Serve with B.E.A.C.O.N.

Here we will post opportunities for individuals & families to serve in our local community. 


Questions or ideas? Contact Larissa Lisk or Deb Dunn.

Ongoing Opportunities:

WRM has been serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and poverty in our community since 1973. Deeply rooted in their history is a love of Christ and a desire to share that love with others through critical services and life-changing programs. Resident shelter, hot meals served, and a “market”, in partnership with Blue Ridge Food Bank, are some ways WRM serves Winchester.

Ways to serve at the WRM

  • Weekdays between 8am and 6:30pm; serving lunch or dinner, collecting food donations from the community, helping to distribute donations at the “market”, staffing the welcome desk,  among many other ways to serve.
  • Weekends;  serving lunch or dinner.
  • Browse specific volunteer opportunities in the POINT app once you have attended an orientation.

Who to contact at the WRM

  • Download the POINT App and search for Winchester Rescue Mission, sign up to attend an orientation at the mission.
  • Contact Sam Rogers with questions.


FISH has been meeting the needs of their community with compassion and enthusiasm since our founding in 1968. In cooperation with local churches and organizations, as well as private citizens, they provide monthly food and support to any Clarke County resident.


FISH is a volunteer-led non-profit Christian ministry that provides support to neighbors in need who are lacking the basic necessities of life such as food and clothing, and/or needing assistance with financial issues and a fuller integration into our local community life.

Ways to serve FISH of Clarke County

  • Tuesday mornings, 8-10am; assist in food pantry (sorting donating goods) or in the clothing room (assisting clients).
  • Wednesday mornings, their busiest, 8-11am; assist in food pantry (sorting donating goods) or in the clothing room (assisting clients).

Who to contact at FISH of Clarke County

Email fishfoodpantry@comcast.net or call 540- 955-1823.