Volunteer - Second Mile Mission Center

Large Group or Church?

Volunteering together is a great way to grow relationships while serving the community.

Our Group Wants To Volunteer!Court-Ordered Community Service

How to Volunteer Individually

First time volunteer? Check out steps below.
Already have a volunteer account?

Volunteer Login

Step 1

Create an Account

Click "Sign Up" on the "Become a Volunteer" button below to create your account.

Become a Volunteer

Step 2

Choose an Opportunity

Once you're logged in, you can choose the volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.

Step 3

Show up for Your Shift!

Show up for your shift and enjoy making a real difference in your neighbors' lives!

Download the App

The Volunteer Get Connected app is free to download and simple to use. Choose the link that is right for you, then just follow the steps. (If you tap these links within your phone, the steps are simple and automatic. If you click these links from a browser, you will be asked to identify which device the app will go to - in most cases that will be your phone.)

Note: Be sure to turn on your phone's notifications and location services so that you can receive prompts when you arrive at a volunteer site.

With the app, you can:

See your schedule
Get alerts, including location-based notifications when you arrive at a volunteer site
Check-in and out of your opportunities

Large Group or Church?

Volunteering together is a great way to grow relationships while serving the community. We have multiple opportunities for large groups, including sorting and distributing food to our neighbors and helping in our resale store. To learn more and to schedule your group, fill out this form and we'll get back to you soon!

Our Group Wants To Volunteer!

Host a Drive

A great way for you to join in is to host a Food or Clothing Drive! We have groups that host drives at work, at church, or in their neighborhoods. These drives help us get the food and clothing that our neighbors need. We will even provide the donation boxes! If you are interested in learning more about hosting a Food or Clothing Drive, fill out this form and we'll get back to you soon!

How Serving Changes Lives and Impacts YOU!

“I’ve been blessed”

I’ve been blessed in so many ways through volunteering. The stories I have to tell are so many, you wouldn’t have time to hear them all.

One lady shared how she and her husband had adopted two teenagers a while back. She said, “I used to bring them up to do volunteer work. We were volunteering until my husband lost his job.” One minute, this lady was giving. The next minute she was asking for and receiving help. That could be any one of us. One day we have it, the next day we don’t. Second Mile is here to help those that need it. To provide not just physical bread but spiritual food.

Bill Roberts

Volunteer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum age to volunteer at Second Mile?

Individuals ages 12 to 15 may volunteer alongside an adult and must stay with them at all times. Individuals ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own.

I’m looking for a group volunteer opportunity in Missouri City. Can my group come to Second Mile?

Yes, please! We would love to have your group come and serve with us! Please visit the Volunteer page and fill out the interest form and you will hear from us soon!

How do volunteers help at Second Mile?

Volunteers sign up here and are placed where most needed. That might include sorting canned goods or produce in the warehouse, placing groceries in vehicles, hanging clothes, sweeping the floor, receiving donated items, etc. Volunteers play a huge role in making the people we serve feel welcome.

Where do I enter and sign in when I arrive?

Park in the front lot, and enter through the door on the left facing Beltway 8 and Dream Ct. You'll be greeted by our Volunteer Coordinator at our Volunteer Check In station, and we will help you get checked in before you get to work.

What happens to the food and other items I donate?

Volunteers sort food and put it into bags that go directly to families in need who visit Second Mile, or the food is delivered to a neighborhood or other distribution site and then given to families. Clothing, furniture, and household items are sorted and placed in The Opportunity Shop resale store. Stained, torn, or unusable items are purchased by a recycling company. Proceeds help fuel Second Mile’s programs and feed and equip our Neighbors.

What is Second Mile’s overhead cost?

97.7 cents of every dollar donated go directly into programs to help our Neighbors. Every dollar is stretched and maximized with the help of volunteer hours, in-kind donations, and community partnerships.

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