   Student MinistriesNorthwest University NUSG Student Ministries exists to provide students with opportunities to minister. For more information about these ministries, please e-mail nusgministries@northwestu.edu.
(Current students at Northwest University can find out more specific contact information on the NUSG – Student Ministries page on the Eagle server).
Ministries have been sub-divided into the following categories:
Student-Led CrewsThe driving force behind Small Groups is passion. The groups are established on the "free market principle" and are Need- and/or Interest-based. Each group has its own vision, purpose, function or focus upon which it establishes its identity. All of the Small Groups are open to any who can relate to or are passionate about the focus of that particular group. The groups are on a Semester Rotation; at each semester break, new groups are formed and new leaders can get involved (although the development process of creating new groups is on-going, the semester breaks are the definite beginning and end). Get involved: http://eagle.northwestu.edu/campusministries/smallgroups/ Off-Campus Opportunities
Bridge MinistriesThis organization works with disabled people helping to provide them with medical equipment and organizes events for the disabled. There are many volunteer opportunities with this organization including administrative work, volunteering for specific events, and washing and repairing medical equipment. There is no time requirement. Contact: Donna Whitmoreat, (425) 828-1431. Children's HospitalThere are several volunteer opportunities at this particular location such as raising funds for the hospital, sewing clothes for the patients, rocking babies, or playing with the children. Contact: (206) 987-2155 Everett Gospel MissionEGM offers free meals, housing for 125-150 men each night at our Men's Shelter and for 75 women & children each night at our Women and Children's Shelter, as well as reduced rental units for up to 10 single women at Lydia house. We provide emergency services or food, shelter, and clothing, access to community resources, intensive case management, and a life discipleship program. There are multiple volunteer opportunities throughout our sites. Contact: 425.252.1297 x 4 to talk with our volunteer coordinator Evergreen HospiceThere are a variety of opportunities for volunteers including greeters, direct patient care, and bereavement. They require a time commitment of one year for 2-4 hours a week. Contact: Melissa Lubatti, (425) 889-1040 Lake Vue GardensThis is a nursing home on the Eastside. There are several volunteer opportunities at this facility such as helping to run programs (bingo, movie, etc.), visiting the residents, using a special talent (ex: music) to entertain, etc. There is no time commitment. They allow one time volunteers and volunteers that want to commit to more time. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, (425) 823-2323 Peace on the Streets for Kids on the Streets (PSKS)This organization provides support and services for homeless youth and young adults. There are only a few volunteer positions that require a significant time commitment for those who want to volunteer more than once. Contact: (206) 726-8500 Teen FeedThis location has a few volunteer opportunities, but the primary position they need volunteers for is as an advocate. Advocates sit with youth and interact with them during dinner. They are basically mentors. They want a time commitment of six months coming in one night a week for about two hours. Contact: (206) 522-4366 and press 2 to talk to Eric Wirkman. Union Gospel MissionThis location has numerous volunteer opportunities. They work with many populations including at risk youth, homeless people, and drug addicts. Depending on what capacity one would like to volunteer in, there are several phone numbers on the webpage. Website: www.ugm.org/site/PageServer?pagename=howtohelp_volunteers Young LifeYoung Life is a non-denominational, Christian organization committed to impacting kids' lives and preparing them for the future. For more than six decades, Young Life has been introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith, while providing strong, positive influences in their lives. Contact: Ryan Hinnebusch
Spring Break & Summer OpportunitiesYD AdventuresEach summer YD Adventures hires a select number of qualified individuals from all over the US, Canada, and beyond, to help lead adventures based wilderness activities for a wide variety of individuals and groups. The staff ministry team makes serving Christ and other their number one priority. Website: www.yd.org/adventures
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