Volunteer Development
Peer-support ministry rooted in the local church.
Called to walk with others through healing
Oaks volunteers are ordinary people with a heart for others and a willingness to be trained.
You do not need mental health credentials, a counseling degree, or years of ministry experience. What you need is a genuine faith in Jesus, connection to a local church community, and a willingness to engage in your own healing process while walking alongside others in theirs.
Many of our most effective volunteers are people who have experienced real suffering—and who are a few steps ahead in the healing process. Their credibility comes not from a credential but from lived experience, supervised training, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.
Five-step onboarding process
From application to cohort, here is how you become an Oaks volunteer.
Complete Volunteer Application
Fill out the volunteer application form to express your interest and share a bit about your background and experience.
Finish Online Orientation
Complete the online orientation course covering the heart, vision, and foundations of Oaks Ministry Collaborative.
Agreements & Background Check
Complete the necessary agreements—including a confidentiality agreement and statement of faith—and pass a background check.
Volunteer Center Access
Receive access to the Volunteer Center, ongoing training resources, and Oaks newsletters to stay connected with the community.
Join a Cohort
Select and join a training cohort: Virtual, Restorative Prayer, Collaborative Care, or a church-hosted option that fits your schedule and calling.
Volunteer roles available
There are many ways to serve within the Oaks network. Each role includes specific training and ongoing supervision.
Advocate
Walk alongside individuals one-on-one, providing consistent support, encouragement, and accountability through the healing process.
Group Facilitator
Lead topic-specific support groups—creating relational environments where people engage in healing with God and others.
Collaborative Care Coach
For licensed mental health professionals: provide clinical consultation and collaborative care support within the Oaks network.
Restorative Prayer Facilitator
Facilitate guided prayer sessions in teams of two, addressing root issues that hinder personal connection with God.
Intake
Help connect new participants with the right support by facilitating the intake and matching process.
Administration
Support the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the ministry running—coordination, communication, and logistics.
Ready to serve?
Apply to become an Oaks volunteer, or learn more about the broader volunteer program.