Volunteer

Locally

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY San Francisco Homes
Westminster joins with other faith communities and owner families to build homes in San Francisco. Habitat for Humanity Marin currently seeks Marin sights for new projects.  Teams measure, saw, and pound nails on a monthly basis. Volunteer leader is Liz Arnold.

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
In the Spring of 1999, during the crisis in Kosovo, Westminster committed to helping resettle an ethnic-Albanian refugee family. The congregation with the help of the Tiburon community located a rental house and welcomed the Vila family of nine in June, 1999. They were helped with a home, food, furniture, job interviews, schooling, English language training, and more involving at least 100 of the congregation members. As of April, 2000, the family became fully self-supporting but has remained in Marin County and kept a relationship with the congregation. Muhabere Vila is head staff person for the Sunday morning nursery program.

FOOD FOR OTHERS and MONTHLY WELLNESS CHECKS HOT MEAL - Thursday 12:00 or Monthly, San Rafael
Westminster teams with other local congregations to offer a hot meal every Thursday for hungry people. Congregants provide portions of the meal and serve on third and fifth Thursdays. Coordinator is Amy Cerussi.  Wellness Checks are also offered on the third Tuesday by nurse practicianer, Vickie Hagbom.  Teams also provide meals for San Rafael Shelter and Voyager Carmel Shelter monthly on Wednesdays and special holidays. Coordinators are Lesli Hobart, Ellen Smoke and Liz Arnold.

TIBURON THRIFT SHOP
The Thrift Shop on Ark Row in Tiburon accepts donations of clothing and children's toys. Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Saturdays. Proceeds help local organizations including Westminster Presbyterian Church and mission projects. Coordinator: Carla Lantier.