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These are some of the volunteer opportunities available around Westside. If you need help finding the right fit, contact Bobby, 403-777-0800 ext 258 or bthirsk@wkc.org
VOLUNTEER FORMS (Click to download):
Police Check Form
Kids Church Volunteer Application Form
ARTS
Tech Team
If you have an interest in helping with the lighting design and/or video for our weekend celebrations OR have an aptitude & passion for technical things we’d love to talk to you! It’s an exciting place to get involved, use your gifts and build friendships!
Full training will be provided.
Contact Paul Jarrett at pjarrett@wkc.org or call 403.777.0800 x 242
CELEBRATION TEAMS
Ushers/Greeters
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. Please contact Angie at acrosby@wkc.org or call 403-777-0800 x259.
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. Please contact Angie at acrosby@wkc.org or call 403-777-0800 x259..
KIDS CHURCH
Discoveryland Needs YOU!
Volunteers are vital to the success of Children’s Ministries at Westside. We are currently seeking volunteers to enter into the following roles as soon as possible (once a month or whatever you can commit to):
9:29am
2 Snuggles Nursery Caregivers
1 First Look (Age 2&3) Large Group Leader
1 First Look (Age 2&3) Small Group Leader
1First Look (Age 4&5) Large Group Leader
3 First Look (Age 4&5) Small Group Leaders
1 252 Basics (Grade 1&2) Small Group Leader
1 252 Basics (Grade 3&4) Small Group Leader
2 252 Basics (Gr. 1-5) Large Group Leaders
4 Registration Hosts
11:11am
2 Snuggles Nursery Caregivers
1 First Look (Age 4&5) Small Group Leader
2 252 Basics (Grade 1&2) Small Group Leaders
1 252 Basics (Grade 3&4) Small Group Leader
2 252 Basics (Gr. 1-5) Large Group Leaders
2 Shift (Grade 5&6) Small Group Leaders
4 Registration Hosts
Please contact our Children’s Ministries Director, Jeremy Klager at 403.777.0800 x238 or jklager@wkc.org
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Jr. High
We are looking for men and women who are passionate about jr. high kids (grades 6-9); people who would be willing to serve as leaders on Friday nights 7:07-9:09, leading small groups in games, discussions, and team building activities. If you have a lot of energy and want to put it to good use, this position is for you!
Sr High
We are looking for men and women who are interested in mentoring and leading our Sr. High youth. If building relationships, deepening community and leading small group discussions out of homes interests you, then this position is for you!
Please contact Kyle Harnett at 403.777.0800 x222 or kharnett@wkc.org
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 taking orders and operating the espresso machine during the un’ed.i.ted celebrations.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
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
PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES – HANDS AT WORK
Financial Manager
Haven’t seen the connection between ministry and your financial skill set? Utilize your mathematical and budgeting skills to impact vulnerable communities in Africa. By employing your education and professional experience to manage budgets, oversee reporting, communicate with funders and other finance-related tasks, you will have a tremendous impact as a financial manager for Hands at Work in Africa. Preferred skills include a B.Com degree, 3-5 years accounting and financial management experience, and computer skills (Excel and Pastel experience). This is a voluntary position.
Maintenance Support
Get your hands dirty doing something that you love.
Put your hands to work for a purpose, serving others by overseeing building upkeep and maintenance, doing small plumbing and welding jobs, and meeting other necessary, hands-on needs. Build relationships with community members by overseeing their work and equipping them with your expertise. This is a voluntary position.
IT Support
Want to get out of the cubicle with your IT know-how? Come to Africa and use your computer skills to make an impact in vulnerable communities. Apply your IT know-how to the inner-workings of Hands to modernize and increase the efficiency of the organization. Use your knowledge of the Microsoft suites to train local African volunteers in the communities where Hands at Work in Africa serves, empowering and equipping community members with a new skill set. Necessary skills include knowledge of MS Small Business Server, MS Exchange, MS Office and Networking. This is a voluntary position.
All of these Hands at Work positions are urgently needed volunteer positions.
To apply, or for more information contact Lize-Marié Theron at: hr@handsatwork.org.
