Potential Group Projects with 441 Ministries
Below is a list of potential group serving projects. If you have any questions about these or want to take one of these on, please contact Josh Horn at josh@441ministries.org
Ceiling Tile Removal and Cleanup
We have a space we are converting into offices for 441 Ministries. We need a team of volunteers to remove ceiling tiles from a drop ceiling while keeping the ceiling frame and insulation intact. Then this team would remove all the tiles and sweep the space clean.
Urgency: ASAP
Supplies Needed: Safety gear for dust and debris removal working near insulation (masks, goggles, long sleeve shirts and pants), short ladders or multi-step stools.
Duration: With a team of 3-5 people, this project should take about 2 hours.
Cafe Deep Cleaning
Not only is New City Cafe a great coffee shop, it’s also a gathering place for many activities all year long (e.g. community holiday meals, weekly Bible studies, special events, etc). While we try to maintain a high degree of cleanliness at New City Cafe and Roaster, there are opportunities to help us deep clean the space to make it even more inviting to others.
Urgency: Monthly
Supplies Needed: Cleaning supplies and equipment for cleaning floors, walls, floorboards, windows, surfaces/counters, tables, and chairs, degreaser for the kitchen space
Duration: With a team of 4+ people, deep cleaning the entire kitchen and dining room can take multiple hours. The scope of the project is flexible, as we can host a larger group or focus our cleaning on a smaller area.
Kids Ministry Deep Cleaning
Our Kids Ministry space sees a lot of activity, from weekly Saturday Kids Clubs to Bible Studies, community meetings, and special events. We need ongoing cleaning to keep the space in good condition. This is a great serving project for a smaller group or can be combined with another serving project. This is also a good project for a group looking for an ongoing serving project, as we have a number of cleaning dates throughout the year that need to be filled.
Urgency: Specific Fridays throughout the school year
Supplies Needed: Cleaning supplies and equipment for cleaning floors, carpet, walls, floorboards, windows, surfaces/counters, tables, and chairs. The space has a small kitchenette, a bathroom, a hardwood floor area, and a carpeted area. We have a vacuum cleaner for the carpeted area.
Duration: With a team of 4-6 people, cleaning this space takes about 1-2 hours to clean. With a larger group, cleaning takes less than an hour.
Volunteer Dates: Fridays - September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 12, January 16, January 30, February 27, March 13, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22 (Some of these might already be claimed. Contact Josh to claim a date).
Fall Grounds Clean-up
When the leaves fall, it’s time to rake and clean at 441 Ministries! We could use a team or two during the fall months willing to come in and clean up the property in preparation for the winter. This would include raking leaves, picking up trash, clearing weeds and overgrowth along the property edges, etc.
Urgency: October/November/December
Supplies Needed: Rakes, shovels, trash bags, leaf blowers and extension cords (we have outlets accessible), hedge clippers and trimmers, etc.
Duration: With a team of 6-8 people, a cleanup day can take a few hours, depending on the cope of the work.