Serve with Us

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An important part of our Disciples' Generous Response is to give of our time and talents. Please consider volunteering to take on a responsibility.

It's not always easy to put yourself out there, especially if you don't know what's involved. We've provided information on a few needs and we hope one of them calls to you.

​Please see a member of the Leadership Team if you have questions
​or ideas about additional ways you'd like to contribute.

​Thank you for saying YES!

Opportunities to Serve

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Mats and hats For Homeless Folks

Save your plastic grocery and store bags!  Debbie Babuscio is making mats for homeless folks and needs your bags to make more.  Folks can sit or lay on the.  They are waterproof and dry quickly if wet.  It is a wonderful way to use our recyclable bags!  Please bring your bags to the church and place them in the box marked, Bags to Mats.  Size or color does not matter. Debbie would be happy to show you how to do this if you are interested! Thank you Debbie!

Nature Club Helper

Responsibilities: Assist the leaders with crafts and sit with children during guest speaker.

Time Commitment: 1-1/2 hours every other week from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Qualifications: Outgoing, cheerful personality, and must be a Registered Child and Youth Worker.

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Trunk or Treat  Coordinator

Responsibilities: Recruit people to bring their cars and decorate for Halloween.  Advertise date and time in local paper and Bethel TV station.  Make sure each participant brings candy that is wrapped and in a plastic bag.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Coordinator

Responsibilities: Recruit helpers, advertise date and time in local paper, order donuts the day before the event, coordinate the purchase and hiding of eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Time Commitment: About 1-2 hours for shopping and filling eggs. An hour Saturday morning to hide the eggs.

Qualifications: Must enjoy shopping for and stuffing eggs, as well as hiding them.

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Live Nativity Volunteers

First, what is Live Nativity? Live Nativity is our drive thru program that depicts numerous scenes (with actors and live animals) leading to the birth of Jesus. Held in December usually on a Friday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM.

Responsibilities:

1. Scene setup (muscles are a bonus). Help setup scenes a few days before the event.
2. Put sand into jugs for the luminaria lit drive thru.
3. Costume ironing and layout.
4. Food preparation for actors and workers the night of the event.
5. All animals need put into place. This often entails one-on-one time with donkeys, sheep, and goats. Prior shepherding experience a plus!
6. Clean up! Volunteers are desperately needed for clean up and storage of scenes, costumes, and props!

Time Commitment: Depending on the area you volunteer in, it could take 1-2 hours to 1/2 a day.

Qualifications: Love of the Christmas message and willingness to stand in the cold in a costume. Ability to do some lifting, organization skills, follow directions, and have fun!

Greeter

Responsibilities: Arrive early to greet and direct visitors. Be available to welcome latecomers.

Time Commitment: About 1/2 an hour on Sundays.

Qualifications: Outgoing, cheerful personality. Must be knowledgeable about building and worship.

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Christian Education Teachers and Assistants

Teachers' assistants are needed for the following children's classes:

• Older children (ages 7-12)

Responsibilities: Follow lesson plans and assist teachers.

Time Commitment: Weekly during church school. Occasional preparation may be called for during the week.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Child and Youth Worker.
• "Of Water and Spirit" class completion preferred.

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Christmas Party Coordinator

Responsibilities: Gather a Committee to plan, prepare, and advertise the congregational Christmas Party.

Time Commitment: Several hours in the weeks leading up to the party.

Qualifications: Holiday enthusiasm, organizational skills, ability to lead a small group, and to work within a budget.

Service Ministry Coordinator

Responsibilities: Search out and organize congregational community service opportunities. Recruit and organize volunteers.

Time Commitment: This varies. Should be able to spend time researching and contacting potential service partners. Should also be available to attend some or all service events.

Qualifications: Must have a strong desire to work for equality and justice for all. Should have proactive communication with service partners.

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Congregational Outing Coordinator

Responsibilities: Search out and organize congregational community service opportunities. Recruit, organize, and motivate volunteers.

Time Commitment: About 1/2 an hour per outing. If possible, attendance at the event.

Qualifications: Knowledge (or willingness to learn) about events and venues in the Bethel Park and Pittsburgh area.

Save your plastic grocery and store bags!  Debbie Babuscio is making mats for homeless folks and needs your bags to make more.  Folks can sit or lay on the.  They are waterproof and dry quickly if wet.  It is a wonderful way to use our recyclable bags!  Please bring your bags to the church and place them in the box marked, Bags to Mats.  Size or color does not matter. Debbie would be happy to show you how to do this if you are interested! Thank you Debbie!