Volunteer Opportunities
Why Volunteer?
"Will you nurture these children in Christ's Holy church, that by your teaching and your example they may be guided to accept God's grace for themselves, to profess their faith openly, and to lead a Christian life?"
The above statement is part of the baptismal vow that you took when your child was baptized in the church. You have an amazing opportunity to fulfill those vows, and to directly influence their spiritual growth and development. We are giving you the chance to be as involved in your child's spiritual growth as you are in their personal, academic, and extracurricular growth.
Lamb Quest: Infants ~ 2 years
Nursery Volunteer ~ Once a quarter, your help in your child's nursery classroom is requested. Contact Kandy Lineback at klineback(at)standrewumc.org or
214-291-8024 for more information.
Faith Quest: 3 years ~ Kindergarten
Teachers ~ Opportunities are available at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. for both men and women. Teachers work as a pair to lead the class. You can work with another pair of teachers and rotate every other weekend. You are asked to communicate with your co-leaders if you will be unable to attend on Sunday. You will receive the curriculum at the beginning of each week you are teaching, allowing time for you to review the curriculum and be fully prepared on Sunday. All supplies are provided in your classroom. Teachers need to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of your class to set out supplies and prepare the classroom for students. Volunteers will also commit to care for and pray for the students in their class. To participate in this ministry, please contact Christine Bergh at cbergh(at)standrewumc.org or 214-291-8072.
Bible Quest: 1st ~ 3rd Grades
Shepherds (9:30 a.m. hour only) ~ Shepherds escort children from Andy's Place to their classroom. Once there, they remain with the group to assist the teacher during class time. Shepherds can also work as a team on a rotating basis. Shepherds need to arrive in Andy's Place by 9:15 a.m.
Teachers ~ Opportunities are available at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. for both men and women. Teachers work as a pair to lead the class. You can work with another pair of teachers and rotate every other weekend. You are asked to communicate with your co-leaders if you will be unable to attend on Sunday. You will receive the curriculum at the beginning of each week you are teaching, allowing time for you to review the curriculum and be fully prepared on Sunday. All supplies are provided in your classroom. Teachers need to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of your class to set out supplies and prepare the classroom for students. Volunteers will also commit to care for and pray for the students in their class. To participate in this ministry, please contact Lori Dreher at ldreher(at)standrewumc.org or 214-291-8084.
Extreme Quest: 4th & 5th Grades
Teachers ~ Opportunities are available at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. for both men and women. Teachers work as a pair to lead the class. You can work with another pair of teachers and rotate every other weekend. You are asked to communicate with your co-leaders if you will be unable to attend on Sunday. You will receive the curriculum at the beginning of semester, allowing time for you to review the curriculum and be fully prepared on Sunday. Teachers need to arrive by 9:15 in the Hang Out Room (room 217). Volunteers will also commit to care for and pray for the students in their class. To participate in this ministry, please contact Cari Vega at cvega(at)standrewumc.org or 214-291-8032.
Garys' Angels: Special Needs Ministry
We have an team of dedicated adults but our ministry is growing and we need additional people to join us! There is a established rotation so you can volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows. This is an amazing group of kids and your life will richly blessed by your involvement in this ministry. Opportunities to serve are available at 9:30 and 11:00. Please contact Leigh Ann Dishman at ldishman(at)standrewumc.org or 214-291-8094.
Coffee Dads
These wonderful volunteers meet and greet families as they drop by to get a cup of coffee at the Coffee Station located outside of Andy's Place. Volunteers need to be in place by 9:15 a.m.
Donut Coordinator
This special volunteer will maintain a list of parents who have signed up to bring donuts each Sunday and send reminders each week.
Sunday School Greeters
These important people assist in the halls in either the Preschool or Elementary areas to guide new families. Greeters need to arrive 15 minutes prior to each Sunday School hour. A team rotation will be established.
Sunday Morning Appreciation Team
This fun, creative and energetic team will be responsible for occasionally showing appreciation for those teaching in the Childrens' Ministry on Sunday morning.
A Background Check Authorization form MUST be completed for all adult volunteers.
For information on volunteering in any of these areas, please contact Shiela Etchieson at setchieson(at)standrewumc.org or 214-291-8042.
