Volunteers for Children's Ministry

There's a place for you to make a difference with our children! Volunteers are essential for safe and effective children's ministry, as volunteers provide caring relationships for our children to grow in faith.

There are many different ways and levels of commitment for serving with our children’s ministry, the largest need for volunteers being with our Sunday School programs. We encourage caregivers to volunteer at least one Sunday per year to help keep our program running smoothly. See below for more details on the ways you can serve. Anyone in 7th grade or older can be volunteers with the Children's Ministry!

Summer Children's Reader

 

Typical Sunday School Schedule (9:00am)

9:00am: Large Group (Prek-4th grade) gathering in Luther Hall. A few songs, practice worship elements, introduce the story- led by Grace.

9:15am: Move to small groups (grouped by age) in classrooms- led by gardeners and helpers. Lesson and materials are provided and set up for you, which means minimal prep is required! Lesson consists of reading a Bible Story, questions and conversation concerning the story, a craft or game, and prayer. Example lesson.

9:45am: Caregivers pick up students from classrooms!

Typical Sunday School Schedule (10:30am)

10:30am: Large Group (Prek-6th grade) gathering in Luther Hall. A few songs, practice worship elements, introduce the story- led by Grace.

10:45am: Move to small groups (mixed age) in classrooms- led by Grace, gardeners, and helpers. Lesson and materials are provided and set up for you, which means minimal prep is required! Lesson consists of reading a Bible Story, questions and conversation concerning the story, a craft or game, and prayer. Example lesson.

11:15am: Caregivers pick up students from classrooms!

 

More Information

Call or email Grace, grace@immanuel.us, to talk more about getting involved!

Child Protection Policy

• To ensure the safety of all children we ask that all adult volunteers (ages 18+) submit the Background Check Permission Form.
• Immanuel's Child Protection Policy

 

Volunteer Opportunities 

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All volunteers are provided with:

• Lesson plan and supplies ready for you each week
• Training/orientation at the beginning of the year
• Direction and support from Director of Children’s Ministry

Small Group Leader

3 Sundays a month (or less), 45 minutes-1 hour each Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Teach Sunday School lesson on Sunday mornings (lesson and materials provided for you)
• Build relationships with children and their families
• Help kids make personal connections with the Bible story
• Work with kids ages 3 years-4th grade
• Read the lesson material in advance and prepare to teach it
• Prepare for a “Gardener Sunday” 1-2 times a year (time spent getting to know your group, no Bible lesson)

Part-Time Leader

1-2 Sundays a month, 45 minutes-1 hour on a Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Teach Sunday School lesson on Sunday mornings (lesson and materials provided for you)
• Build relationships with children and their families
• Help kids make personal connections with the Bible story
• Work with kids ages 3 years-4th grade
• Read the lesson material in advance and prepare to teach it

Helper

3 Sundays a month (or less), 45 minutes-1 hour on a Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Help the leaders to teach Sunday School lesson on Sunday mornings and manage kids
• Build relationships with children and their families
• Help kids make personal connections with the Bible story
• Work with kids ages 3 years-4th grade

One Story Sunday Helper

1 Sunday a month (for all OSS or just one!), 45 minutes-1 hour on the One Story Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Help the leaders to teach the lesson and manage kids
• Build relationships with children and their families
• Help kids make personal connections with the Bible story
• Work with kids ages 3 years-4th grade

Substitute

As Needed, 45 minutes-1 hour on a Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Teach Sunday School lesson on Sunday mornings (lesson and materials provided for you)
• Help kids make personal connections with the Bible story
• Work with kids ages 3-4th grade
• Read the lesson material in advance and prepare to teach it

Lesson Material Prep Team

Once a week, 45 minutes- 1 hour

Responsibilities:

• Gather and prepare materials for Sunday School/God Squad in coordination with the Director of Children’s Ministry

God Squad Leader

3 Sundays a month (or less), 45 minutes-1 hour on a Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Teach God Squad lesson on Sunday mornings (lesson and materials provided for you)
• Build relationships with children and their families
• Help kids make personal connections with the Bible story
• Work with kids ages 5th-6th grade
• Read the lesson material in advance and prepare to teach it

Children’s Ministry Committee Member

Meet once a quarter, about 1 hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback, direction, and support for the Director of Children’s Ministry
• Brainstorm, problem solve, and provide support for Children’s Ministry programming