Volunteer Opportunities

Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything that I have commanded you.  And remember, I am with you always,
to the end of the age.                                                                          - Matthew 28: 19-20

Do you, the people of this church, promise to tell our newest disciple(s) the good news of the gospel, to help her know all that Christ commands and, by our fellowship, to strengthen his family ties with the household of God?                                                                                     From the PCUSA Baptism Service

When a child is baptized in our church family, the congregation promises to be a part of that child’s formation as a disciple of Christ.   We make this promise because we recognize that this is not a job for parents alone.   As members and friends at Collingwood, we take turns – singles, parents, grandparents - being personally responsible for this vital task.

Whether or not you currently have children at home, please consider offering help in nurturing the spiritual lives of our young ones.   If you are inspired to serve in any of our programs for children and youth, please email Rev. Barb McRae or Melissa Marcus, Christian Education Elder.

Ministry with Infants & Toddlers 0-3

SUNDAYS:  All Year

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm  Nursery Staff

 9:00 am - 10:30 am  Garden Nursery Volunteer

10:30 am - 12:00 pm  Sanctuary Nursery Volunteer

One volunteer for each service assists the staff person in providing basic needs, playing, reading, singing with 0-3 year olds.  An infant-toddler curriculum from Hands On Bible has songs, finger plays, stories that follow basic Christian themes about God’s love and creation.  An adult volunteer is required by our new Collingwood Child & Youth Safety Policy.  One Sunday a month commitment.

 

Ministry with Children 4-11

SUNDAYS:  September 16-December 16

9:30-10:15 am     Garden Sunday School

One Teacher and one Class Helper use Seasons of the Spirit lessons that invite children ages 4-11 to sing, pray, do group projects, drama, arts & crafts while learning the Scripture passages used during worship.  Supplies provided by a Supply Volunteer.  Both positions are a 3-week commitment.

10:20-10:40 am  Sunday School Recess     

One Gym Supervisor takes children 4-11 to the 3rd floor gym for active play and returns them to the Fellowship Hall.  Come on, you dads—This is your gift!

11:15-12:00 pm     Sanctuary Sunday School

One Teacher and one Class Helper follow a rotation of activities.

1st Sunday	Family Worship:  Provide worship bags
2nd Sunday	Songs  for Worship
3rd Sunday	Family Videos/DVDs
4th Sunday	Arts and Crafts
5th Sunday	Class Choice

Teacher is once-a-month commitment.

Class helper is a 3-4 week commitment.

Supplies provided by a Supply Volunteer.