Christ United Methodist Church    Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

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Youth Ministry Volunteer Opportunities


   

      Adult Opportunities:
Bible Study Leader:
Lead weekly small group Bible study.  Act 33-34 clearances required.

      Confirmation Class Mentor: Be a mentor to a confirmand (eighth grader).  Meet one-on-one periodically with confirmand during January through May. Volunteers are needed to have a strong faith commitment and a love of youth. Church security clearances required.

     Covenant Group Leader: Facilitate youth covenant group consisting of about 5 – 8 youth in grades 9 through 12.  The covenant group is designed to help youth grow spiritually as they commit to observing spiritual disciplines.  Act 33-34 clearances are required and membership in an adult discipleship group is preferred.

     Driver: Transport youth (grades through 12) to and from group activities.  Use either your personal car or a church van.  Act 33-34 clearances required. 

     FCA Planning Team: The Christ Church Fellowship of Christian Athletes is committed to presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ to students using sports and athletes as a vehicle; assisting youth in their faith journey; and providing opportunities for sports competition in a wholesome atmosphere.(Act 33-34 clearances required). FCA volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities including the following:

1.      Sports officials to officiate FCA tournaments including (but not limited to) basketball, volleyball and hockey.

2.      Tournament organizers to assist with registration, t-shirt distribution and logistics.

3.      Event planners, including FCA rallies and the annual Sports Breakfast.

4.      Huddle Group leaders committed to meeting with youth on a weekly basis for faith development and growth.

5.      Recreational assistant.  Help oversee the Jr. High and/or Sr. High Sports Nights (Tuesday 5-6:30 & 6:30–8) in the Christian Life Center.

6.      Planning team members who oversee the entire FCA and recreational ministry at Christ Church.

     Fundraising Volunteer: Assist youth with planning and conducting fundraising projects throughout the year to raise money for mission projects. Some fundraising projects may be ongoing, such as Sunday brunches and sale of Giant Eagle certificates.

     High School & Jr. High Sunday School Teacher: Prepare and teach one session of Sunday School each Sunday from September into June.  Junior high level is grades 7-8; senior High level is grades 9-12. (Act 33-34 clearances required)

     Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Advisor: Be an advisor to junior high (grades 7-8) or senior high (grades 9 through 12). Leading small groups in discussion, supervising recreational activities, mentoring youth and serving as a positive Christian role model. (Act 33-34 clearances required)

Shopper:
Purchase snacks and craft supplies before youth retreats.  Shopping lists and money provided.

Youth Coordinating Council: Youth Coordinating Council supports Christ Church Youth Ministry in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, advising the Director of Youth Ministries, fundraising for summer trips and mission projects, recruiting Youth ministry volunteers, and serving as an advocating and supporting entity for individual youth and for the various youth groups within the church.

      Youth Library Coordinator: Help maintain a library addressing interests and needs of youth (grades 7-12).

     Adult and Youth Opportunities

     Drama Team: Assist youth drama director in preparing dramas for youth rallies and working with the youth drama team to present a yearly dinner theatre. 

     Fellowship of Christian Athletes: The Christ Church Fellowship of Christian Athletes is committed to presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ to students using sports and athletes as a vehicle; assisting youth in their faith journey; and providing opportunities for sports competition in a wholesome atmosphere.

     Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Participants

     New Hope Vacation Bible School Coordinator: Assist youth (grades 7-12) with planning and conducting a week-long vacation Bible School for children (ages 4-12) at New Hope UM Church (North Side).

     PRIME TIME / Child Care Carnival Volunteer: Assist youth (grades 7-12) with planning and hosting this mission project, a carnival for Prime and another for Child Care.

     Youth Rally Planning Team
  
 

      Contact Gregg Stierheim, our Youth Minister, by calling 412-835-6621
ext 54 or by email at
youthdirector@christumc.net for more details about
Youth Ministries.. 

  

  

   

44 Highland Road  |  Bethel Park, Pennsylvania  15102  |  Phone 412-835-6621

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