AIM’s Retirement Center, located on the north shore of Lake Minneola, consists of 80+ retired missionaries who have faithfully served their Lord Jesus at home and abroad for a combined 2500+ years of ministry.  The Center began in 1938 when God gave a Christian businessman and his wife the vision to provide housing for furloughing and retiring missionaries coming back from Africa.  From those early days, the Center has grown to include 49 acres with numerous independent living units, a boarding facility, activities building, workshop and more. These facilities are a true gift from God, but at the same time require a lot of time, effort, and resources to be properly maintained.

Volunteers of all skill levels are needed in order to continue providing safe, affordable missionary housing in a vibrant Christ-centered community.

The following is a list of priority needs:

Assistance needed in maintaining and beautifying the Retirement Center property by removing downed limbs and debris, cutting and edging of grass in residential and common areas, weed-whacking and fixing irrigation systems.

Days:  Monday – Friday; ongoing
Times: Between 8am – 5pm
Desired Qualifications:  Volunteers must be 18+ and preferably have a working knowledge of irrigation systems, mowers and/or the use of landscaping equipment.
Group types: Individual or group

Assistance needed with general home repairs, such as fixing leaking pipes, cleaning HVAC systems, wiring outlets, changing water filters, painting, etc.

Days:  Monday – Thursday; ongoing
Times: Between 8am – 5pm
Desired Qualifications: Volunteers must be 18+ and have experience with home repairs.
Group types: Individual or group

Assistance needed to prepare, cook, and clean-up after meals for residents and guests.

Days:  Substitution for regular kitchen staff; TBD
Times:  As needed
Desired Qualifications:  Volunteers will need to be comfortable preparing meals in a commercial kitchen and serving buffet style in the dining room.
Group types:  Individual

Assistance needed to run an industrial dishwasher

Times:  As needed
Desired Qualifications:  Volunteers must be 18+. Training will be provided
Group Types:  Individual

Assistance needed in cleaning common areas, the fellowship hall, and activities building. Tasks may also include washing windows; mopping and cleaning bathrooms, hallways, and stairwells; and cleaning apartments within our boarding facility.

Days:  Monday – Friday; ongoing
Times:  9am – 5pm
Desired Qualifications:  Must be able to climb ladders or bend and kneel down.
Group types:  Individual, Group

Assistance needed on various projects ranging from minor renovation of existing units to full construction of new duplexes.  Tasks may include framing, dry-walling, roofing, electrical, plumbing, setting windows, and finishing.

Days:  Monday – Friday; TBD
Times:  9am – 5pm
Desired Qualifications:  General handymen as well as skilled and licensed contractors
Group types: Individual, Group