapa
Hope of Life International
A humanitarian ministry in eastern Guatemala running child rescue, nutrition, medical and elder-care programs from a campus near Zacapa. Teams and individual volunteers apply through its trip pages.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Zacapa, Guatemala
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 24, 2026
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Volunteer with Living Hope
Living Hope
Living Hope runs health, HIV and substance-recovery, education and skills programmes in Cape Town's southern peninsula with the stated aim of reaching people for Christ. Local and visiting volunteers can serve in its health care, life skills and community programmes.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 24, 2026
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