Volunteering Opportunities Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

Volunteering:

What are the volunteer opportunities for Sundays in Adventure Camp?

1. Adventure Heights Volunteer – supervising children between the ages of 3 years to 5^th grade at our indoor playground, before Jr. Kidz & Kidz Camp begins. Serve at least one week per month for 35min.
2. Camp Registration Desk Greeter – welcoming new families, answering questions, entering information into the computer system and assisting other families with check-in. Serve at least one week per month for 1 hour 30 min.
3. E.A.G.L.E.S. Nursery Infant Room Assistant – care for, play with and hold babies ages birth to 1.5 yrs (solidly walking).  Serve at least one week per month for 1 hour 20 min.
4. E.A.G.L.E.S. Nursery Toddler Room Assistant – play with and comfort Toddlers ages 1.5 to 3 yrs, as well as assisting Staff with weekly Bible Story Time and activities. Serve at least one week per month for 1 hour 20 min.
5. Jr. Kidz Helper – assisting the Jr. Kidz Leader with activities and games for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
6. Jr. Kidz Leader – leading preschoolers, ages 3 through 5 years (potty trained), through games and activities. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
7. Kidz Camp Assistant for Large Group – serving in a variety of tasks including: welcoming kids as they enter, assisting with technology, helping with skits or games (when applicable), and guarding the door during pick-up and check-out time. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
8. Kidz Camp Large Group Leader – leading  the weekly Large Group time, introducing DVD driven lessons and themes and engaging kids in worship. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
9. Kidz Camp K/1^st Small Group Helper – assisting the K/1^st leader with small group time games and activities. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
10. Kidz Camp K/1^st Small Group Leader – greeting children, assisting K/1^st grade children during Large Group Time and leading games and activities for K/1^st during Small Group time. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
11. Kidz Camp 2^nd/3rd Small Group Leader – greeting children, assisting 2^nd/3^rd grade children during Large Group Time and leading games and activities for 2^nd/3rd during Small Group time. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
12. Kidz Camp 4^th/5^th Small Group Leader – greeting children, assisting 4^th/5th during Large Group Time and leading games and activities for 4^th/5^th grade children during Small Group time. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.

How can I get involved?

1. Contact the Director of Children’s Ministries at children@ChristChurchMequon.org.
2. Sign up for a age level or ministry area within Adventure Camp and choose your rotation schedule before the last Sunday in August.
3. Sign a background check release form. We perform a background check on all volunteers over the age of 17 who work with children in ministry.
4. Make a commitment to complete at least 12 weeks of service during the ministry year – September through August.
5. Consider making a deeper commitment to the program by volunteering to serve:
1. For a committee within your age level or ministry team (TBA).
2. For more than 12 weeks total.
3. For both the 9:30am and 11:00am time slots on your scheduled Sunday(s).
4. As the Team Leader for your age level or ministry team.

What is expected of a volunteer?

1.      Make a commitment to attend worship regularly when not volunteering.

2.      Continue to grow in the areas of personal Bible Study and prayer.

3.      Prepare for each week by reading the Ministry Updates on Director’s Blog, praying for the children and families you will serve and by reading through the lesson materials & activity descriptions (when applicable).

4.       Arrive inside at least 10 min before each Worship Hour begins, ready to greet the children and their families. Be inside the room where your kids will gather or be dropped off.

5.      Stay in assigned area until all children are safely delivered to their parents or a relief volunteer arrives (usually 10 min after each service ends).

6.      When you need to miss a Sunday, please find your own sub or trade Sundays with another volunteer from our approved list.

7.      In an emergency, try to contact the Team Leader for your Ministry Area or for the Sunday you were assigned to serve.

8.      Communicate your concerns, needs, and questions to your Team Leader first.

9.      Understand, agree with and strive to further the mission and vision of Christ Church and the ministry area in which you serve.

Are there any behind the scenes or non-Sunday volunteer opportunities?

1. Yes!!!
2. We have needs for organizers, cleaners, weekly supply stagers, actors, artists, puppeteers, musicians, helping hands at our midweek events and more.
3. Contact the Director of Children’s Ministries at children@ChristChurchMequon.org, and let us know how you’d like to help.