Meeting human needs without discrimination. At its heart, The Salvation Army is a church. This foundation is what motivates us to do the work that we do. We love God and serve others because of His love for all. Thats where our mission comes from to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet needs in His name without discrimination. Because, we want others to come to know Gods love too. These are our marching orders. Since its beginnings in 1865, The Salvation Army has always focused part of its work on helping children reach their full potential. Volunteer opportunities exist in the following areas: From its very beginnings in the East End of London in 1865, The Salvation Army has strives to serve suffering neighbors. Poverty has a way of making people invisible. Our goal has always been to see the hurting and the lost, and to see them through