Members meet monthly to promote awareness and support the work of Mustard Seed Communities in Nicaragua by serving abandoned children and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and uplifting marginalized communities.
Mustard Seed Ministry Coordinator – Daphne Nordone, 404-558-3876, nordone6@comcast.net
Time: Meetings once a month from August to February
- Traveler: Attend monthly meetings to learn the tasks and responsibilities of a Mustard Seed Missionary. A missionary will work as a team, love the children, help those less fortunate, be passionate and enthusiastic about raising funds to care for the children of MSC, and be a team player. Special skills appreciated, but not necessary: construction/handy background, childcare, arts & crafts ability, medical, physical, occupational background appreciated, photography & video skills, children’s sports enthusiasts. Time: Mission trips are 1 week long.
- Local Support: Attend monthly meetings to familiarize and inspire the new volunteers with the mission of Mustard Seed Communities.
- Fundraising Only (non-traveler): This volunteer will attend a fundraising presentation as well as monthly meetings to be inspired and informed regarding the challenges and needs of the children of MSC. Volunteers should be enthusiastic and passionate about raising funds to care for the children of Mustard Seed Nicaragua.
- Local Events: Assist with local events such as Charity Day at Uptown Breakfast, All Inspired Shopping Event, Wine Raffle, and any other fundraising opportunities that may arise. These events are usually held between September and December. Volunteer roles may include events, selling raffle tickets, creating and/or distributing flyers for events, and promoting event attendance.
- Operation Orphan: Assist with the special Second collection on Sunday, the last weekend in January. Volunteer roles may include display set up, creating and/or distributing flyers, and assisting parishioners after mass with donation questions.
