Get Involved – Harbor House Ministries

Partner with Harbor House

Harbor House Ministries welcomes you to our community. There are a number of ways to get involved with this ministry by giving of your time, talent or treasure.

Donate today

Your financial support is crucial to Harbor House Ministries!

Insurance rates do not fully fund the cost of care. Harbor House must raise at least $500,000 each year to meet the costs involved in living abundantly.

Your dollars make our life enrichment, spiritual enrichment, and social/emotional programming happen!

Your contributions ensure the hiring of those with a nurturing heart who strive toward excellence in the direct care profession by allowing us to compensate them for the extra measures taken to provide compassionate care for those who live here.

Donate today

Consider enhanced giving options:

Become a Sustaining Partner to empower our day-to-day ministry.

Take advantage of tax breaks by donating though an IRA distribution.

Leave a legacy of care by adding Harbor House to your Estate Plan.

Contact the Executive Director for more information

Volunteers serve as precious assets at Harbor House Ministries, uplifting the lives of our residents and elevating the quality of care we provide.

Your time and talents ensure that Harbor House Ministries can provide opportunities for the men and women of Harbor House to live life to the fullest.

Volunteers are a valuable resource at Harbor House Ministries. They enrich the lives of the men and women who live here and enhance the level of care we offer.

If you have time and a passion to share with us, we'd LOVE to plug you in here at HHM. We are currently looking for people with capacity to serve in the areas listed below.

To get started, select a volunteer area to learn more:

All volunteers who come to work with us on a REGULAR basis:

- must be at least 18 years old unless visiting under the supervision of an adult (e.g. a school group)
- may be asked to pass a background check and a TB test (depending on frequency of your visits).

Resident Assistance

One With One Visitor
A One with One Visitor enjoys building a friendship with a resident by spending time with them doing whatever they are interested in – read a book; engage in a craft, game, or activity; share a coffee time; etc. Commitment and consistency is highly valued in this role.

On Campus Activities Assistance
The On Campus Activities Assistant leads activities in the home on a regular or as-needed basis. They may be engaged through activities such as crafts, games, story times, music times, cooking lessons, devotions, and other activities as skills, interests, and time allow. Tell us your talent and we'll plug you in!

Adventure Assistance
An Adventure Assistant accompanies a resident on their community outings and may be called upon to assist with general engagement with the activity. Some examples of outings include going out for coffee, touring a zoo, farm, or museum; walking through a park; etc.

On Deck Assistance
The On Deck Assistant helps with supervision of resident swimming activity, keeps the pool areas tidy, prepares shower area for resident use, and other as needed tasks required for a safe swimming experience.

Maintenance or Facilities Assistance

Seasonal grounds keeping
Seasonal ground assistants may be asked to prepare or take down our garden beds or to clean up debris, spread mulch or other tasks as needed.

Weekly Garden Care
The weekly garden helper’s work involves weeding, dead heading, watering and other tasks as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Work Days
The folks on this list will help with periodic cleaning tasks such as window washing, equipment cleaning and repairs, outdoor furniture cleaning, etc.

Food Service or Event Assistance

Food Service Assistance
A Food Service Assistant may be asked to help with intermittent deep cleaning and organizing of kitchen items and food.

Event Helper
An event helper may come in to help the dietary staff prepare for events by helping with cooking or setting up tables, chairs, decorations, and the serving center prior to or after the event or serving food at the event, and/or taking down event set up and service.

Online Volunteer Application

Or fill out this PDF application and mail it to:

Harbor House Ministries
Attn Kerri Adamczak
919 44th St SW
Jenison MI 49428

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Or mission is to embody Christ-centered values by offering high-quality, individualized care in a family setting for adults with profound developmental disabilities so that they may live abundantly.

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