VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT WESTSIDE

  • These are some of the volunteer opportunities available around Westside, if you need help finding the right fit contact Colette, 217-0474 or cdejordy (at) wkc.org.

  • ARTS

  • Photographers
    Join this team and help us capture all the wonderful things going on around here on film. Plenty of room to experiment and practice. SLR equipment available. If interested contact Erynn, 777-0800 x241,ecarmichael@wkc.org.

    Musicians
    We are always looking for individuals who are passionate about music and worship for our weekend celebrations. If you can sing or play an instrument and want to use your gifts in an organic team setting contact Erynn, 777-0800 x241, ecarmichael@wkc.org to talk about what’s involved. Auditions held throughout the year.

    Visual Artists
    Enhance the weekend in an unconventional way. Brainstorming with a team of other artists to come up with ideas on how to communicate our message, using your medium of choice (Graphic Design, Video, Set, Photography) where applicable. Help grow the art community at Westside. If interested contact Erynn, 777-0800 x241, ecarmichael@wkc.org.

    Audio/Video Archives
    Archiving and cataloguing all video and audio resources. Flexible, work at home or office. If interested please contact Jeremy Duncan, 777-0800 x261, jduncan@wkc.org.

    Technical Support
    Help manage all of the technical requirements of a weekend at Westside. From camera and lights to sound and video, there’s lots to be involved with. Contact Erynn, 777-0800 x241, ecarmichael@wkc.org.

  • Celebration Teams

  • West Hall Greeters
    Greeters welcome both regular attendees and newcomers to the weekend celebrations, and hand out the weekend bulletin. They are cheerful and friendly, and are comfortable talking to new people. Commitment:  One weekend celebration, once a month. If interested contact Dave at 777-0800 x242, dwalkington@wkc.org.

    Ushers
    Ushers assist in the coordination of celebrations. They greet people as they enter the West Hall, find seats for people, collect the offering, and distribute materials before and after celebrations. Commitment:  One weekend celebration, once a month. If interested contact Dave at 777-0800 x242, dwalkington@wkc.org.

    Coffee Crew
    The Coffee Crew are fun, flexible people who love coffee and have a desire to serve others. They are responsible for preparing the coffee for the weekend celebrations and making sure that cream/milk, sugar and teas are available. Commitment: One weekend celebration, once a month. If interested contact Dave at 777-0800 x242, dwalkington@wkc.org.

    Communion/Special Events Servers
    Communion/Special Events Servers assist in the preparation and distribution of the communion elements and/or special events items. Commitment: One weekend celebration, as needed.    If interested contact Dave at 777-0800 x242, dwalkington@wkc.org.

  • Kids Church

  • Floater
    To cover kids staff when vacations or other commitments come up. Responsibilities include volunteer and classroom supervision, attendance and contact person. Commitment level  varies. If interested and for more information contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


    Seamstress
    Sew fun and exciting costumes which bring the characters of the Bible to life.  The Costumes are mostly worn by the Whiz Kids (gr 1 - 4). If interested and for more information contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


    Wee Kids Volunteer - Nursery
    Playing, comforting, and general care for babies. Commitment level is once a month. If interested and for more information contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


    Wee Kids Volunteer - Toddlers
    Playing, comforting, giving snack, helping with craft and discovery box, and general care for toddlers. Commitment level is once a month. If interested and for more information contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


    Whiz Kids - Small Group Leaders
    The job of a small group leader (mature 16 and up) is to supervise the kids during free play, singing, story time and then to review the lesson in small groups. In the summer there is no formal lesson or small group time so it is mainly just supervising and bathroom runs. You can commit to 1 Celebration every 4 weeks or 1 every 8 weeks or as a sub. For more info contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


    Whiz Kids - Youth Helper
    A youth helper is a teen aged 13 - 16yrs who can help supervise the kids during free play, singing, story time and then assisting a small group leader during the small group time. Whenever you can help out is great.  For more info contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


    Wonder Kids Team
    Supervising preschool kids (3’s, 4’s, or 5’s) in the classroom. Responsibilities include security and maintaining the daily schedule including: play time, snack, lesson review and craft and building relationships with the kids. Time commitment is one celebration every four weeks or more frequently if desired. If interested and for more information contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


    Summer Explosion (VBS) Team
    Many opportunities including small group leaders, assistants, crafts, snacks, set up and tear down. If interested and for more information contact Kenny at 777-0800 x238, kkaechele@wkc.org.


  PRAYER

  • Prayer Chain MemberPraying for the needs of those in the Westside community. Take time to pray for those who are on the prayer chain as consistently as possible and maintain confidentiality. Email updates received daily.   For more information contact Adeline Rempel at prayerrequest@wkc.org.

  • Student Ministries

  • theshift (grades 5-6)
    If you are interested in helping out on a Sunday morning during the 9:29 or 11:11 celebration, please contact Miranda Robinson, 777-0800 x222, mrobinson@wkc.org for more information.

    SPINLABS (grades 7-9)
    If you are interesting in helping out on Friday evenings or Sunday mornings, please contact Miranda Robinson, 777-0800 x222, mrobinson@wkc.org for more information.

    theparadox (grades 10-12)
    If you are interested in helping out on Wednesday evenings, please contact Miranda Robinson, 777-0800 x222, mrobinson@wkc.org for more information.

  • un'ed.i.ted Celebrations

  • Coffee Team
    The Coffee Crew are fun, flexible people who love coffee and have a desire to serve others. They are responsible for preparing the coffee for the un’ed.i.ted celebration and making sure that cream/milk, sugar and teas are available. If interested contact Jeremy at 777-0800 x261, jduncan@wkc.org.

    Book Table
    The book table is a great place to check out the latest resources for un’ed.i.ted. Book table assistants oversee the management of the table and help people get connected with recommended resources. If interested contact Jeremy at 777-0800 x261, jduncan@wkc.org.

    Greeters
    Greeters welcome both regular attendees and newcomers to the un’ed.i.ted celebration. They are cheerful and friendly, and are comfortable talking to new people. If interested contact Jeremy at 777-0800 x261, jduncan@wkc.org.

    Music
    If you are interested in participating in the music and worship sunday night as part of the unedited community, please contact Jeremy at 777-0800 x261, jduncan@wkc.org.

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