Serve with City Relief | City Relief (www.cityrelief.org)
MBC is very excited to announce that we are serving with City Relief! We are so thrilled to offer the opportunity for you to serve those in our community who are in need.
Contact Tim Youtkus with any questions (tim@millingtonbaptist.org).
Serve with CityRelief!
Are you willing to step in and serve those in need? We hope you’ll consider joining us as we partner with CityRelief in reaching the needs of those in our community.
Why We Partner
As a church, we believe that caring for those facing homelessness involves more than financial support. Scripture calls us not only to give generously but also to go—to be present with people, to listen, to pray, and to meet needs in practical ways. Serving alongside City Relief allows our congregation to live this out in a tangible and faithful expression of the gospel.
What Does an Outreach Day Look Like?
Upon arrival, we meet with the City Relief outreach leaders who guide us through the day. Before heading out, we participate in essential preparation work—making drinks, bagging bread, loading the buses, and helping prepare City Relief’s well-known soup. These behind-the-scenes tasks play a meaningful role in ensuring the outreach runs smoothly.
Once everything is ready, we load into City Relief vehicles and depart for the outreach site. Throughout the outreach, volunteers can serve in a variety of ways: handing out soup, drinks, and resources; offering hospitality and conversation; or assisting behind the scenes by scooping soup and replenishing supplies. There is a place for every volunteer to contribute.
At the conclusion of the outreach, we return to the Clifton base to assist with cleanup. After wrapping up, we head back to MBC, typically returning by 4:30 PM (often earlier depending on the day).
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience is required. City Relief provides on-site training and guidance for all volunteers at the beginning of each outreach day.
Dress appropriately for the weather, as volunteers will be outside for the duration of the outreach. For winter outreaches, we strongly recommend dressing warmer than you think you’ll need.
We also ask volunteers to dress modestly, wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, and avoid wearing flashy or valuable jewelry.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Phones, wallets, keys, and other valuables can be stored securely on the City Relief bus, at the Clifton base, or in the MBC van.
Yes. City Relief requires volunteers to be 18 years or older, or 16 years old with a parent or guardian present for the entire outreach.
City Relief outreaches are well-organized and generally safe environments, but—as with any public setting—situations can arise. Volunteers are asked to wear modest clothing, avoid giving out personal information (such as phone numbers or full names), and remain within sight of City Relief leaders at all times.
City Relief staff are trained in de-escalation and are present throughout the outreach to ensure volunteer and guest safety.
City Relief operates in rain or shine. Our neighbors on the street rely on the support provided through these outreaches, and their needs continue regardless of the weather. Volunteers should plan accordingly and dress for the conditions.
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