Volunteer with Oaks!
Peer-support ministry rooted in the local church.
Who can volunteer?
Oaks volunteers come from all walks of life. The barriers to entry are minimal because we believe the local church is filled with people equipped to walk alongside others.
You do not need mental health credentials to volunteer with Oaks. What you do need is a heart for people, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to your own growth.
Two simple requirements
- A follower of Jesus— rooted in a personal relationship with Christ and committed to growing in faith.
- Connected to a local church community— actively participating in the life of a local congregation, whether an Oaks partner church or another body of believers.
Everything else, we will train you on. Oaks provides comprehensive orientation, ongoing coaching, and a supportive community of fellow volunteers so you are never serving alone.
Five-step onboarding
From application to active service, here is what the volunteer journey looks like at Oaks.
Complete Volunteer Application
Fill out the online volunteer application to tell us about yourself, your faith journey, and where you feel called to serve.
Finish Online Orientation Course
Complete the orientation course covering the heart, vision, and foundations of Oaks Ministry Collaborative. This partner orientation course is coming soon and will be available through church partner accounts.
Complete Agreements and Background Check
Sign the necessary agreements including confidentiality and code of conduct, and complete a background check to ensure the safety of all participants.
Receive Volunteer Center Access
Get access to the Volunteer Center with resources, training materials, and newsletters to support you in your role.
Join a Cohort
Choose a cohort that fits your calling and availability: Virtual, Restorative Prayer, Collaborative Care, or a church-hosted cohort at one of our partner locations.
Volunteer roles
Oaks has a variety of roles to match your gifts, experience, and availability. Find where you fit.
Advocate
Walk one-on-one with participants as they integrate healing into their faith, life, and relationships. Advocates are trained volunteers with similar life experiences who provide consistent support and encouragement.
Group Facilitator
Lead peer support groups focused on specific topics like grief, trauma, addiction, and more. Facilitators create safe environments for experiential processing and healing alongside others.
Collaborative Care Coach
For licensed mental health professionals who want to integrate their clinical expertise into the Oaks peer support framework. Provide consultation and oversight to volunteers and participants.
Restorative Prayer Facilitator
Guide participants through restorative prayer sessions, helping them address root issues hindering connection with God. Sessions are facilitated in pairs after specialized training.
Intake
Serve as the first point of contact for new participants. Conduct intake conversations, assess needs, and connect people with the right support within the Oaks network.
Administration
Support the organizational operations of Oaks through scheduling, communication, data management, and other behind-the-scenes work that keeps the ministry running smoothly.
Ready to serve?
Start your volunteer journey by completing the application, or log in to access the Volunteer Center if you are already onboarded.
Partner Orientation Course
Coming soon. The course will be available through church partner accounts when it is ready.