Southwood Presbyterian Church

Cook and/or serve breakfast for sunday school to Jr. high and Sr. high students and leaders.

Time Commitment: Sunday mornings 9:00-10:30 or 10:30-12:00. Volunteers can serve one or all Sundays throughout the year.

Help plan, pick up and set up/clean up dinner for Jr. High-Life once or twice a semester. Two volunteers will work together each week on providing a quality dinner for students and leaders that is consistent with the hospitable environment. The cost is reimbursable.

Time Commitment: Approx. 2-3 hours once or twice a semester. Jr. High-Life dinner begins at 6:00 on Wednesdays during the school year.

Take quality pictures of students, Jr. Crew, and leaders throughout Jr. High-Life on Wednesdays. Photographer is also expected to upload pictures immediately afterwards to use for social media and publications. All leaders must apply and be interviewed by staff to assess gifts and placement for ministry.

Time Commitment: 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesdays during the school year

Engage with students so they feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to grow in grace during one of the TreeHouse (Sunday School) hours. Volunteers must have a love for Jr. High students and a heart to serve in areas of greeting and engaging students and setting up/breaking down tables and chairs. All leaders must apply and be interviewed by staff to assess gifts and placement for ministry.

Time Commitment: 9:15-10:45 AM or 10:45-12:15 AM each Sunday

Engage with students so that they feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to grow in grace at Jr. High-Life each week. Volunteers need to have a love for Jr. High students and a willingness to serve in ways such as greeting, taking attendance, serving food, setting up, cleaning up and playing games. All leaders must apply and be interviewed by staff to assess gifts and placement for ministry.

Time Commitment: 6:00-7:30 PM on Wednesdays during the school year

Co-lead a group of 7th or 8th grade girls once a week on a day and time best for leader and students. Leaders must have a heart for Jr. High girls and seeing them grow in grace. Small group leaders are also expected to engage in the Jr. High-Life community by connecting with students at either TreeHouse (Sunday School) or Jr. High-Life. All small group leaders must apply and be interviewed by staff to assess gifts and placement in ministry.

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours each week for prep, small group meetings and presence at either Jr. High-Life on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 or one of the Sunday School hours.

Co-lead a group of 7th or 8th grade boys once a week on Tuesday or Thursday mornings before school. Leaders should have a heart for Jr. High boys and seeing them grow in grace. Small group leaders are also expected to engage in the Jr. High-Life community by connecting with students at either TreeHouse (Jr. High Sunday School) or Jr. High-Life. All small group leaders must apply and be interviewed by staff to assess gifts and placement in ministry.

Time Commitment: 6:30-7:30 AM Tuesday or Thursday each week during the school year AND during one of the Sunday School hours or during Jr. High-Life on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30.

Support worship leader by playing of instruments (guitar, bass, piano, percussion, etc.) in large group on Wednesday evenings for Youth Ministry during Junior High-Life. Volunteer must go through audition process.

Time Commitment: Wednesdays through the school year from 5:30-7:30. 1 hour rehearsal and personal preparation will be required.

Operate video and slide equipment during large group on Wednesday or Sunday evenings for Youth Ministry during Junior or Senior High-Life. Volunteers must be familiar with Macs or willing to learn. A general understanding of ProPresenter, Garage Band, video editing, and creating photo slideshows is helpful but we will train willing learners.

Time Commitment: Wednesdays or Sundays through the school year from 5:00-7:30.

Operate audio and light equipment during large group on Wednesday or Sunday evenings for Youth Ministry during Junior or Senior High-Life. A general understanding of how to use a sound, light board and Mac is helpful. This is a paid position, training will be required.

Time Commitment: Wednesdays through the school year from 5:00-7:30, or Sundays through the school year from 4:00-7:30.

Lead and engage students in worship in large group on Wednesday evenings for Youth Ministry during Junior High Life. Volunteers must have a passion for leading youth in worship, high energy preferred. Volunteer must go through audition process.

Time Commitment: Wednesdays through the school year from 5:30-7:30. 1 hour rehearsal and personal preparation will be required.