GCU’s Week of Service is your opportunity to be the beacon of light in our community with your peers. Come out and participate to show your sense of purpose in being an innovative thinker, effective communicator, a local and global contributor and a transformative leader in your choice of event.
We have plenty of openings with different timeslots for your convenience. Browse through the options, and when applicable, use the signup options or simply show up on time ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community!
Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.
| Ministry | Time | Location | Number of Volunteers | How to Sign Up | Ministry Description |
| Canyon Kids | 8:45 am – noon | Lynnhaven Community Church 4426 N. 31st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017 | 25 | Meet at Building 26 | Volunteers lead kids in the neighborhood toward Christ through Bible stories, games crafts and more. |
| Soccer Day | 9 am – 1 pm | Prescott Field | 100 | Meet at Prescott Field | Global Outreach invites children and youth from the various apartments we serve to campus once a semester for friendly soccer games, pizza and a message of faith. Volunteers play a vital role in welcoming the kids, capturing photos and videos, distributing snacks and meals, managing teams and participating in skits, among other things. |
| Ministry | Time | Location | Number of Volunteers | How to Sign Up | Ministry Description |
| Kanisa Ministry | 11:15 am – 2 pm | 3104 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051 | 20 | Meet at car-ride lot | This ministry comes alongside a local refugee church and helps run their weekly Sunday School class for refugee kids ages 3-13 years. Instagram: @gcu.kanisa |
| Ministry | Time | Location | Number of Volunteers | How to Sign Up | Ministry Description |
| Bunk Bed Delivery SHP and GCU CityServe | 1 – 5 pm | Building 66 – CityServe Warehouse | 50 | Signup Genius Link | Volunteers will gather at the CityServe warehouse and will break into delivery teams of five. These teams will leave the CityServe warehouse with the materials to assemble twin beds in the homes of families in need. This service opportunity is in partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. |
| Homeless Ministry | 5:30 – 8:45 am | St Vincent de Paul 230 S. 12th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Enter off 15th Avenue and Harrison Street at back of building) | 25 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers go to St. Vincent de Paul to serve breakfast and connect with men and women experiencing a season of homelessness. |
| Computer Refurbishing AZSTRUT and GCU CityServe | 1 – 3 pm, 3 – 5 pm | Building 66 – CityServe Warehouse | 100 | Signup Genius Link | Volunteers will help refurbish computers with AZSTRUT, a local nonprofit that GCU CityServe works closely with. These computers will go to families and individuals in need. |
| Callahan Care – GCU CityServe | 1 – 3 pm, 3 – 5 pm | Building 71, 2nd floor | 20 | Signup Genius Link | Volunteers will help sort, organize and box clothing to be sent to clothing closets in Title I schools across the valley. |
| Food Box Distribution GCU CityServe | 1 – 4 pm | Building 66 parking lot | 40 | Signup Genius Link | This food box distribution event will serve 400 families in the Phoenix community. Each family will receive a 25-lb box of food, a 15-lb box of hygiene essentials plus additional product. Volunteers will help check in families and load their vehicles. |
| GCU CityServe | 1 – 3 pm, 3 – 5 pm | Building 66 – CityServe Warehouse | 60 | Signup Genius Link | Volunteers will help sort and organize a truckload of goods at the GCU CityServe warehouse. These goods will be distributed to families and individuals in need. |
| Rehoboth | 3:45 – 6 pm | Rehoboth Place LP 2610 W. Hazelwood St. Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 20 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers meet at a local apartment complex, play games, sports and teach a Bible story with kids of all ages. |
| Park Ministry | 3:45 – 6 pm | Kid Street Park 4535 N. 23rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 30 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers meet at a local park to play games, sports, make crafts and share a gospel message with kids of all ages. |
| Camp Flourish | 4 – 7 pm | Canyon Pointe Apartments 3621 N. Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 40 | Meet at Building 26 | This ministry focuses on serving children of all ages in a VBS-style program at a local apartment complex. Members of this community are refugees from Central America, East Africa and the Middle East. Instagram: @gcu.campflourish |
| Flourish Thrive | 4:30 – 7 pm | On campus | 20 | Meet at Building 26 | This ministry comes alongside refugee youth and young adults in Phoenix to support them in their faith journey and transition into adulthood. Instagram: @gcu.thrive |
| Temple Dance Ministry | 4:45 – 6:15 pm | GCU Learning Lounge | 15 | Meet at Diamondback Apartments | Volunteers teach dance principles while showing kids a new way to worship. |
| Neighborhood Ministry | 5:20 – 8:30 pm | Neighborhood Ministries 1918 W. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ 85009 | 30 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers serve inner city children and youth through worship, games and community. |
| ESL | 6:30 – 8 pm | Abounding Services 5757 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 | 10 | Meet at business location | This ministry focuses on helping refugees and immigrants to become proficient in English, prepare for citizenship exams and experience the power of a loving Christian community. Instagram: @gcu.esl |
| Ministry | Time | Location | Number of Volunteers | How to Sign Up | Ministry Description |
| Homeless Ministry | 5:30 – 8:45 am | St Vincent de Paul 230 S. 12th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Enter off 15th Avenue and Harrison Street at back of building) | 25 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers go to St. Vincent de Paul to serve breakfast and connect with men and women experiencing a season of homelessness. |
| ESL | 9 – 10:30 am | GoTen 4801 N. 19th Ave., #10 Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 10 | Meet at business location | This ministry focuses on helping refugees and immigrants to become proficient in English, prepare for citizenship exams and experience the power of a loving Christian community. Instagram: @gcu.esl |
| Kairos | 4 – 7 pm | 6901 W. McDowell Road Phoenix AZ 85035 | 10 | Meet at Building 26 | New ministry engaging newly resettled refugees, doing meals together, helping them acclimate to life in America and sharing the gospel. |
| Refuge | 4:30 – 7 pm | Phoenician Palm Apartments 3421 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051 | 40 | Meet at Building 26 | Refugee ministry serves children of all ages in a VBS-style program at a local apartment complex. Members of this community are refugees from the Middle East and Central Africa. Instagram: @gcu.thrivephoenician |
| Refuge Thrive | 4:30 – 7 pm | On campus (Location TBD) | 20 | Meet at Building 26 | This ministry comes alongside refugee youth and young adults in Phoenix to support them in their faith journey and transition into adulthood. Instagram: @gcurefuge |
| Hope Wing | 5:10 – 6:45 pm | Phoenix Dream Center 3210 Grand Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017 | 10 | N/A | Volunteers build intentional relationships with women and men who are survivors of human trafficking. Volunteers join in fun weekly activities with the residents at the Phoenix Dream Center. |
| Colter Commons | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Colter Commons 3003 W. Colter St. Phoenix, AZ 85017 | 15 | Meet at Colter Commons | Providing students with the opportunity to love, serve and connect with our elderly neighbors. |
| High School Soccer Ministry | 5:30 – 8 pm | Prescott Field (on campus) | 35 | Meet at Prescott Field | Volunteers build relationships with local high school students through soccer training and scrimmages on campus. |
| ESL | 6 – 7:30 pm | GoTen 4801 N. 19th Ave., #10 Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 10 | Meet at business location | This ministry focuses on helping refugees and immigrants to become proficient in English, prepare for citizenship exams and experience the power of a loving Christian community. Instagram: @gcu.esl |
| Ministry | Time | Location | Number of Volunteers | How to Sign Up | Ministry Description |
| Homeless Ministry | 5:30 – 8:45 am | St Vincent de Paul 230 S. 12th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Enter off 15th Avenue and Harrison Street at back of building) | 25 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers go to St. Vincent de Paul to serve breakfast and connect with men and women experiencing a season of homelessness. |
| Eagles Rec Soccer | 3:30 – 6 pm | Royal Palms Baptist Church 8802 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 | 15 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers serve kids from kindergarten to high school through soccer at Royal Palms Baptist Church. |
| Rehoboth | 3:45 – 6 pm | Rehoboth Place LP 2610 W. Hazelwood St. Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 20 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers meet at a local apartment complex, play games, sports and teach a Bible story with kids of all ages. |
| Camp Flourish | 4 – 7 pm | Canyon Pointe Apartments 3621 N. Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 40 | Meet at Building 26 | This ministry focuses on serving children of all ages in a VBS-style program at a local apartment complex. Members of this community are refugees from Central America, East Africa and the Middle East. Instagram: @gcu.campflourish |
| Ohanafied | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | On campus | 15 | Meet at Building 26 | Volunteers partner with Ohana AZ, a foster care organization, to run weekly events to share Jesus and build relationships with foster care members with special needs. |
| Along Side Ministry | 5:30 – 8 pm | Along Side Ministries | 15 | N/A | Volunteers share a meal, commune and study the Word with men and women living in a halfway home as they transition out of life in prison. |
| ESL | 6 – 7:30 pm | 4801 N. 19th Ave., #10 Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 10 | Meet at business location | This ministry focuses on helping refugees and immigrants to become proficient in English, prepare for citizenship exams and experience the power of a loving Christian community. Instagram: @gcu.esl |
| Ministry | Time | Location | Number of Volunteers | How to Sign Up | Ministry Description |
| Park Ministry | 3:45 – 6 pm | Kid Street Park 4535 N. 23rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 30 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers meet at a local park to play games, sports, make crafts and share a gospel message with kids of all ages. |
| Refuge | 4 – 7 pm | Phoenician Palm Apartments 3421 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051 | 40 | Meet at Building 26 | Refugee ministry serves children of all ages in a VBS-style program at a local apartment complex. Members of this community are refugees from the Middle East and Central Africa. Instagram: @gcurefuge |
| Kairos | 4 – 7 pm | 6901 W. McDowell Road Phoenix AZ 85035 | 10 | N/A | New ministry engaging newly resettled refugees, doing meals together, helping them acclimate to life in America and sharing the gospel. Instagram: @gcu.kairos |
| Learning Lounge Soccer Ministry | 4:45 – 6:30 pm | GCU Learning Lounge | 15 | Meet at Diamondback Apartments | Volunteers meet with kids from kindergarten to middle school at the GCU Learning Lounge, build relationships and share the gospel through the game of soccer. |
| Young Lives Teen Mom Support | 5:15 – 8:15 pm | Living Streams Church 7000 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020 | 10 | N/A | Volunteers provide childcare and building relationships with teen moms. |
| Changing Lives Center | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Changing Lives Center 338 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 | 15 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Volunteers play, laugh and mentor children ages 0-12 through games, crafts and lessons. |
| Unified Ministry | 5:30 – 7:15 pm | Goldensun 4444 W. Vista Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301 | 15 | Meet at Cactus Apartments | Students care for people with disabilities through relationship building, discipleship and fun events. |
| ESL | 6:30 – 8 pm | Abounding Services 5757 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 | 10 | Meet at business location | This ministry focuses on helping refugees and immigrants to become proficient in English, prepare for citizenship exams and experience the power of a loving Christian community. Instagram: @gcu.esl |
| Skate Ministry | 6:50 – 9:30 pm | Desert West Skate Park 6602 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85035 | 15 | Meet at GCU Skate Slab | Volunteers build relationships and grow in faith by serving the local community in Phoenix through skateboarding and cooking burgers at Desert West Skatepark. |
| Ministry | Time | Location | Number of Volunteers | How to Sign Up | Ministry Description |
| Lopes Go Local | 7:30 am – noon | Surrounding community | 200 | GCU Students Volunteer Hub Link | Volunteers come together to bless others in the community through home repairs, painting projects and landscaping. |
| Canyon Kids | 8:45 am – noon | Lynnhaven Community Church 4426 N. 31st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017 | 25 | Meet at Building 26 | Join us as we lead kids in the neighborhood toward Christ through Bible stories, games, crafts and more. |
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