We’re looking for Elementary Ministry volunteers as we move into our summer session. This opportunity may be perfect for you if you are interested in: meaningful relationships, exciting work, spiritual rewards. Even 1 hour a month can fill an important role. On the job training will be provided. Here are a few of the available serving opportunities:
Occasional/Monthly
Handing out take home papers
Setting up Children’s Ministry signage
Sitting with wiggly children
Putting teachers’ boxes back in the supply room
Filling in/subbing for small group leaders/teachers
Weekly – No Prep Needed
Greeting parents
Helping parents with kiosk check-in
Checking children in/out of class
Weekly – Some Prep Needed
Leading activities with a small group of kids
Directing a team of teachers for a class
Parents are especially encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your child’s life and see exactly what they’re learning each Sunday morning. Don’t miss it!
Each year in September, our volunteer year starts over. It’s the perfect time for new volunteers to jump on board or for exisiting volunteers to change their role.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
Early Childhood Ministry
Purple Puppy (toddlers) Volunteers at 9:30 or 11:00: Volunteers in these areas serve one Sunday a month. They get to play with toddlers. This could include lending a hand changing diapers, building block towers for tots to knock down, reading a book with an upset child, and dispensing many animal crackers. contact Jessica
Preschool Volunteers (Yellow Ducks, Green Frogs, Blue Birds, Red Foxes) at 9:30 or 11:00: Volunteers in these areas serve one Sunday a month. They get to play games, do crafts and other activities with our preschoolers. They also accompany the kids to GreenHouse for worship and teaching. Volunteers who serve with our preschool students have an opportunity to get to know kids and make an eternal difference in their lives. contact Jessica
Green House Worship Leaders at 9:30 or 11:00: Volunteers who serve as worship leaders should be comfortable leading large groups of kids in songs while doing actions. Willingness to be silly is a must! Teaching kids how to worship God is a very rewarding task. If you have any interest, please contact Jessica to find out more about this opportunity.
Elementary Ministry
PowerHouse (kind-5th) Small Group Leaders at 11:00: A small group leader is responsible for leading a specific grade of kids in simple activities and discussion questions that coincide with the lesson for that day. Everything is provided for you and there is no advance preparation required. Men, Women, Individuals, Couples are encouraged to check us out! Our volunteer schedule is simple: One Sunday a month or you can sign up to serve every week for the year. The kids love seeing the same people back to make an investment in their spiritual lives. We believe the reward will be yours!!! contact Brigette
Sunday School Leaders (2nd or 3rd grade) at 9:30: Volunteers who serve as Sunday School leaders have an opportunity to get to know kids and make an eternal difference in their lives. This role will allow you to guide, teach and care for children just as Jesus did. Each week you will be able to thoughtfully and prayerfully plan and implement a classroom lesson for your class as outlined int he curriculum provided. A LOVE of children is a MUST!!! Be ready to have fun!! Please contact Missy to find out more about this exciting opportunity!
Substitute Sunday School Leaders (K-5) at 9:30: Volunteers who serve in this role are willing to substitue for a Sunday school leader on an as needed basis. Please contact Missy for additional information.
Assistant Sunday School Leaders (1st- 3rd grade) at 9:30: Volunteers who serve in this role will assist the Sunday School Leader in managing the classroom and participating int he various fun activities for each lesson. Please contact Missy for additional information.
Electronic Check-In Volunteer at 9:30: We are looking for volunteers to greet families as they arrive and assit with the electronic check-in policy. This role doesn’t require any prep time. Volunteers are simply asked to come at 9:15 a.m., ready to help parents check in their children and answer any questions that they may have. A friendly smile is a must fr this role. Please contact Missy for additional information.
Children’s Guest Center
Children’s Guest Center Computer Check-In Attendant: We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping West Side guests become connected to our church. Volunteers who serve as a Check-In Attendant at the guest center must feel comfortable on the computer, be able to multi-task well, and be friendly. A commitment to giving our guests a great first experience is a must! contact Jessica
Children’s Guest Center Greeters: We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping West Side guests become connected to our church. Volunteers who serve as a Guest Center Greeter must be friendly and outgoing, love meeting new people, and be willing to go the extra mile to help our guests make a connection here. A commitment to giving our guests a great first experience is a must! contact Jessica
NEW VOLUNTEERS
We are always looking for more volunteers in our kids ministry because our kids ministry is always growing!
Eddie sent me this video link. I thought it was hysterical but more importantly, it made me so glad that we have a church where kids WANT to be there! Thanks so much for making a difference in the lives of our kids!
All of our guests with children need to begin their experience at West Side by checking in at the Children’s Guest Center. We want our guests to have an amazing experience at West Side so we’ve been making some changes to take our Children’s Guest Center to the next level. Just in case you have the opportunity to meet one of our guests, here is some information that will allow you to help them find their way.
First, our Children’s Guest Center has a NEW LOCATION. Our new Children’s Guest Center is tucked out of the way at the East Entrance of the church (east of the chapel). We wanted to find a space that allowed us to meet with our guests in a less busy and crowded location. Because we are tucked out of the way, it may be a little more difficult for guests to find us. We’ve added additional signage to guide them, but if you encounter a new family, please go the extra mile and personally escort them to our new location! Giving a few minutes of your time could make a lasting impression on a new family.
Second, our guest center has a NEW LOOK. Our new location affords us the opportunity to create a welcoming space that is fun and inviting. You may be tempted to hang out there as well….but we want to encourage you to keep this area free for our guests. We want our children’s guest center volunteers to be able to connect with guests and give them their focused attention.
We’ve begun creating our new look but there are still a few things to be done. We’ve got a silver W that will be mounted on the wall over the striped circle. We also have a little left to do on the painting, but I think you’ll agree it already is looking great! (Thanks Mindy Collins for creating the design, and Kira Mulvany and Lisa West for painting.) We should have the final touches done in the next few weeks.
Hello West Side Kids Volunteers! Welcome to the new site completely dedicated to helping you be successful in your volunteer role at West Side.
We’ll be posting lots of info on this site. You can look forward to posts that keep your informed, equip you in your serving role and inspire you to keep making a difference in the lives of our kids!
The other day one of the staff said “We are at our best when our volunteers are at their best!” So true! We hope this site helps you to always be at your best when you are serving at West Side.
Some of our posts will be password protected so that only volunteers can access the information. Contact your volunteer or staff leader for the password.
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