New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM

SOOP Application To apply for one of the service opportunities below, complete an online application, or print and mail a PDF application (Adobe Reader required) and send it to: Mennonite Mission Network ATTN: SOOP 500 S. Main P.O. Box 370 Elkhart, IN 46515-0370

Service Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities in Carlsbad include Boys and Girls Club, possibly Habitat for Humanity, Living Desert, Head Start, thrift store, soup kitchen, maintenance/repair, nursing home and hospice. Carlsbad is a small town in southeastern New Mexico. The climate is dry and mild. The famous Carlsbad Caverns are close by, as well as other recreational activities, including affordable golfing. The local Mennonite church is small, so it offers many possibilities to become actively involved.

Lodging: RV parks and long-term motel arrangements are available. Opportunities run from Christmas through March.

Bloomfield, NM
Navajo BIC Overcomers

Service Opportunity: Navajo BIC Overcomers is a Christ-centered Bible-based residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program administering to the Native American male. It is the mission of Navajo BIC Overcomers to eliminate the existence of chemical dependency and contribute to the constructive lifestyle of its clients while raising the standard of living though application of Christian principles and long term development of life management skills. Volunteers generally would be with the men during their free time, interacting with table games, puzzles and forming relationships. Volunteers would assist with preparing the evening meal Monday through Thursday as well as share grocery-shopping duties.

Lodging: Volunteers would have their own self-contained apartment, fully furnished.