Volunteer
Become a Volunteer
- Fill out the volunteer application. You will receive a confirmation email.
- Our team will email details about the next steps.
- Complete a background check and fill out the confidentiality agreement. We kindly request that you help us cover the $20 fee for your background check.
- Complete our online Direct Care Training course.
- Our team will invite you to visit us at Good Hope Farms to learn more about Rest Stop Ministries and how you can use your hobbies, talents, and gifts to serve the survivors in our care.
- Start volunteering
*Further Direct Care Training will be provided for those working directly with the residents.
We welcome your time and talents
Transportation + Fleet Management Team
Join our transport team to help us transport residents to and from important appointments, meetings, jobs, and more. Join our Fleet Management Team to help keep our fleet of cars running smoothly. Tasks include routine road readiness checks, inside-and-outside vehicle care, and routine and emergency maintenance.
Hospitality + Beautification Team
This team assists us with deep cleaning our office and residential spaces, preparing and decorating for new seasons and holidays, and organizing supplies. Additionally, they help prepare our farm for guests.
Administration Team
Administrative support includes assisting with ministry mailings, office duties, and other staff requests.
Events Team
Help RSM to shine for our supporters and donors! Support includes assisting with important fundraising and engagement events including our annual Gala, Half and Half Marathon, and other RSM-sponsored events.
Good Hope Farms Guild
The GHF Guild is a community of committed supporters who use their time, talents, and relationships to strengthen the mission of Rest Stop Ministries, with a special focus on Good Hope Farms. Guild members support hospitality, events, fundraising, and community engagement while walking alongside the ministry in meaningful ways.
Prayer Team
Make a meaningful impact from wherever you are! Detailed prayer requests are emailed weekly, or as urgent needs arise.
Lawn + Outdoor Farm Care Team
With 25 acres and two houses, there is never a shortage of projects. Help us cut the grass, weed eat, till up garden and farm plots, maintain the garden, mulch the flower beds, etc.
Trades Experts Team
We rely on experts in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, and landscaping. If you are not licensed or certified, but have great skills in less complex handyman projects, we could certainly use your help, too!
Winter Care Team
This team helps make Good Hope Farms and its community safe during the winter months. This includes preparing for winter storms, storm clean-up, and 4x4 emergency transportation.
We welcome your prayer
Pray for the residents in our care, that they will stay strong in their healing and recovery.
Pray for our staff, that the Lord will provide them wisdom as they care and serve in restoration.
Pray for our Board Members and Leadership to have clear vision for Rest Stop Ministries.
Pray over our finances, that God will continue to provide in abundance for her future.
Pray protection and safety over our property and those in it.
Pray over the issue of trafficking – for victims, survivors, perpetrators, first responders, and all affected.
We welcome your network
Engaging with us on social media is a completely free way to share awareness and prevention with your own community. We would love for you to follow, share, and invite your network to learn more.
Donate
Give once or recurring, online or by mail:
P.O. Box 296
Lebanon, TN 37088
Consider our ongoing needs or registry wishlist.
