Wants to volunteer, or needs community service hours
Use when someone wants to give back, feel useful, or meet people by volunteering, or must finish community service hours for a court or program.
In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Find out what they want
You can ask"Do you want to volunteer, or do you need hours for a court or a program?"
You can ask"What do you like to do? Cooking, animals, outdoors, helping people, sorting or cleaning?"
You can ask"Can you lift, stand for a while, or drive?"
2Court-ordered community service hours
You can ask"What does the court or program need: a signed sheet, a letter, a number of hours, a deadline?"
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
At the Gospel MissionHelp with a meal, give to the food pantry, or bring your church, business or family to cook and serve a Friday lunch. Call the Mission at 575-388-5071.
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, 575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.