Parent Volunteer needs

Parents, you are an important part of youth ministry at St. John’s! The programs and opportunities we offer would be impossible without your support. It takes a village! Below is a list of all the ways you can help. Please consider sharing your gifts.

YMAc 

YMAC stands for the Youth Ministry Advisory Committee. We like to have at least one parent from each class (6-12). We encourage 2 year terms or longer (there is a lot of flexibility). YMAC usually meets on the first Sunday of each month from 11:00 am - noon. 

Confirmation Mentors

Mentors are an essential part of our confirmation programming. Long after the 3rd article of the Apostles Creed has disappeared from memory our young people will continue to carry with them the meaningful relationships they formed with those adults who sat beside them in confirmation. As a mentor you get to meet young people and learn alongside them. How is being a mentor different from participating in class as a parent? Mentors commit to a more regular attendance and are also equipped to help lead activities during class time. 

Fundraising

Many of our summer trips and camp opportunities would be impossible without fundraising. We would love to have your help! Our annual auction usually takes place in late February or early March. In recent years we have raised close to $12,000 through generous donations of all sizes and shapes. The auction is an "all hands on deck" sort of event, and when January comes we will let you know how you can help. Additionally, we are always in need of parents to volunteer on the planning team. We normally meet about 5 to 6 times from November to auction day.

Trip Leaders

Every summer we take week-long trips with our confirmation and high school youth. We often need adult leaders to join us. Do you have experience with camps, mission trips, or outdoor ministry? Do you wish you had experience? We invite you to think about joining us!

Volunteer On-call

Sometimes a car breaks down or someone gets sick and we’re short an adult leader. It’s important to have someone who we can call. If you have a flexible schedule and enjoy a little surprise every now and then, this could be the role for you!