Giving to the As You Go Offering can be done on our Missions Giving page.
Ways to Serve
Moving closer to the needs of our community together.
Mission begins in everyday life and grows as we serve alongside others.
Mission happens in the everyday moments of our lives — through hospitality, prayer, encouragement, generosity, and sharing the hope of Jesus wherever God has placed us.
It also takes shape through intentional opportunities to serve alongside others. Across LifeHouse projects and partnerships, volunteers help create spaces of care, connection, support, discipleship, and practical compassion in our community.
Explore opportunities to get involved below.
Serve With Our Local Mission Projects
Practical opportunities to serve through local mission initiatives carried directly by LifeHouse Church.
Creating Community Connections
LifeHouse Care
Help provide practical support, dignity, and connection for people in our community through Community Care, Pantries, Op Shops, offering skilled support, and participating in seasonal initiatives like Under the Tree and LifeWalk.
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Community Care - help serve community members through our crisis relief program
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Pantry support - providing access to low cost groceries and social connection
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Op Shops - sorting, selling, and serving our community
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Donate goods and food items to our Op Shops and Pantries
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Give to Under the Tree, supporting families doing it tough at Christmas
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Participate in LifeWalk, raising funds to support the ongoing work of LifeHouse Care
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Skills Support - providing skilled support for LifeHouse Care leadership team, including general administration and grant application support
Strengthening Families
LifeHouse Care Families & The Homeward Project
Help create safe and supportive environments for vulnerable children and families in our community — through providing practical care, ongoing relationship with a family doing it tough, support for foster carers, or opening your home as a foster carer. We don’t all have to do the same thing, but we can all do something.
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Open your home to a child or young person as a Foster Carer, providing either emergency, short-term, long-term, or part-time respite care. We’ll connect you to your next steps — accessing more information, connecting with a local agency, and preparing for the journey.
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Provide consistent practical, prayer, and relational support for a foster care family, as a Support Friend.
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Provide regular (weekly or fortnightly) one-to-one relational support over the course of one year, as a Family Friend for a mum in the local community.
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Provide practical help for families on an on-call basis, such as meals, cleaning, or odd jobs, as part of a Resource Team.
Investing in the Next Generation
Scripture in Schools (SRE)
Help students in local primary and secondary schools engage with the Gospel and plant seeds of faith, as a Special Religious Education teacher.
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Become an SRE teacher in a local primary or high school. Training and support are available to set you up for success. Learn more about SRE at nswacc.org.au/sre
Enquire about pathways to becoming an SRE teacher by emailing the team.
Serve With Our Local Mission Partners
Opportunities to serve alongside trusted local ministries as we support the work God is doing across our wider community.
Sherwood Cliffs
There are various opportunities to contribute your time, talents, and abilities to the work of Sherwood Cliffs, a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.
Learn more about this ministry at sherwoodcliffs.com.au or contact the team via email at info@sherwoodcliffs.com.au
Christian Surfers
Join the weekly Christian Surfers gatherings, give to the Surfathon, or sponsor people for regional camps or the National Gathering.
Find out more and connect with the team via christiansurfers.org.au/northernnsw
Deadly Diamonds
Deadly Diamonds in Moree need volunteers to mentor, cook, or support weekly activities like mentoring breakfasts and Kids Club, or camps and holiday programs.
Connect with Jason to explore opportunities via email at jason.poutawa@salvationarmy.org.au
Youth Alive
Youth Alive welcomes volunteers of any age for local rallies, state events, and follow-up with young people.
Enquire about volunteering via youthalivensw.com.au/contact-us
Red Frogs
Red Frogs volunteers help host Family Dinners, social events with students, and help keep young people safe during Schoolies week. This volunteer opportunity is best suited to young adults with consistent availability and a strong commitment to their faith.
Contact Jesse via maiohajesse@gmail.com
YWAM
Opportunities to engage with YWAM Coffs include the Discipleship Training School, community worship meetings and dinners, and a range of local ministry outreach activities.
Learn more and connect with the team via ywamcoffsharbour.com or email ywamcoffsharbour@gmail.com
Not Sure Where to Start?
We would love to help you explore where your passions, gifts, and availability might connect with opportunities to serve.
Contact the Missions Team at missions@lifehouse.net.au
