Children and Youth Volunteer

Serve with Children & Youth

Invest in the next generation. 

Grow your faith.

Make a difference.

Children's Ministry

Serve with Children (Ages 6 weeks – 5th Grade)

Nursery & Childcare Team (Paid or Volunteer)

Welcome families, provide snuggles, play, and story time. Serve: 1–2x per month

Children Sunday School

Sunday School Teachers & Helpers

Lead or assist with lessons, greet families, support student engagement. Serve: 1–2x per month

Children’s Choir Helpers

Support music directors Wednesdays 6:30–7:30p.

Seasonal Event Helpers

Serve at Easter Eggstravaganza, Drama Camp, VBS, and more.

Youth Ministry

Serve with Youth (6th – 12th Grade)

Sunday Squad (Middle School and/or High School)

Engage youth through games and meaningful conversation on Sunday mornings. Serve 1x/month.

Midweek Programs

Middle School Meet-Up (1x/month) Smells Like Teen Spirit (1x/month)

Youth Leadership Teams

Event Planning Team

Confirmation, Queer Group, & Substitutes

Confirmation mentors (2x/month) Queer Group (must identify as LGBTQ+) Be a substitute when regular volunteers are unavailable

Volunteer Requirements 

Ready to Serve?

Let us know you’re interested and a staff member will follow up to help you get started.

Questions?

Children’s Ministry: Emily Pikaard

Youth Ministry: Beth Bemler

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Children and Youth Volunteer

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