We have lots of volunteer opportunities! This page will feature our most up-to-date needs. You can learn more about our local global mission on the Missions page. Read more below about how you can help or email Pam Parmley and she can help you find a place. These opportunities may change as the situation changes, and those updates will be shared via The Echo and the News + Events page.
We love Caldwell!
First Methodist loves Caldwell Elementary! You can help us celebrate the teachers and staff during appreciation week. Volunteers are needed to make this FABULOUS! The 2025 theme is “TREAT YOURSELF!” We will provide snacks, treats, and other goodies to “TREAT” the staff on Monday, May 5th. Contact Pam to work on this fun project.
Compassion Closet: Clothing distribution at Feeding Friends and Family
Compassion Closet gives new or gently used clothes to our neighbors in need downtown.
Our current needs are new or gently used summer clothes and shoes and new underwear and socks for men, women, and children.
We also need help with sorting and distributing clothes.
You can drop by Mission Headquarters at the church to sort clothes each Tues/Thurs morning from 9-11am. You can also volunteer to work on Saturdays (2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:30-11am in the Parlor) and Thursdays (1st and 3rd at 4pm) for clothing distribution.
GATEWAY MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS*! This dynamic ministry needs volunteers who could dedicate two hours each month to offer fellowship and fun programming for young adults with special needs.
Volunteers assist in these ways:
· Help provide a meal for the group
· Help serve the meal and assist members to make choices
· Help members enjoy the activity and assist them through any challenges they may have
· Laugh with, visit with, and have a great time with these young adults!
*any experience in educating or assisting children or adults with special needs is perfect , but not required!
Each week we pack and distribute lunches for our unsheltered neighbors in downtown McKinney. You can help in several ways! The easiest (and most needed way) is to sign up to purchase food. CLICK HERE for the sign up. Bring the food to the church ASAP to be packed. You can also help pack the lunches on Wednesdays at 11:30 in the Conference Room. Donations can also be made with “homeless” as the memo to go toward the purchase of Gatorades, sacks, etc. Email Caitlin for more information.
English as a Second Language Ministry
Our church offers ESL classes! We have helped hundreds of English language learners from dozens of different countries develop valuable communication skills. You don’t need teaching experience or knowledge of languages to help. Just a willing spirit and free time on Wednesday nights. If you’re interested in helping with our upcoming Fall semester, click here to email Pastor Ed. Or click here to learn more about our ESL ministry.
