Have you ever thought of doing volunteer work at Manor Road but somehow haven’t got around to it? Perhaps you’re not sure what kind of volunteer work there is or what would interest you. Perhaps concerns about the amount of time it would take and what, exactly, you would be expected to do as a volunteer might have caused you to pause.

One of the best sources of information are people who are already doing volunteer work. They can give you first-hand knowledge of what it’s like to be part of a committee or to help out at a Special Event. Volunteer opportunities are a great way to try something completely new, something you’ve never done before in a supportive environment. If you don’t want to make a long-term commitment you can try a few occasional jobs such as helping out at Coffee hour or being a Communion Server.

 

Also, volunteer work can lead to making new friends, getting to know people better and at the same time feeling good about supporting your church and developing your skills. Any help you give is always very much appreciated.

Below is a list of opportunities that may help you choose something that you feel happy doing and which suits your time constraints.

• SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRIES

Sunday morning ministries are a great way to make a small commitment of time, yet be of great service to the church.  You can volunteer to do any of these things on an occasional or monthly basis.

·         greeter – before services

·         usher

·         coffee hour helper

·         collection counter – after services

·         communion server

·         reading scripture

·         cantoring

·         singing in the regular or special choir

·         playing an instrument

·         audio/visual person

 

• SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM

If you like working with children this would be for you.

·         Sunday school teacher

·         Kids Night Out helper

·         Children’s Choir

 

• WORKING ON A COMMITTEE

The amount of time and energy required for committee membership really varies from year to year, and from committee to committee. A general rule of thumb can apply – most committees meet regularly for an hour or two on a monthly basis.

Committees:

·         Executive Council

·         Board of Trustees

·         Pastoral Council (includes Worship, Pastoral Care and Outreach)

·         United Church Women (UCW)

·         Stewardship & Property

·         Membership Committee

 

• OTHER AREAS WHERE YOU CAN HELP

·         helping in the office – stuffing envelopes or folding bulletins

·         photographer for special events

·         helping with Special Events and fundraisers

·         gardening

·         miscellaneous repair projects – are you a handy man/woman?

·         painting

·         grounds and building check in summer months