St. Andrew United Methodist Church - Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Volunteer Opportunites
Volunteer Opportunities
LEADERSHIP
Church Council
Highest leadership body of the church. Includes Clergy, Chairs of standing committees, Executive directors, and representatives from Program ministries, lay, and youth. Defines DNA of St. Andrew. Provides direction and motivation in strategic planning to meet the vision and mission of the church.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Finance
Provide direction and leadership for the financial well being of St. Andrew that support the vision and mission. Develop and implement financial policies and procedures, manage and administer the church’s financial resources, and develop and monitor the annual budget. Strong communication, financial analysis and accounting skills are helpful.
Board of Trustees
As officers of the “corporation”, responsibilities include planning, maintaining, and supervising all matters relating to the real and personal property of the church, including long range planning and risk management, that supports the vision and mission.
Staff Parish Relations
Support the vision and mission of St. Andrew through service as the human resources body of the church to guide, teach, and mentor ordained clergy and staff.
Lay Leadership
Supports the Church vision and mission as it identifies, develops, deploys, evaluates and monitors Christian spiritual leadership (other than paid staff). Communicates with established Committees and Ministry Area Leadership Teams to determine needed volunteers. Match individual’s gifts and interests with opportunities to serve.
Stewardship
Supports the Church vision and mission through inspiring generosity among the congregation in giving of their time, talents and resources to serve the congregation and community at large. Help plan and implement the annual Financial Stewardship Campaign.
Marketing and Evangelism
Supports the Church vision and mission by providing direction and leadership for marketing efforts at St. Andrew. Develops and implements a marketing plan to reach out to our surrounding community and enhance the general awareness of St Andrew. Strong communication, creative analysis and high-level marketing experience is helpful.
Legacy Gift
Provide resources, education and management of the donated gifts or bequests from the congregation. Disseminate information to the congregation about pre-retirement planning, the importance of wills and estate planning, and develop a planned giving policy and endowment program that supports the St. Andrew vision and mission.
ADMINISTRATION
Offering/Donation Counters
Work with a team on Monday mornings
(one month at a time or one Monday each month) for about 3 hours. Training provided.
Mail Courier
Deliver bulk mailings to Post Office.
Office Assistant
Assist with activities in and around the church office on an as needed basis.
Sunday morning Receptionist
Answer the telephone in the church on Sunday mornings during worship times
On Call Receptionist
Answer the telephone in the church office while the receptionist is away.
Newsletter/Messenger Team
Collate and label The Messenger for the third Thursday of each month.
Mailings Team
Collate and/or label items for mailing on an “as needed” basis.
Bulletin Assembly
Serve with a team on Friday mornings to “stuff” the inserts into the Bulletins for Sunday worship.
General Labor & Maintenance
Assist with maintenance including repairs, painting and grounds keeping. Room set-up/take-down, etc
Grocery Certificates
Sell Grocery Certificates on Sunday morning between services.