Core Mission Opportunities
For more information about the UPUMC Missions Movement or our Core Missions Partners, please fill out our Mission Movement Interest Form. If you have additional questions, please contact Emmy Zumwalt at sailingzumwalt@airskunk.net.
Project Transformation Summer Volunteer Opportunities
July 6-9 & July 13
Since 1998, PT North Texas has partnered with UPUMC to make a positive impact on the lives of children in our community. This summer, there are three opportunities to serve with PT.
July 6-9: Reading partners and Bible study group facilitators are needed to help support and inspire young minds.
July 13: Volunteers are needed to help prep and serve meals to PT college staff.
SIGN UP TO READ & STUDY GROUP FACILITATOR HERE
PURCHASE A BOOK FROM THE APPROVED READING LIST HERE
For more information, contact Chrys Franklin (chrysfranklin@hotmail.com), or Kim Brannon (KimBrannon5@gmail.com)
Christ's Foundry Back to School
Help a child start the school year with confidence! Christ's Foundry's Back-to-School Program provides students and families with the supplies and support they need for a successful school year, and there are several ways you can get involved.
You can purchase much-needed school supplies through the recommended items list, volunteer to help stuff backpacks by contacting Gina Gregory at ginagregory@me.com, or join the fun at the Back-to-School Bash by helping lead games and activities for children and families. A SignUpGenius link is available for party volunteers.
Whether you donate supplies, pack backpacks, or volunteer at the celebration, your support helps ensure local students begin the school year feeling prepared, encouraged, and loved. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!
SIGN-UP FOR BACK TO SCHOOL BASH HERE
Christ's Foundry Bread Ministry
Each Saturday, Christ's Foundry distributes bread and bakery goods to neighbors in need. UPUMC regularly partners with Christ's Foundry to provide volunteers who will go to their two partner stores, pick up the bread and bakery goods at 9 AM (stores will have them ready), and deliver them to Christ's Foundry by 10 AM for distribution. To volunteer for one or more Saturdays, you can sign up here!
Christ's Foundry Food Pantry
On the first Tuesday of every month, from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, you can help sort and prepare family bags that help many Christ's Foundry families. Tasks include unloading food and sorting and loading it into individual family food bags. This is a great opportunity to teach younger children how to help in this service and makes a great family activity! It does involve some physical activity such as lifting and moving cases of food.
Volunteers with valid driver's licenses are also needed on Tuesdays to pick up a U-Haul in South Oak Cliff, drive to Crossroads Community Ministries for loading, then to Christ's Foundry for unloading, and return the U-Haul. The time commitment is approximately 10 AM-12 PM. No physical labor is required. The church will make a U-Haul reservation under the volunteer's name. Contact Rev. Amy Spaur (christsfoundry@gmail.com, 214-704-6628) for more information.
Christ's Foundry Piano and Guitar Lessons
Christ's Foundry is looking for teachers who can provide basic piano and guitar lessons for youth beginners. Ideally, it will be a 10-week commitment on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15 PM. If you would like to volunteer or want more information, please contact Rev. Amy Spaur.
Get more information about UPUMC's partnership with Christ's Foundry.
Operación Abrigo Fall Mission Team to Juarez
UPUMC's fall adult mission team to build homes In Juarez, Mexico. The group is led by Emmy Zumwalt (emmyzumwalt@airskunk.net), an active UPUMC's mission team member. The mission trip dates are November 7-9, 2025. The cost will be $200/person plus airfare. Look for more information in the coming months!
Get more information about UPUMC's partnership with Operación Abrigo.
Project Transformation
Project Transformation hosts events with UPUMC's support throughout the year! Check back regularly to see when you have an opportunity to partner with PT!
Get more information about UPUMC's partnership with Project Transformation.
Wesley-Rankin Afterschool Program
The Wesley-Rankin Afterschool Program provides children and youth activities and homework support, which reinforce core concepts to bolster school academic performance. Students choose from a selection of interest club each semester, including: violin, debate, coding, basketball, and photography. Volunteers assist with classroom support, leading clubs, and building relationships with students Mondays-Thursdays from 3-6 PM. For more information, visit the Wesley-Rankin website.
Wesley-Rankin Brighter Bites
Wesley-Rankin needs volunteers for their grocery bag assembly! Brighter Bites will deliver large pallets of produce and grocery items to the WR facility every week to be distributed to families. Volunteer groups are needed from 1-2 PM on Tuesdays to bag items so they are ready to go! This volunteer position does not require an application, background check, or other trainings. Volunteers simply need to sign up beforehand.
Wesley-Rankin Scholars Tutors
The Wesley-Rankin Scholars Program collaborates with the June Shelton School, offering tutoring for students with learning differences, Mondays-Thursdays, 2:30-4 PM and Saturdays 9 AM-12 PM. Students learn reading and writing using tools that align with how they best learn. During sessions, tutors will either lead instruction using a multi-sensory structured language (MSL) approach to reading or will utilize auditory discrimination and memory training. Volunteers are required to participate in a full day of initial training before they begin serving. Trainings are offered once per quarter. For more information, visit the Wesley-Rankin Scholars Program website.
Get more information about UPUMC's partnership with Wesley-Rankin.
