Volunteers
Here we explore accounts from our Volunteers who have discovered IHNJC to be a natural outgrowth of their values and beliefs and how showing hospitality through IHNJC has enhanced their spiritual journey.
Amy Blumberg
As the transportation coordinator for our church, in addition to finding others to help drive the van, I also regularly drive the van. Driving the van can provide a unique opportunity to discuss with the clients how their day went, if they have been successful job hunting, if they are close to getting housing etc. It also provides the opportunity to encourage them and if the situation presents itself, share God's love.
Regularly eating meals with the clients is another way to do the same things as stated above. It is most rewarding to see the people who are just down on their luck and do not normally live that lifestyle, pick themselves up, brush themselves off and go on with life because the program has helped them find housing, a job or both. In the eyes of a downtrodden individual, seeing hope turn into a bright smile because they are able to successfully leave the program is all worth it.
