Current Outreach Opportunities
We Need You!
St. Stephen’s Mission and Outreach Team is currently seeking new members to help guide and nurture our community outreach activities. If you would like to become more involved, or just want to learn more about what we do, please contact outreach@ssecdurham.org.
Current Opportunities
Here’s some volunteer opportunities you can get involved in right now!
Calling All Volunteers! - UMD’s Community Cafe
Urban Ministries of Durham is excited to announce that starting May 1st, inside dining will be offered to all individuals in need of a meal at the Community Café. This change comes after implementing necessary safety protocols and guidelines, including a Covid-19 vaccination policy, mask-wearing, and protective barriers. The support of volunteers from St. Stephen's Parish is greatly appreciated during this transition. Thank you for 40 years of service and for contributing to the mission of ending homelessness and fighting poverty in the Durham community. Please visit this sign-up link for more information on how you can get involved. Any questions contact Viki Baker.
Housing for New Hope
Eviction moratoriums have recently begun to expire across NC. This has left some Housing for New Hope clients struggling to catch up on rent and retain their housing, and HNH is struggling to provide them with the rental assistance needed. If you are able, please prayerfully consider making a financial contribution to Housing for New Hope to help our neighbors maintain their homes. You can donate to them directly here or make a one-time contribution through SSEC’s Giving page, indicating Housing for New Hope in the notes field.
You can learn more about or contribute to this outreach ministry here.
Durham County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Are you 55+ and looking for ways to use your skills to impact your local community? The Durham County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a national service program of AmeriCorps Seniors. RSVP matches adults age 55+ with volunteer opportunities that fit their experience, interests, and skillset. Volunteers deliver meals to homebound adults, transport lifesaving blood donations, tutor K-12 students, serve as tax preparers, and more! By volunteering with RSVP, members receive a few key benefits, free of charge: personalized volunteer opportunities, mileage reimbursement to/from their volunteer site, on-the-job volunteer insurance, a quarterly newsletter, and an invitation to recognition events. To enroll, visit www.thevolunteercenter.org/rsvp or contact Sydney Schamay via email or phone: (919) 321-6932.