FISH

FISH is a ministry run out of the University of Central Florida whose purpose is to befriend internationals that come to the USA to study. Their goal is to welcome international students to Orlando, partner with them in friendship, and above all things show them the love of Christ. The international community at UCF includes students from all over the world- Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and South America- and FISH seeks to welcome all people, of all races, ethnicities, languages, and cultural backgrounds.

FISH believes and promotes the power of friendship evangelism, but has no patience for those looking to force conversion on our members. We expect that all volunteers be mindful of the students background and beliefs, sensitive to cultural issues, and respectful and loving when sharing the gospel.

We require anyone joining this service opportunity to receive and become familiar with a basic informational pamphlet about the cultures and religions you will be serving. It is our job as believers to be informed and knowledgeable, fighting ignorance, so that we can be used to our full potential for the gospel. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

Time Commitment: At the least 6 months, with a requirement to attend at least 1 event a month

If you are interested in joining this service opportunity email Nate Webster at fish@whatsyourstatus.com

Run For Freedom

Run For Freedom is an organization that seeks to raise awareness and provide treatment for women who have been victimized by human trafficking. They have a home here in the Central Florida area that is dedicated to showing the love of God, providing therapeutic healing, and giving hope to the girls victimized so that they can re-enter society. For more information, go to http://www.runforfreedom.net/

This serving opportunity is for WOMEN ONLY.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 months on a weekly basis.

To inquire about how to serve this organization please contact Raychel at runforfreedom@whatsyourstatus.com

The Orlando Initiative

TOI is a service organization with a mandate to bring restoration to those less fortunate in our community by gathering together a team of generous volunteers with a desire to help restore broken lives. For more information, go to http://www.theorlandoinitiative.org/home.php

This serving opportunity is for anyone.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 months on a weekly basis.

To inquire about how to serve this organization please contact Deon at theorlandoinitiative@whatsyourstatus.com

Westminister Towers Orlando

Westminster is a community for the elderly that includes Residential living, Residential with Supportive Services living, and a Health Center. STATUS will be partnering with them to implement a Foster Grandparent Program. Volunteers will spend time with their “grandparent” reading, talking, playing games, or participating in the offered activities. Many of the patients do not have family left or family nearby so this program is an opportunity to offer them a consistent face and friend who can love on them.

For more information please visit: http://www.westminsterretirement.com/html/westminster_towers_-_orlando.html

Time Commitment: 6 months on a bi-weekly basis

To inquire about how to serve this organization please contact Jaclyn at westministertowersorlando@whatsyourstatus.com

Coalition for the Homeless

Serving Opportunity: Individuals and groups are needed to assist in our Child Development Program or to host an arts and crafts, board game or movie night activity. Babysitters are also needed for children while parents are in meetings or workshops. We ask volunteers to commit to this for 6 months on a bi-weekly basis so the children have someone consistent in their lives that they can rely on and trust.

For more information please visit: http://www.centralfloridahomeless.org/index.html

To inquire about how to serve this organization please contact Jason@whatsyourstatus.com

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