Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 3:23-24
Every person has unique, God-given gifts and He calls us to share them with others through serving. Not only do we help those whom we serve, but serving also brings us closer to Christ and develops in us the character of Christ.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10
Below is a list of volunteer opportunities within the Redeemer Montclair Kids ministry. Please read through these opportunities and pray about where you believe God could be calling you to serve. We ask that you would consider making a 6-month to a 1-year commitment to one of these roles when applicable.
Volunteer Opportunities
Nursery Volunteers: Provide proper care and nurturing to babies/young toddlers (birth-2yrs) during Sunday services. Change diapers/clothes as needed, rock babies and play with them through the use of toys, music, and books. Feed babies as requested by parent, offer snacks if allowed by parent, and clean up nursery after service.
Commitment Level: 1 ½ hrs on Sunday mornings
Schedule Suggestions: one Sunday a month
Teachers: Facilitate teaching in a classroom setting for a particular age group (Toddlers 2-3yrs, Toddlers 3-4yrs, Pre-K/K, Younger Elem 1st/2nd, Older Elem 3rd-5th). Material is provided for you to read, prepare and share on Sundays. Valuable relationships are built with the children and their parents through weekly discipleship.
Commitment Level: 45 min - 1 ½ hrs on Sunday mornings plus prep time
Schedule Suggestions: one Sunday a month
Teaching Helpers: Assist with the lesson plan in a classroom setting for a particular age group (Toddlers 2-3yrs, Preschoolers 3-4yrs, Pre-K/K, Younger Elem 1st/2nd, Older Elem 3rd/5th). A helper can be any regular church attender in at least 7th grade. Both teenagers and adults alike are welcome in the helper role. Main job is to encourage the children to participate, to elaborate on lesson being taught, and to pass out or gather needed materials. This allows the teacher to stay focused and to continue with the lesson. The helper should be familiar with the lesson as well as classroom policies & procedures. Valuable relationships are built with the children and their parents through weekly discipleship. No teaching experience needed.
Commitment Level: 45 min - 1 ½ hrs on Sunday mornings plus prep time
Schedule Suggestions: one Sunday a month
Substitutes: Be willing to sub on an as-needed and on-call basis. You would be contacted by the Redeemer Kids CM Director to see if you could fill an empty position. Subs are needed for: Nursery volunteers, Teachers, and Teaching Helpers.
Commitment Level: varies
Schedule Suggestions: varies
Special Events/Activities: Willingness to help with special events or activities that may be offered throughout the year (Fall Festival, Christmas Worship and Music, Easter Egg Hunt, Moms’ Morning Out, Moms’ Group).
Commitment Level: varies
Schedule Suggestions: varies
Cleaning Team: Assist in the overall cleaning of the Redeemer Kids ministry classrooms: deep cleaning of the children’s toys/items, organizational needs, purging of old or broken items, etc.
Commitment Level: 2+ hrs on Saturdays
Schedule Suggestions: Volunteer 1-2x per year
Interested in serving?