VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
AT BUMC.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
ATTENDANCE RECORDS:
Description: Enter names
from attendance pads into computer
How long does it take? 1
hour each week
Is help needed? Can always use a volunteer
Is training required?
Minimal, with computer skills
Who is the contact person?
Wendy Ellis (church secretary)
BULLETIN:
Description: Folding and
stuffing inserts into the bulletins
How long does it take? 1
½ to 2 hours once each week
Is help needed? Yes, can
always use help
Is training required?
Minimal
Who is the contact person?
Wendy Ellis
CHURCH DIRECTORY:
Description: Take photos
of families, input into computer
Currently we do not need help in this area as we have a volunteer
and a back up. Harriet
Green is the contact person
CHURCH LIBRARY:
Description: Cataloging
books for the library
How long does it take?
On going process
Is help needed? Not at
this time
Is training required?
Yes
Who is the contact person?
MaryAnn Sikkenga
COLLECTION OF OFFERINGS:
Description: Counting
and depositing the Sunday morning offering
How long does it take? 2
to 3 hours each week
Is help needed? Yes,
also back up help is needed
Is training required? A
little
Who is the contact person?
Helen Feldman
NEWSLETTERS:
Description: Folding
newsletters and preparing them for mailing
How long does it take? 1
to 2 hours once a month
Is help needed? Can
always use more help
Is training required?
For leaders only
Who is the contact person?
Wendy Ellis
WEB SITE MAINTENANCE:
This is a new area for all of us and we are still learning the ropes.
If you
have computer web site experience and
would like to help out, please contact
Kraig Kaminsky or Sandy Hood.
OFFERING RECORD/STATEMENTS:
Description: keeping
records of contributions, reconciling totals
treasurer’sreasurer’sreport,
and mailing individual quarterly statements
How long does it take? 1
½ hours weekly and 3 hours for quarterly
statements
Is help needed? Yes we
do need back up help
Is training required?
Yes
Who is the contact person?
Margaret Crabtree
OFFICE VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST:
Description: Answer
phones and greet people in secretary’s absence.
How long does it take?
Usually all day
Is help needed? Can
always use extra people to call on
Is training required?
Minimal
Who is the contact person?
Wendy Ellis
PRAYER CHAIN:
Description: Receiving
phone calls requesting prayer,
praying, anpassing
on the request to others on the prayer chain
How long does it take? 5 to 10 minutes per request
Is help needed? Yes, we
can always use more people praying
Is training required? No
Can this job be done from home? Yes, Yes, Yes.
Who is the contact person?
Mary Wetzel
SANCTUARY CLEAN-
UP:
Description: Picking up
papers, replacing pencils, prayer cards, etc in pews
How long does it take? 1
to 2 hours each Monday
Is help needed? Need a
back up person
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
Wendy Ellis or Joyce Gross
ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:
Volunteer Position: Bible study and Sunday
schoolchool
leaders are always needed
How long does it take?
Sunday schoolchool
is on Sunday mornings for 45-60 minutes.
Bible study is 1-2
hours day or evening.
Is training required? No,
just a love of Jesus and willingness to lead a group
is
Who is the contact person?
Pastor Fred or John Arvoy
COMMITTEES:
Except for the sub committees, these
positions are all appointed. If
you have an interest in serving on any of these committees, please contact
Pastor Fred.
Church Council
A.
Building Remodeling sub committee:
How long does it take? Depends
on the need
Is help needed? Yes, immediate
help is needed
Is training required? You’ll
need carpentry skills: framing walls,
hanging drywall, finish carpenty, painting, cleaning, etc.
Who is the contact person? Mark
Reese
Phone: 269-641-7950
B.
Community Fostering Sub-committee:
Description: To be determined
Who is the contact person?
Darla Irick
Finance Committee
Historian
Mission Committee
Board of Trustees
Nurture Team
Lay Leadership
Staff Parish Relations
Worship Teams
CROSSROAD KIDS – Wednesday Nite Program:
Group Leaders and Group Leader Assistants:
Description: Leading
kids in discussion, prayer and experiences of the night
How long does it take?
Wednesday evenings,
Autumn
thru Spring
Is help needed? Yes,
always
Is training required?
Minimal
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Music Leader:
Description: energetic,
musically inclined person to lead the kids in singing
How long does it take?
Pre-planning and Wednesday evenings
Is help needed? Yes, can
always use more help
Is training required?
Just being creative with new music
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Sound Tech:
Description: Operate the
sound and video equipment
How long does it take?
Wednesday evenings
Is help needed? Yes
Is training required?
Yes
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Puppet Ministry:
Description: Creative
organizer of puppet shows
How long does it take?
Some Wednesday evenings
Is help needed? Yes
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
SUNDAY MORNING CH ILDREN’S MINISTRY:
Small Group Leader:
Description: Leading
children in discussion and prayer related to
thehe
morning’s lesson
How long does it take?
Sunday mornings
Is help needed? Yes
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Children’s Church Leader:
Description: Leader for
kids 4 years old thru 3rd grade
How long does it take?
During 1st and 2nd service on Sundays
Is help needed? Yes,
would like to have enough to have a rotating schedule
Is training required?
Just lesson preparation
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Drama/Actors:
Description: Folks who
can use their skills in drama to perform and develop
as a part of the overall teaching in the children’s
ministry
How long does it take?
10-15 minute skits,
and practices
.
Occasional meeting
Is help needed? Yes
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Stage/Props:
Description: Decoration
stage and making/utilizing props
Is help needed? Can always use help
Is training required?
No, just need to be creative
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Clean-Up:
Description:
Clean/maintain the condition of the stage, props, costumes, and
anything else that needs to be kept in order.
Video and Visuals:
Description: Taking photos and
videos of events, skits, dramas, etc, to be used
in
In
future
ministries.
Youth Ministry:
Adult Leaders & Assistants: 1
Description: Spending
time with same sex teens at regular group meetings
and other functions. This is a
relations ministry of love to invest in
the lives of teens.
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Music leaders:
Description: musical
ability to organize, lead, and teach teens how to worship
and lead
them in worship.
How long does it take?
Usually Sunday evening
Dream: To have a youth
band at BUMC
Who is the contact person?
John Arvoy
Videos and Visuals:
Description: Taking
photos/videos to be used is future
ministriesministires.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
This is a very large undertaking at BUMC, along with other churches in the
community. Areas where help is
needed are as follows:
Coordinator
Small Group Assistants
Music/Crafts
Recreational Games
Storyteller
Publicity
Registration
Attendance
Refreshments
Parade
Decorations
Set up/Clean up
Telephone work
If you can help with Summer Vacation Bible School, contact John Arvoy
FAMILY MINISTRIES:
We are always looking for chairpersons to coordinate the following;
Camping Trip -
summerSummer
Road Rally –
autumn
Softball Teams –
summerSummer
Valley Ball Teams –
autumn – spring–
Spring
College Ministry – mailing care packages – Contact Linda Mellinger to
help
Casserole Committee – organizing church carry-ins
in’s
Fall Harvest Party – October
Contact Vicki Myers if you’d like to help out in one of these areas.
FUNERAL DINNERS:
We currently have Co-chairpersons in Elaine Pickrell and Sandy Hood.
Areas that they can use help in are as follows:
Furnish food
Help serve food
Set up and tear down tables
Clean up
If you have ever been on the receiving end of this ministry, you know how
important
it is. The more help
we have in this area, the less work it is for any one person.
MEN’S GROUP:
Men’s Retreat: Weekend retreat
in winter months. Contact Mark
Reese to help
Homecoming and Lenten Breakfasts:
Help cook, serve and clean up,
contact
MISSIONS:
Food Pantry:
Description: Receive
food, stock shelves, distribute food
How long does it take?
One day a week for distribution
Is help needed? Yes,
always
Is training required?
Yes, minimal
Who is the contact person?
Brenda Spence
Christmas Gifts:
Description: Work with schools
and Salvation Army to coordinate
list of children in need.
How long does it take? 3
weeks to collect gifts
Is help needed? Yes,
always
Is training required?
Yes, minimal
Who is the contact Person?
Brenda Spence
Can this job be done by phone?
Yes, some of it can.
Holiday Baskets:
Description: Easter &
Christmas Food Baskets for the needy
How long does it take?
Easter baskets take 1 week, Christmas takes
longer
Is help needed? Yes,
always
Is training required? Yes, minimal
Who is the contact person?
Brenda Spence
Missions Teams Travel:
Description: Get consent forms,
check on insurance, work with travel
ravel
agencies.
How long does it take?
Varies
Is help needed? Could
use some back up
Is training required? Yes
Who is the contact person?
Jean Green
Can this job be done by phone?
Yes, sometimes
Missions Bulletin Board:
Description: Post
Mission items on bulletin board
How long does it take?
Approximately 10 minutes each time
Is help needed? Not at
this time
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
Jean Green
Habitat House Chairperson:
Description: Fund
raising and organizing 1 work day
How long does it take?
Is help needed? Yes, for 2009
Is training required?
No, just organizing people and food
Who is the contact person?
Jean Green
Can this job be done by phone?
Yes, much of it.
NURSERY:
Description: Adult workers
needed each of the 3 services, Wednesday evening,
and special events. Play
with children thru age three.
Is help needed? Yes, can always use help
Is training required?
Yes, Instruction of Parent/Child match up system
Who is the contact person?
Liz Munro or Cheryl Stayton
NURTURE TEAMS:
Coffee Maker
Description: making coffee
for Sunday Morning
services
How long does it take? 1-2 hours, arriving 6-7 am at the church
Is help needed? Can
always use a back up person
Is training required?
Not if you know how to make coffee
Who is the contact person?
Joyce DeJong
Coffee Hour Hosts:
Description: Serving
refreshments after an assigned service
How long does it take?
20-30 minutes on Sunday morning
Is help needed? We
always need help in this area
Is training required?
No, just a few general instructions
Who is the contact person?
Joyce DeJong
Greeters – Entrance Doors – all services:
Description: Greet folks
entering the building prior to each service
How long does it take?
15 minutes, once each quarter of the year
Is help needed? Yes,
this is an immediate and on going need.
Is training required?
No, just need a warm friendly handshake.
Who is the contact person?
Vicki Myers
Greeters – Sanctuary Doors, 1st & 2nd Services:
Description: Greet newcomers –
ask them to sign guest register – assist
them in finding a seat if sanctuary is full.
Pass out
How long does it take? 15 minutes, once each quarter of the year
Is help needed? Yes, for
2009
Is training required?
No, just a few instructions.
Who is the contact person?
Vicki Myers
Ushers/Greeters – 3rd Service:
Description: Greet newcomers –
ask them to sign guest register – assist them
in
In
finding a seat if sanctuary full.
Pass out bulletins to all
Pass offering plates during service.
How long does it take?
15 minutes, once each quarter of the year
Is help needed? Yes, for
2009
Is training required?
No, just a few instructions.
Who is the contact person?
Vicki Myers
Friendship/Attendance Pads:?
Description: Taking
attendance on Sundays for each service
How long does it take?
15 minutes at the beginning of service
Is help needed? Could
use back up help
Is training required?
No, just a few instructions.
Who is the contact person?
Vicki Myers
Greeting Cards:
Description: Sending
cards to visitors and for birthdays
How long does it take?
10 minutes each week for visitors
Once a month for birthdays
Is help needed? Yes for
visitors, and back up for birthdays
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
Vicki Myers
Scrapbook Photographer:
Description: Take photos
at events & place in scrapbooks
How long does it take?
on-going, just keep your camera ready
Is help needed? Yes,
need immediate help
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
Vicki Myers
Wednesday Night Prayer Group:
Description: Meet weekly
for prayer
How long does it take?
15-30 minutes
Is help needed? Yes, the
more praying, the better
Is training required? No
Who is the contact person?
Pink (Ray) Mosier
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