​Prayer Walks

Walk through apartment communities praying for families, children, schools, leaders, and opportunities for the Gospel. Meet residents, listen to their stories, encourage them, and pray with those who welcome prayer.

 

Community Cleanup & Prayer Walks

Serve practically by picking up trash and beautifying apartment communities while praying for residents and building relationships. Great for families, churches, youth groups, and small groups.

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After-School Homework & Tutoring

Help children and teenagers with homework, reading, math, English, school projects, and study skills. You do not have to be a teacher—patience and encouragement can make a tremendous difference.

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ESL & English Conversation

Help refugees and immigrants improve conversational English, reading, writing, and confidence navigating everyday life in the United States.

 

Youth Mentoring & Recreation

Build relationships with children and teenagers through soccer, recreation, mentoring, Bible studies, camps, and community activities.

 

Family Friendship & Mentoring

Build meaningful friendships with refugee and immigrant families. Practice English, share meals, encourage parents and children, help families understand community resources, and be a welcoming friend.

 

Transportation & Practical Assistance

Help with approved transportation needs, job-search assistance, résumé help, basic computer assistance, driver's-license preparation, and connecting families with appropriate community resources.

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Furniture & Household Assistance

Help pick up and deliver donated furniture and household supplies. Churches and small groups can also organize furniture and household-item drives.

 

Discovery Bible Study & Discipleship

Build relationships, share the Gospel, join or facilitate Discovery Bible Studies, disciple new believers, and encourage emerging leaders. WOE provides training for volunteers who want to learn.

 

Community Outreach & Special Events

Serve at back-to-school outreaches, Christmas events, camps, Vacation Bible School, community meals, children's activities, and other special events throughout the year.

 

Serve Together

Bring Your Church, Small Group, Family, or Team

WOE welcomes churches, small groups, Sunday school classes, youth groups, men's and women's ministries, families, businesses, and college groups. Teams can participate in prayer walks, community cleanup, apartment outreach, children's activities, sports, ESL, tutoring, furniture delivery, community meals, seasonal outreach, and special events.

 

Adopt an Apartment Community

Churches interested in deeper involvement can partner with WOE to build ongoing relationships in an apartment community through prayer, practical service, evangelism, Discovery Bible Study, discipleship, youth engagement, and leadership development.

 

How Volunteering Works

1. Tell Us About Yourself — Complete a short volunteer interest form and tell us where you would like to serve.

2. Connect With Our Team — A WOE team member will help identify an opportunity that matches your interests, gifts, and availability.

3. Orientation & Training — Learn about WOE, the communities we serve, cultural awareness, safety expectations, and your volunteer role.

4. Screening When Required — Roles involving minors or vulnerable individuals may require additional screening, references, and a background check.

5. Start Serving — Join us as we love our neighbors, serve communities, share Jesus, make disciples, and develop leaders.