About
Started by students. Built for students. Rooted in Jesus.
The Hands of Jesus is a student-led Christian volunteer movement helping young people turn faith into action through real, local service — and equipping others to do the same.
Mission
To help Christian students discover meaningful ways to serve, start chapters at their schools and churches, and grow in compassion by loving their neighbors the way Jesus did.
Vision
A world where service is a lifestyle, not a Saturday every couple months. Our goal is to ultimately connect students with the heart to serve in every way they can. It is through action that God's light is shown to the world.
Faith that moves. Service that lasts. Communities that are loved.
Founder story
“Through love serve one another” Galatians 5: 13
Our story
During the summer before our junior year, we went on a mission trip to Madagascar. There, we were a part of street cleaning initiatives, critical supply drop offs, and a Vacation Bible School. After coming back, we recognized that many of those needs were right next door. That was the seed for Hands of Jesus. We saw how many organizations in our area were in need of volunteers, and at the same time we saw service-hearted friends without an outlet to serve. To bridge that gap, we created Hands of Jesus. Now, we want to start student-led chapters of our club in any school that needs us to connect students with the service they live for. With our website we hope to provide anyone, not just students, with the resources to find service opportunities that need and fit them.
Our values
The heart behind our hands.
These five values shape how we serve, lead, and welcome others. They are more than words on a page, they are the commitments we try to live out one opportunity at a time.
Compassion
We do everything we can to see people the way Jesus sees them. With understanding, kindness, and a deep love for who they are.
Service
We were made to love our neighbors, not just admire the idea. Service is how we put belief into motion — quietly, practically, and faithfully.
Faith in Action
Faith is not only what we say and believe, it is the way we exemplify God's light through what we do day in and day out.
Community
We were never meant to serve alone. Every chapter, every project, and every friendship exists to remind us that the body of Christ is built together.
Leadership
We believe students can lead now, not someday. We raise up young leaders who serve with humility, listen first, and empower others to step forward in serving the Lord.
Faith-based service values
We serve because Jesus served.
Jesus didn't stand and watch. He washed feet, He fed crowds, He sat at tables he wasn't supposed to. The life he modeled is one we can actually live out with our hands, our Saturdays, and our friends.
“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
Incarnational presence
We show up in person, build relationships, and honor the dignity of everyone we serve.
Humble partnership
We listen before we lead, and we uplift local churches and nonprofits rather than replace them.
Sustainable commitment
One-time events matter, but long-term faithfulness matters more. It's about showing up day-to-day that truly changes lives. We are an advocate for a lifestyle of service!
Welcoming across traditions
Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, non-denominational, students from all Christian backgrounds serve together here. We are welcoming to anyone with the passion to serve!
For students
How students can get involved.
Find an opportunity
Browse local volunteer openings posted by churches and nonprofits. Filter by location, cause, age eligibility, and service type.
Browse opportunitiesStart a chapter
Launch a Hands of Jesus chapter at your school or church. We provide guides, templates, and a path to make it official.
Start a chapterServe with your friends
Bring a group, track your impact, and grow in faith alongside other students who want to make a real difference.
Get in touch
For churches & nonprofits
Partner with us.
We connect churches and nonprofits with reliable, motivated student volunteers who want to serve with their hands and hearts. Whether you need volunteers for a one-time event or a long-term need, we can help.
- •Post volunteer opportunities to reach student volunteers in your area.
- •Partner with a local Hands of Jesus chapter for consistent support.
- •Make a profile to show students what your organization stands for!
Faith statement
What we believe.
We are a Christ-centered movement. He is at the heart of everything we do. By Him, for Him, with Him.
We affirm the Scriptures as the inspired and trustworthy word of God, sufficient to guide a life lived in love of God and others.
We welcome Christians from every tradition- Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, non-denominational- who share this confession and want to put it into practice with their hands.
We believe service is worship. It is through action that we reflect the love and light that Jesus Christ brings to every life He touches.