Volunteer Opportunities, Churches, and Hobby Groups

First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Family welcomes you to Montgomery and to the life and ministry of our church. At First Baptist Church, our greatest desire is to honor the Lord and care for people. We want every man, woman, and child to experience the life Jesus Christ freely offers to all who will receive Him. First Baptist extends open arms to all people from all walks of life, and all ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, who accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. First Baptist believes the Bible is the Word of God and seeks to build its practices around its eternal principles. We would love for you to be our guest at one of our worship services or other activities held throughout the week.

Saint James Church
Welcome to our community! Here at Saint James Church, our vision is to become a community that abides in Christ and bears fruit by practicing the ways of Jesus together! We offer various ministries for families and recreation, as well as opportunities to use your unique, God-given gifts to help others. Our goal is to help you strengthen your relationship with God and others, increase your faith, and serve those in need. To our military community, we are extremely grateful for your service and strive to provide you and your family with a welcoming and joyful environment. We welcome everyone to join us this Sunday for our Contemporary & Kids worship services at 9:30 a.m. or our Traditional worship service at 11 a.m. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@sjlife.com or through Facebook Messenger.

St. John’s Episcopal Church
Located in downtown Montgomery, St. John’s is the oldest Episcopal parish in the city. It was organized in 1834 by a small group of pioneer settlers. We take pride in being one of Alabama’s most enduring landmarks and look forward to a future as vibrant as our past. We’d love to connect with you, and we invite you to join us in worship—there’s a seat for you at this table. When you visit St. John’s, you will be our respected and welcome guest. With an active congregation of all ages, beautiful liturgy and music, and exciting offerings in Christian formation, mission, and ministry we share in the life and energy of the Kingdom of God that is alive and well in this area. Start your week feeling refreshed, fulfilled and ready to live out your calling. We offer two Sunday morning worship services, an in-person only service at 7:30 am and a 10:30 am offered both in-person and online.

Taylor Road Baptist Church
Each week, people find Taylor Road Baptist Church a church to call home. Others are still just taking a look. No matter where you are in the journey, our church is glad to have you among us. It is our desire for all who take part in our ministry to have a clear mind for God’s wisdom, and open heart for God’s love, and a willing hand for God’s service. 

Trinity Presbyterian Church
Trinity Presbyterian Church (TPC) believes the Holy Bible is infallible, inerrant, living, and our source for an obedient, joyful life. We are a church committed to worshiping God, growing in Jesus Christ, encouraging each other, building community, and reaching out to a world desperate for the Gospel. We hope you will come experience a church that deeply reveres our past while embracing the future as joyful members of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We have spent 130 years preaching straight from God’s Word. We do not stray from Scripture nor do we reinterpret sound doctrine based on the latest cultural trend. Come join us at Trinity and experience the love that God’s abundant grace has been providing since 1891. To Him be the Glory.

Alabama Nature Center-Millbrook
3050Lanark Rd
(334) 285-4550

Volunteers are occasionally needed for working at special events, managing trails, caring for animals, and more. 

Autauga County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)– Prattville
696 Silver Hills Dr
(334) 610-5962

CASA volunteers are trained to advocate for the best interests of children in Autauga County who are attending court hearings, adjusting to new homes, and navigating the child welfare system.

Autauga Creek Improvement Committee-Prattville
1214 Kingston Garden Rd
(334) 361-9302

The Autauga Creek Improvement Committee’s mission is to provide a natural, scenic, and educational recreation experience through conservation and preservation of public access to the Autauga Creek Canoe Trail. Volunteers are needed to help keep the Creek clean.

Baptist Medical Center Volunteers
(334) 747-2974

Volunteers provide meaningful services to patients, families, and visitors while receiving training, references for future employment, and a 10 percent discount on hospital stays.

Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center–Prattville and Wetumpka
1807 Station Dr, Ste D
(334) 356–3632

This organization offers a safe environment for children victimized by abuse or neglect while working to provide restoration and justice in their lives. Volunteer opportunities include fundraising and participating in community outreach events.

Elmore County Food Pantry–Wetumpka
515 W. Boundary St
(334) 567–3232

There are several volunteer opportunities available with the Elmore County Food Pantry, including counseling, administrative work, stocking, bagging, and helping clients select food.

Easterseals Central Alabama
2185 Normandie Dr
(334)288–0240

Easterseals provides a variety of services to help people with autism and other disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals.

Friendship Mission
(334) 356-6412

Volunteers can help provide food and shelter to men, women, and children by providing services like cleaning, manual labor, pantry/supply organization, helping out at the soup kitchen, etc.

Habitat for Humanity
2266 E South Blvd
(334) 832-9313

Not only do they need construction work, but they also need volunteers for committees: Family Selection, Family Partner, Building, Volunteer, and Development/Publicity.

Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties–Prattville
431 W. 4th St, Ste A
(334) 365–4132
This volunteer–driven organization welcomes people from all walks of life to join in helping build homes for families in need.

Hands on River Region
1537 Jean St
(334) 264-3335

The Volunteer & Information Center connects volunteers with opportunities throughout the River Region.

Humane Society of Elmore County– Wetumpka
255 Central Plank Rd
(334) 567-3377

Volunteers can help out at the Humane Society of Elmore County by exercising dogs, assisting with fundraising events, working at the Tails End Thrift Store, and fostering adoptable pets.

Montgomery Humane Society
1150 John Overton Drive
(334) 409-0622

Volunteers are a crucial part of the survival of the Montgomery Humane Society. They enable the society to help the thousands of animals that come into the shelter each year.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
1 Museum Dr
(334) 625-4362

Volunteers play an integral role at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. You will find all types of opportunities to help the Museum, all tailored to the interest of the individual. 

Meals on Wheels Montgomery AL Metro Area
115 E Jefferson St
(334) 263–0532

Typical services include delivering Meals on Wheels, teaching classes, making visits in person or on the telephone, helping at senior center activities, and escorting seniors to appointments.

Prattville/Autauga Humane Society
1009 Reuben Rd
(334) 358-2882

Volunteers are always needed to help with adoptions, foster care, cleaning, grooming, and socializing the shelter animals. 

River Region United Way
(334) 264-7318

Whether it’s reading to children or delivering meals to home-bound seniors, there are plenty of volunteer options available every day.

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery– Wetumpka
(334) 478-3366

Volunteer tasks include staffing the gallery, assisting with special events and fundraising, general housekeeping, and more.

WELCOME Food Pantry–Millbrook
3253 Main St
(334) 285–0150  

One of the most frequently needed volunteer positions to fill is food distribution, which involves loading food into the cars of needy families one morning per month.

Montgomery Area Autism Networking Group
(334) 517-8921

The Montgomery Area Autism Networking Group aims to bring River Region parents together to share resources, create playgroups, and promote advocacy, as well as bring new services to the area for children with Autism.

Down Syndrome Alabama
(205) 988–0810

Down Syndrome Alabama (Previously the Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group)helps parents, expecting parents, families, and those affected with Down Syndrome. There is a satellite branch in Montgomery for the River Region.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group
(334) 396-4797

This group provides understanding, education, and information to family members and friends of those who suffer from mental illness. These meetings are typically 60-90 minutes long and occur weekly, every other week or monthly (varies by location). 

Family Guidance Center Co-Parenting Program
(334) 270-4100

The goal of this program is to help divorced parents establish a co-parenting style that will promote stability, predictability, and a positive environment for their children.

MOPS- Mothers of Preschoolers
riverregionmops334@gmail.com

MOPS gives mothers of preschoolers the chance to meet with other moms experiencing the same things. Childcare is provided. MOPS meets the first and third Tuesday  of each month, September through May, at Young Meadows Presbyterian Church.

Capital City Master Gardener Association
6281 Trotman Road
(334) 272–9883

This program trains and certifies individuals in horticulture and related areas. These individuals, in turn, volunteer their expertise and services to help others through horticultural projects that benefit the community.

Central Alabama Master Gardener Association – Wetumpka
340 Queen Ann Rd
(334) 567-6301

This organization is for people who are interested in gardening. Members are invited to a monthly Lunch and Learn at Wetumpka’s First Presbyterian Church on the second Tuesday of every month at noon.

Elmore County Art Guild – Wetumpka
(334) 399-5115

Diverse individuals with varying backgrounds and interests meet to advance and promote the appreciation, enjoyment, and exhibition of the visual arts. Membership is open to all adults who are interested in supporting and promoting the arts.

Fountain City Flyers RC Club–Prattville/ Millbrook
(334) 549–2070

This club is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of radio control aircraft flying and making great friendships along the way. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at Smokehouse BBQ in Millbrook. New pilots in training are always welcome.

Millbrook-Coosada Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Club members serve their communities by participating in various projects and fundraisers that assist local charities, hospitals, schools, shelters, and other organizations. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at noon at The Plantation House in Millbrook, and there is typically a special guest speaker each month.

Montgomery Alabama Dog Obedience Club
madoc@madoc.club

Founded in 1971, MADOC offers classes in obedience, rally,and agility. Members are involved in nursing home and school visits, as well as sponsoring AKC agility and obedience trials. 

Montgomery Capital Rotary Club
7900 Wynlakes Blvd
(334)546–0610

This club meets for lunch every Thursday at the Wynlakes Country Club to engage with guest speakers, learn about issues affecting the community, and make a difference in local and international causes.

Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society
mgms.club

The Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society is a lapidary arts, paleontology, geology, gemology, rockhounding, and jewelry making club. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Perry Hill Methodist Church.

Montgomery Rotary Club
5015 Woods Crossing
(334) 467-0742

This club meets every Monday for lunch at the RSA Activity Center. Members serve a variety of local civic, religious, and social service organizations.

Prattauga Art Guild – Prattville
342 S Chestnut St
(334) 595-0850

Through its various exhibits and programs, the Prattauga Art Guild brings fine arts and art education to Prattville and the River Region. The Guild meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Prattville Creative Arts Center. Membership is open to all artists and non-artists 18 years and older. 

Prattville Community Chorus
(334) 595–0850

Open to all adults who love to sing. The Prattville Community Chorus is a non–auditioned choral group that sings a variety of music.

Prattville Pops
(334) 595–0850

Open to anyone musically inclined and interested in getting involved with other talented musicians. The Pops are a non–auditioned band based in Prattville that is open to all adults and plays a variety of music.

Prattville-Millbrook Sunrise Rotary Club
3050 Lanark Rd
(334) 313-3160

The Rotary Club brings business and community leaders together to promote humanitarian services and advance goodwill around the world. They meet each Monday morning at 7:00am at the Prattville Hampton Inn to eat breakfast together and learn about community happenings. Throughout the year, this club hosts fundraisers and volunteers in the community. 

Prattville Rotary Club
(334) 358–9622

This club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Prattville YMCA Bradford Branch. Members of the club support several community service projects each year, including a scholarship program for high school students in the Autauga County/ Prattville area, the Taste of Prattville fundraising event, and a charity golf tournament in conjunction with the Prattville- Millbrook Sunrise Rotary Club.

Radio Aero Modelers of Montgomery
rammrcclub.net

This is an Academy of Model Aeronautics-sanctioned club dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of the hobby of Radio Control (RC) Aviation.

River Region Mountain Bike Alliance
riverregionmtb.org

This is a multi–use trail advocacy group focused on maintaining and developing trails in the River Region. All trail users, mountain bikers, hikers, runners, and nature enthusiasts are welcome to join.

Wetumpka Rotary Club

Wetumpka Rotarians support a variety of local groups and organizations, distribute dictionaries to 3rd grade students in the Wetumpka area, and hold an annual speech contest for high school students from area schools.