Overview

The Youth are looking for people who are willing to come and serve in our fun and energetic group of leaders. This may include greeting/ ushering, encouraging teens, leading small group discussion, setting up and taking part in games and activities, security, road trip supervisors or meeting and welcoming youth.

Goals

The goal of this ministry is to provide opportunity for youth to make life-advancing decisions.

Skills

It is an asset if you are comfortable with speaking in small groups or occasionally in the main youth service. A willingness to serve where needed and an ability to speak into a youth's life are highly regarded in this ministry.

Responsibilities

There are numerous ways a leader could serve depending on your interest and time commitment. We have a need for people in our Sunday morning service greeting/ushering, singing or playing in band, sharing testimony or meeting and encouraging youth. We also need leaders on Tuesday or Friday nights who can lead small group discussions, set up and take down games and activities and possibly overseeing 'Mini Ministries'. We are also in need of special events leaders that may supervise road trips, work security or welcome youth.

Requirements

TIME COMMITMENT – You may choose the frequency that you serve in this ministry, but once a month is recommended. The Tuesday or Friday night commitment is roughly three hours once a week.

Overview

The Camera Operator captures our services and special events on video, we also broadcast the feed to the main screen in the auditorium and to other screen around the building for accessibility.

Goals

The primary goal of our team is to support the goals of our church through high quality creative and technical support. We strive to enhance the experience of our guest by providing visual support.

Skills

Prior experience is an asset but not required. A willingness to learn is key. After joining our team you will be trained in the following areas:

• Operating our equipment i.e. cameras, lighting, etc.
• Capturing video to computer, editing software and rendering.

Responsibilities

Setting up and maintaining our video equipment. Video coverage over our services, special events and in-house produced video.

Requirements

TIME COMMITMENT – Although you may choose the frequency to which you serve, ideally the minimum would be once a month in order to advance in skill development. In addition to the scheduled date is the preparation.

Overview

The Audio Engineer provides sound reinforcement and support to the singers, musicians, actors and speakers onstage. In addition, there is opportunity to get involved with recording/mixing and sound for film.

Goals

The primary goal of our team is to support the goals of our church through high quality creative and technical support. We strive to enhance the experience of our guest by providing transparent audio support.

Skills

Prior experience is an asset but not required. A willingness to learn is key. After joining our team you will be trained in the following areas:

• Operating our equipment i.e. digital sound consoles, operating software, recording software, etc.
• Mixing live sound; Routing signal, EQ and other signal processing, using effects.

Responsibilities

The Audio Engineer is typically the first person to arrive at the event and the last to leave. Within our team we provide almost all People's Church events with audio support. System maintenance and repair we also share.

Requirements

TIME COMMITMENT – Although you may choose the frequency to which you serve, ideally the minimum would be once a month in order to advance in skill development. In addition to the scheduled date is the preparation.

Purpose: To provide a creative, refreshing, adventure-based, spiritually charged environment for children, youth, and adults.

We will accomplish this through:

* Nature's beauty experienced in a beautiful setting

* Developing all season structures in the western theme. For example:  western town, and Indian village

* Providing natural recreation, horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, etc.

* Individual and team sports challenges. For example: military rope course, paintball and archery.

* Relationship building. For example: barn socials, picnics, retreats, seminars

Purpose

To lead congregation in worship by using gifting with vocals or instruments.

Job Description

• To support and enhance the message that God is speaking for the particular service or event
• To work at developing instrumental or vocal skills at times other than rehearsals.
• To bring the best of attitude and skills to every rehearsal and event

Skills

Varied musical skills for vocals or instruments from beginner to advanced, and
ability to work well with others.

Commitment:

3 month trial: At this time a discussion will take place to answer questions like:

• Is the volunteer satisfied with the role they are playing in the ministry
• Is the volunteer suited for this particular ministry or do they have stronger gifts in another area that could be used to better serve the church and their own satisfaction?

Further Commitments: Every second week – 4.5 hrs. service time plus additional personal rehearsal time.

• Wednesday Evenings: 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. (1.5 Hrs.)
• Sunday Mornings: 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. (3 Hrs.)

*Note:Commitment times vary according to skill level. Any skill level is acceptable for rehearsals but needs to be developed to a specific level in order to be used for services and events.

Purpose

• To use organizational skills to support the music and drama ministries when preparing for or executing a service or event.
• To aid in developing new material

Job Description

• To gather resources and work with people to provide support for specific events or services.
• To research new material for music or drama for specific themes and events.

Skills

• Organizational skills of any kind
• Knowledge of a wide variety of music or skits that could be used for specific themes or events.

Commitment:

3 month trial: At this time a discussion will take place to answer questions like:

• Is the volunteer satisfied with the role they are playing in the ministry?
• Is the volunteer suited for this particular ministry or do they have stronger gifts in another area that could be used to better serve the church and their own satisfaction?

Further Commitments: 

• Commitment times will vary according to skills of individual and needs for specific events .
• To be able to respond relatively quickly to needs that arise for new material etc.

Overview

The Food ministry has a need for a volunteer who can help with shopping for groceries.

Goals

To share the love of God with people through one of the basic needs that all people share, the need for nourishment.

Skills

May be asked to create a shopping list based on Chef Shaun's needs. Will most often be asked to shop for groceries from a list that has been prepared in advance.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the shopper to take a list that has been prepared or agreed upon between the Chef and the shopper and purchase the groceries on budget and on time.

Requirements

TIME COMMITMENT – This will vary dependent on upcoming events etc.

Overview

The Food ministry has a need for a volunteer who can help with serving food during special events or help prepare trays of food for Sunday Morning at Volunteer Central.

Goals

To share the love of God with people through one of the basic needs that all people share, the need for nourishment.

Skills

Food serving experience is an asset, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

During Special Events at People's, Food servers will be required to fill the tables with food and keep a keen eye on the chafing dishes to ensure that they are being refilled at the appropriate times.

Requirements

TIME COMMITMENT – This will vary dependent on upcoming events etc.

Overview

Grand Central is part of the first impressions team. It is an area that provides the newcomer with information on People's Church, Sermon CD's, Resource Books, and takes interac payment for Tithes and Offering.

Goals

The primary goal of our team is to serve the goals of our church to the attendees by representing People's Church in an easy access way. Easy access to information; easy access to resources and easy access to service.

Skills

The Grand Central Team requires hosting skills, a comfort with interacting with people, and problem solving. After joining the team you will be trained in:

• Information on the different departments and programs at People's.
• Teaching on problem solving issues that may come up in the auditorium.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the Grand Central Team to be onsite one half hour before service starts. That they have the required name tag on for easy identification for the new guest.

Requirements

TIME COMMITMENT – Although you may choose the frequency to which you serve, ideally the minimum would be once a month.

Overview

To repair, renovate and address any needs of our building.

Goals

The primary goal of our team is to support the goals of our church through high quality creative support on our inside appearance. We strive to enhance the experience of our guest by presenting an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.

Skills

You need to enjoy handyman work, such as carpentry, electrical maintenance, and wear and tear upkeep of a building.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this area is to present a fresh and inviting experience to the public.

Requirements

TIME COMMITMENT – Although you may choose the frequency to which you serve, it will vary as need occurs.