Children and Youth

Jr High Mentor

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
1-year commitment

Serving Location:
various

How Often:
Can vary

Description:
A mentor will be assigned to one student to pour into throughout the school year. This will require 1:1 meetings, praying for the student, and supporting them in any way they need throughout the school year.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
Willing to invest in others, listener, encourager, authentic

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

Jr High Sunday School Teacher

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
Sundays 9:00

Serving Location:
In the building, G3

How Often:
Can vary, weekly, 2-times per month, seasonally

Description:
Will follow a teaching outline to communicate key ideas to the group. Leads discussions and will guide students through reflection times.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
A passion for kids, a passion for a variety of worship styles, ability to engage a large group of kids, a welcoming heart, ability to follow a lesson plan, ability to adapt to the needs of students

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

Jr High Small Group Leader

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00

Serving Location:
In the building, Gym/Student Ministry Rooms

How Often:
Weekly during school year; can be flexible with weeks off

Description:
Lead our students toward Jesus by facilitating discussion in small groups of students. Discussions will be based around a lesson and discussion questions will be provided. Small group leaders will also be encouragers of the youth in their families and activities.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
Listener, encourager, pursues a relationship with Christ, not afraid of difficult conversations

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

Senior High Youth Worship

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
Sunday mornings 9:00-10:00am/additional time as needed (serving time could be flexible)

Serving Location:
In the building, G4/G5

How Often:
Weekly during school year; can be flexible with weeks off

Description:
This position will help the youth learn how to lead worship through music. You will help guide the youth in song selection, practice time, and tech preparation. While this position is about music, it is primarily about discipleship making!

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
Christ follower (no need to be a Bible scholar!), passion for teaching youth, versatile music/instrument knowledge, basic computer knowledge

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

Senior High Sunday School Support

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
Sundays 8:45-10:00am

Serving Location:
In the building, G4/G5

How Often:
Weekly during school year; can be flexible with weeks off

Description:
This support position will welcome youth as they come to Sunday morning Sunday school and help make all youth feel comfortable and make connections with the other youth. If able this person will provide basic tech support (running power point, etc...)

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
Christ follower (no need to be a Bible Scholar!), Good listening skills, Welcoming, Basic computer skills (not necessary)

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

Senior High Small Group Leader

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
7:30-9:15 pm Wed nights during school year

Serving Location:
In the building; Gym/Student Ministry rooms

How Often:
Weekly during school year; can be flexible with weeks off

Description:
Lead our students toward Jesus by facilitating discussion in small groups of students. Discussions will be based around a lesson and discussion questions will be provided. Small group leaders will also be encouragers of the youth in their families and activities.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
Christ follower (no need to be a Bible Scholar!), Coachable, Compassionate, Empathetic, Good listening skills, Welcoming

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

KidVenture Ministry Space Decorating Team

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
Typically involves a monthly refresh of ministry spaces between teaching series. Prep time will vary by theme and season.

Serving Location:
Hands-on work will take place within the building. May involve prepping items ahead of time at the church or in your home

How Often:
Ongoing. Hands-on work will usually be once per month per ministry space

Description:
The Decorating Team will be responsible for “setting the stage” for our ministry spaces. This can include providing a stage decor and overall atmosphere and room appearance following guidance from the provided curriculum. Some members may be the creative drivers and others may be the helping hands.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
A willingness to help, a creative spirit

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

KidVenture Connecting Point Team Member

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
Before programming on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. (30 minutes serving). 8:40-9:05 AM Sundays (for nursery check-in), 10:10–10:35 AM Sundays, or 5:45–6:10 PM Wednesdays

Serving Location:
In the building, Atrium

How Often:
Can vary, weekly, 2-times per month, seasonally

Description:
This team is the first connection new families will usually have with Calvary or KidVenture. This team welcomes newcomers and their children, explains the check-in process, gathers basic information to create profiles for adults and kids in the computer system in order to create check-in badges and security pick-up tags, and answers questions about our programs. Team members may provide short tours of program and worship spaces. They also will print and distribute attendance reports to room leaders.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
A welcoming heart, a willingness to help others, good communication skills, light computer skills

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

KidVenture Tech Team Helper

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
9:00am or 10:30am Sunday or 6-7pm Wed

Serving Location:
In the building, L2/L4, 113/115

How Often:
Can vary, weekly, 2-times per month, seasonally.

Description:
Facilitates the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of programming, including music, lighting, sound, slide and video projection, etc.; Make sure devices are set up properly and turned on ahead of time and/or run tech during the program.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
Enjoys technology and computers, a passion for detail, ability to follow a lesson plan while attending to tech needs of the lesson

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

KidVenture Large Group Leader

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
9:00am or 10:30am Sunday or 6-7pm Wed

Serving Location:
In the building, L2/L4, 113/115

How Often:
Can vary, weekly, 2-times per month, seasonally. Most people serve 2 or more times per month

Description:
Large Group Leader acts as the room host, engages the students in and reinforces the teaching points from the day’s lesson, and facilitates the worship experiences, including pre-recorded music and worship response. Musical ability is not a requirement. Requires Child Protection Training, including a criminal background check.

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
A passion for kids, a passion for a variety of worship styles, ability to engage a large group of kids, a welcoming heart, ability to follow a lesson plan, ability to adapt to the needs of students

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.

KidVenture Small Group Leader

Usual Day/Time of Serving:
9:00am or 10:30am Sunday, or 6-7pm Wed

Serving Location:
In the building; Wonder Room, Story Rooms

How Often:
Can vary; Bi-weekly, weekly, seasonally

Description:
Using provided curriculum, lead a group of 4-10 students, engage in activities related to the day’s lesson, and guide students through discussions related to the lesson with prepared talking points. Remind children that God loves them. Lesson materials are provided and pre-planned. Small Group Leaders are needed at all age-levels, so you can decide what level (preschool—5th grade) works best for you. Requires Child Protection Training, including a criminal background check

Attributes that work well with this serving opportunity:
A passion for kids, good conversation skills with kids, willingness to help others, a welcoming heart, ability to follow a lesson plan, ability to adapt to the needs of students

I’M INTERESTED

The “I’m Interested” link takes you to a short form. Once you fill out the form, a ministry leader will contact you with info on how to get involved in this area of serving.