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Volunteer Opportunities
Each of us is given gifts to be used for the
work of the church—Christ’s ministry in the world.
We rely on the work of volunteers for
the things that happen at the church—from singing in choirs to mailing
the newsletter, and from visiting homebound members to serving on church
committees.
Below are job descriptions for some
current volunteer “openings”—there are lots of ways for you to be
involved at First Church!
DISASTER RECOVERY
Work Trip to Waveland, Mississippi
Time: April 19-26, 2008
Contact: Rev. Christian DeMent, Foothills
UMC in La Mesa,
christiandement@foothillsumc.org
Description: Join other United Methodists
from the San Diego area in a week of construction work as part of an
ongoing recovery effort following Hurricane Katrina. Participants should
be willing and able to share in physical work; construction experience
is a plus. Each person will contribute a portion of the cost of their
trip, and participate in efforts to raise funds for the rest of the
cost.
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DISASTER RECOVERY
Camp for Children affected by
Wildfires in SD County
Time: March 17-21
Contact: San Diego District Office,
619-239-9980
Description: Serve as an aide in
classroom settings during a week-long camp for children affected by the
wildfires in San Diego County last year, as part of Camp Noah. The camp
will be in Ramona, and is designed by the Lutheran Church (ELCA) to help
children affected by disasters. The core staff will be made of trained
professionals; volunteers would assist them during the week.
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BIG MISSION PROJECT IN MID-CITY
Everyone a Reader Program
Time: once a week for 1.5 hours, in schools in Mid-City
Contact:
Brenda Blake
Description: After participating in a
training session, volunteers will go to a school in Mid-City San Diego
to meet weekly with 4 different students. The students will practice
reading with volunteers, in an effort to help support literacy gains in
students who are behind their grade level standard in reading skill. No
special experience necessary; training is provided.
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BIG MISSION PROJECT IN MID-CITY
Tutoring at Wilson Middle School
Time: once a week for half an hour, at
Wilson Middle School
Contact: Kathee Christiansen,
kchriste@mail.sdsu.edu
Description: After participating in a
training session, volunteers will go to Wilson Middle School for
one-on-one tutoring with students who are at risk of failing the 8th
grade. Tutors will work in core subjects: English, Science, History,
Math. No special experience necessary; you may choose which subjects you
are willing to tutor in.
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Become a Children’s Sunday School
Teacher or Classroom Shepherd!
Are you looking for ways to share your faith while making a difference
in the lives of children? Then be a part of the Children’s Ministry by
volunteering as a teacher or a classroom shepherd. We need teachers for
the 9:30 to 10:30 period, the 10:30 to 11:15 period, and the 11:15 to
12:00 period. Curriculum and supplies are provided. We would prefer a
term-length commitment (i.e. summer, fall, winter or spring), however
substitutes are also needed. Call Jennifer or Rev. Elbert Kim in the
church office for details. If interested, please contact Rev. Kim,
ekim@fumcsd.org, to request a
volunteer application.
More
about children's Sunday school
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THRIFT STORE
Thrift Store Cashier
Time: for a morning or afternoon,
Monday-Saturday
Contact: Dottie Kennedy,
619-528-0026
Description: Assist with sales at
Mission Outreach Thrift Store, helping with general store-keeping tasks
and cashiering. This is a great job for anyone who enjoys interacting
with people--customers and the other staff at the store! All the
proceeds from the store go to support local mission and outreach
projects.
More about
our Thrift Store
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THRIFT STORE
Thrift Store Volunteer Assistant
Time: for a morning or afternoon,
Monday-Saturday
Contact: Dottie Kennedy,
619-528-0026
Description: Assist with cleaning
new merchandise, and maintaining the displayed merchandise at Mission
Outreach Thrift Store. This is a great job for anyone who enjoys
interacting with people--customers and the other staff at the store! All
the proceeds from the store go to support local mission and outreach
projects.
More about
our Thrift Store
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THRIFT STORE
Thrift Store Pick-up Driver
Time: on an as-needed basis
Contact: Dottie Kennedy,
619-528-0026
Description: Help pick up large
donations to the Thrift Store from people's homes and bring them to the
Thrift Store. Some ability to lift is necessary; the Store has a truck
to be used. Volunteers who can work with our current pick-up drivers
would enjoy fellowship on the ride, and have a chance to do something
helpful, too.
More about
our Thrift Store
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THRIFT STORE
Thrift Store Handyman (or Handywoman!)
Time: on an as-needed basis
Contact: Dottie Kennedy,
619-528-0026
Description: Be available to help
with odd jobs around the thrift store, including repair of donated
furniture and items. Folks who are good at fixing stuff would be
appreciated!
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our Thrift Store
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FOOD MINISTRY
Food Donors
Description:
Bring food on Sunday to Linder Hall (eggs, milk, cheese, fruit,
vegetables, canned goods).
Time Commitment:
Less than one hour
Skills Needed:
Desire to help others in need
Contact:
bblake@fumcsd.org
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FOOD MINISTRY
Food Collectors
Description:
Pick up food during week from donating merchants.
Time Commitment:
1-2 hours per week
Skills Needed:
Driver’s license and vehicle
Contact:
bblake@fumcsd.org
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FOOD MINISTRY
Food Packagers
Description: Package food at church
for distribution on Sunday
Time Commitment:
2 hours in morning, one Saturday per month.
Skills Needed: Helping
hands
Contact:
bblake@fumcsd.org
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FOOD MINISTRY
Food Distributors
Description:
Transport and distribute food at Wesley United Methodist Church to needy
families living in the City Heights area.
Time Commitment:
2 hours in afternoon, one Sunday per month
Skills Needed:
Serving others
Contact:
bblake@fumcsd.org
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MENTORING MINISTRY
Team Mom Mentors
Description:
Mentor a teen mom by offering support and friendship and building
confidence to finish high school.
Skills Needed:
Must attend a training session at church
Time Commitment:
One hour per week for one year
Contact:
bblake@fumcsd.org
More
about Mentoring Ministry
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MENTORING MINISTRY
Family Mentors
Mentor families,
generally headed by a single parent family, who are making a transition
from welfare to work.
Skills needed:
Must attend a training session at church
Time Commitment:
6 to 8 hours per month for one year
Mentors working with
families may serve as part of a team which allows more flexibility in
time commitments.
Contact:
bblake@fumcsd.org
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about Mentoring Ministry
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MENTORING MINISTRY
Other volunteer
opportunities within the Mentoring Ministry:
Description:
Provide legal assistance, healthcare services, job coaching, job
shadowing, scholastic tutoring or serve on committees such as
Fundraising, Communications, Resource and Referral .
Contact:
bblake@fumcsd.org
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about Mentoring Ministry
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The Chain Gang (campus repair and
maintenance)
Come Tuesday mornings to work with The
Chain Gang and help keep our church campus maintained and in good
repair. Contact Lawson Cooke through the church office, 619-297-4366,
for further information.
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Join a Choir
No audition required. For
additional information, please contact Dr. Stan Wicks, Director of
Church Music, 619-297-4366, ext. 135, or
swicks@fumcsd.org.
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about our adult choirs
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Sunday greeters
Greeters needed every Sunday morning at
9:30 and 11:00 a.m. It only requires a warm smile and twenty minutes of
your time. Please call our greeter coordinator, Audrey Blevins, through
the church office, 619-297-4366, to volunteer.
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Information Booth
The Information Booth needs volunteers to
greet and meet prospective new members and hand out information packets.
All it takes is fifteen minutes. Please consider signing up for one
Sunday a month after any service you attend. Call Inga Jodka through the
church office, 619-297-4366, to volunteer.
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