Volunteer
Support
Coffee Hour Server
This is an opportunity for those who like to serve behind the scenes. Our coffee servers make coffee, serve pastries, and clean up the kitchen and fellowship area for the next use. Coffee Hour servers rotate on a schedule and serve about two hours every 3-4 weeks.
Jess O’Malley
Library
Looking for those that enjoy Christian resources to shelve books and maintain the physical library. Also looking for people to maintain library database in computer. Schedule is dependent on your availability.
Contact:
Matt Wipperman
Prayer Team
The Prayer Team is committed to pray for the prayer requests from our community and congregation. Prayers should possess the gift of intercession and commit time to devote to prayer. The prayer team gathers weekly to pray together as a group.
Coffee Hour Scheduler
This is an opportunity for those who like to serve behind the scenes. As Scheduler for this area, you would establish a rotating schedule and be the point person for Coffee Hour Servers. An established schedule of servers ensures that the kitchen and fellowship area are in good condition for the next use. The only requirements are willingness to serve and occasional email correspondence. Love of java is optional.
Contact:
Jess O’Malley
Ministry to Older Adults
This ministry makes connections with homebound older adults or residents of extended care facilities. The time commitment is flexible and training, coaching and resources are available to you.
Contact:
Matt Wipperman
Visitation Opportunity
This ministry visits those that are in the hospital or cannot make it to our services due to health or disability. The time commitment is flexible and training, coaching and resources are available to you.
Finance
The finance team is in need of servers to count offerings, collected at all three sites on Sundays, on the first Monday of each month. Even if you can only serve in this role occasionally (v. once/month), we could really use your help! The time is somewhat flexible, and counting is done at the Church’s Fitchburg site.
Contact:
Jess O’Malley
Office Assistant
There are many ways to help in the office. Bulletin assembly, data entry, counting the offering, printing, running errands, filing, mailings, etc. Whatever your skill level, we’ll find something for you do in the office!
Worship Assistant
Our Worship Assistants work in rotating teams to prepare the sanctuary for service by turning on the lights, setting thermostats and straightening up. They also assist the pastor with communion, collect the offering, and help with preparation for baptisms. Worship Assistants greet people as they come in the doors and pass out bulletins.
Brian Hayman
Technical
Media Creator
The media creators build the text for the songs and sermon outline shown on the screens. The media creators work in a team to complete each service. Training is available.
Video Tech
Our Video techs record the message at the 10:45 am Sunday service in Fitchburg. The video is shared with the Fitchburg Access Channel and on our website. Each tech serves about once a month. Training is available.
Media Team
Our media team run the screens used to enhance the worship experience at all of our services. You don’t need to be a computer guru to run the screens, just able to pay attention to what’s going on in the service and able to point and click. Training is available and team members serve about once a month.
Website
Our website is updated daily with new information, media, resources and pictures. There is a job for anybody at any level to help out. Training is available.
Sound Tech
Sound Techs contribute to the overall worship experience by mixing the sound well so that no one actually notices the sound system at all. This person should have a good ear for music, mix and audio levels. Training is available.
Worship
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prepares and disassembles communion, dresses the altar with appropriate paraments, keeps the altar area clean and cares for the altar flowers and plants. Altar Guild members work in teams of 3-4 and rotate every few months.
Laura Potter
Worship Teams
Sing and play praises to the Lord! Sopranos, Altos, Tenors or Basses, we always have room for one more voice lifted in praise. Whether you play guitar or bagpipes, all instrumentalists are encouraged to participate. These musical groups provide anthems, traditional, modern, and special music for worship services on a regular basis. Contact one of our worship leaders for more information.
Pianist/Organist
Accompany the worship ensemble and play hymns for congregational singing at the 8am service in Fitchburg. This is an occasional position, depending on your schedule. Rehearsal is scheduled in the evening the week prior to the service.
Readers
Our readers share the scripture during the 8:00 am worship service in Fitchburg. This person should be comfortable reading scripture in front of the congregation. Readers serve on a rotating schedule, every 8 weeks.
Leadership
Elder
Our Elders are men who have exhibited spiritual maturity and are called to support the pastor and this ministry by faithful and persistent prayer. Elders serve about 4 hours per month in devoted prayer and meetings.
lifeGroup Coach
lifeGroup coaches provide ongoing support and encouragement to 3-5 lifeGroup leaders. A coach should be a member of the Church, be a past or current lifeGroup leader, exhibit spiritual maturity and be committed to the leadership and vision of the Church. Bi-monthly training with other coaches is required.
lifeGroup Leader
Our lifeGroup leaders provide spiritual encouragement and guidance to the people within their group. They facilitate discussion and encourage participation from each of their members. lifeGroup leaders should be a member of the Church and have prior lifeGroup experience. They should possess leadership and shepherding gifts and display spiritual maturity. Leaders meet monthly for training and coaching.
Children
Childcare during Mom to Mom
Mom to Mom is a weekly prayer, study and support group. Child care is provided to give moms a break during this time.
This person should have a love for children and be available Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am (during the school year).
Life in the Word Leaders and Teachers
Life in the Word is the teaching time for 5th and 6th graders as they begin their journey through Life in Jesus. The teaching covers the small catechism (10 Commandments, Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, Apostles Creed, Lord’s Supper and Confession). This teacher/leader must be able to relate with and enjoy 5th and 6th grade children, making the learning time fun and relevant. Also needed are both men and women to lead the small group interaction time to facilitate discussion, and care for the kids. The boys and girls are divided into gender specific groups.
Kids Connection Guide
Kids Connection is a creative learning environment on Sunday mornings for children ages 4 through 4th grade. Guides work with the teachers to lead children through a variety of different workshops and help them with crafts, games, drama, music, art, video, puppets etc. that communicate the Bible message.
Nursery Care
Our nursery is available for children 0 to 3 years old on Sunday mornings. We provide a safe environment for the children to be cared for while their parents are in worship. This opportunity is for the person that enjoys being with and taking care of young children, and that will share the love of Jesus with them and keep them safe. Background checks are performed on all nursery caretakers.
Kids Connection Leader
Kids Connection is a creative leaning environment on Sunday mornings for children ages 4 through 4th grade. Children do a variety of different workshops, for example, crafts, games, drama, music, art, video, puppets etc. that communicate the Bible message. This person should enjoy working with children in this age group and be able to communicate to the kids on their level about the lesson for the day.
Vacation Bible School
This home centered approach to the traditional “Vacation Bible School” is designed to be more open to inviting neighbors and friends that may not traditionally attend church. We’re looking for people willing to open their back-yard or neighborhood park to host a 3-day learning experience. Work with a leader/teacher to provide a welcoming and fun atmosphere for the kids.
Youth
Higher Ground Administration
This is for someone with administrative gifts that can help us get the word out to our Higher Ground kids about special events through text messages, facebook, letters, and emails, Update records and send out welcome letter to guests and Birthday greetings. This work can be done from your home with a computer.
Special Events Coordinator
Event Coordinators help plan and organize monthly service and or social events such as Babysitting Night, Mom and Daughter Night, and retreats. This person should possess awesome organizational skills and creativity to help make the environment fun for teenagers.
Higher Ground Worship Team
Small groups of singers and musicians lead worship during Higher Ground on Sunday evenings. Worship teams include vocals, keyboard, guitar and drums. The team will lead Higher Ground in contemporary worship music and serve as spiritual leaders.
Small Group Leader
Higher Ground meets Sunday evenings and ministers to middle school and high school youth. It is our desire to help each student grow in a loving relationship with our triune God and each other. The evening is based on the lifeGroup format. We spend time in worship, the Word, witnessing and connecting with one another in large and small group settings. Materials and curriculum are prepared for you but you must be comfortable leading in small group and spending time socializing with students.
Facilities
Gardener
This is an opportunity for anyone who loves to dig in the dirt and knows the difference between a rose and a weed. Our gardeners plant, water, weed, feed and dead-head flowers. Bring along your garden gloves, a hoe and some pruners.
Maintenance
The maintenance team provides upkeep and repair for our building and grounds. Projects can include but are not limited to; painting, cleaning, tree and shrub trimming, replacing light bulbs light construction. This person should consider themselves handy and enjoy working on maintenance projects.
Nursery Room Cleaning
The nursery needs to be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis to keep our kids healthy and safe. This person can make their own schedule to clean and restock supplies.
Facilities
Badger Prairie Needs Network
What you can do: volunteer at or donate resources to the food pantry.
The Badgeer Prarie Needs Network is at a new, larger location (1200 E. Verona Rd. in Verona), which enables them to partner with local organizations to create a broad support system for those in need, including but not limited to a food pantry, nutrition center, and commercial-grade.
To learn how you can help, visit vanncares.org pages on volunteering or donating.
Good Neighbors Personal Essentials Pantry (GNPEP)
GNPEP’s primary need is volunteer help at the pantry (Arbor Covenant Church, 2509 McDivitt Road in Fitchburg) on Friday mornings, and evenings on the third Thursday of the month.
The pantry also accepts in-kind donations or many household and personal care items. Please check the lists on the pantry website (gnpep.org). You can drop off items at the Church at Christ Memorial (Fitchburg) in the Welcome Area, or directly at the pantry located at Arbor Covenant Church, 2509 McDivitt Road in Fitchburg.
Find more info at the website or by contacting one of the pantry coordinators, Robin Cherwinka ([email protected], 608-832-6388) or Nancy Baumgardner ([email protected], 608-320-0977).
Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens
What you can do: help plant and care for produce.
Individuals, families, community clubs, church groups, youth organizations and companies all contribute to the success of Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens. Everyone is welcome – there is no age requirement or limit. Children can water transplants, carry plants to parents, help harvest or just watch and learn how plants grow and produce. No experience is necessary. On-the-job training and supervision are provided at each work session, and all necessary gardening equipment and supplies are provided. Help is needed every week of the growing season spring through fall, mornings and evenings to plant, weed and especially harvest the bounty.
You can start by viewing the list of gardens at foodpantrygardens.org and contacting Garden Leaders listed on that page.
Senior Centers and Senior Service Providers
There are many ways you can help seniors living in your area, such as providing driving services for meals and doctors appointments, knitting, serving as an activity leader, kitchen assistant, or event helper, just to name a few. Here are some local places to check out:
City of Madison Senior Center (cityofmadison.com/seniorcenter/)
Fitchburg Senior Center (fitchburgwi.gov/621/Senior-Center)
Monona Senior Center (monona.wi.us/251/Senior-Center)
Verona Senior Center (ci.verona.wi.us/290/Senior-Center)
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (rsvpdane.org)
(See above)
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Dane County
What you can do: spend time with a child.
You can make a significant difference in a child’s life by meeting with him or her just 3-4 times per month. Consider starting an impactful relationship with a child who will benefit from your mentoring commitment. You can volunteer to be matched with a “Little” on your own (as an individual Big Brother or Big Sister), or as a Big Couple or even a Big Family. This is a great volunteer opportunity that doesn’t necessitate finding a babysitter if you have your own small children! There is also flexibility in timing: you can meet with your Little after school, during school lunch periods, or on evenings and weekends.
To inquire about volunteering at BBBS, email [email protected] or call
608-661-5437.
Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
What you can do: raise awareness ad help build houses.
For 28 years, Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has partnered with 236 families to build simple, decent, affordable homes here in Dane County. Help support affordable housing by volunteering, donating or shopping at our Habitat ReStores. Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is Homes, Communities and Hope.
Attend an Unlock the Dream tour – held on the first Wednesday (8am) and third Thursday (5:30pm) every month, at 1014 Fiedler Lane #29 in Madison . Visit habitatdane.org to learn more.
Porchlight
What you can do: clean apartments or donate move-in items. As government support becomes a scarce commodity, contributions from friends in the community sustain Porchlight. There are many meaningful ways to contribute to solutions to homelessness in Madison, including helping to deep-clean apartments and community spaces for residents, and making “welcome home baskets” for newly-housed residents, “soap and hope” buckets to help with laundry needs, and “feel good” bags with toiletry items for shelter guests.
For more info, visit Porchlight’s website (porchlightinc.org) and click on “Get Involved.”
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry
www.svdpmadison.org/need-assistance/food-pantry/
What you can do: host pantry customers and stock food.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul operates the largest food pantry in Dane County, located at 2033 Fish Hatchery Road just a few miles northeast of the Church at Christ Memorial, serving tens of thousands of households each year. They are constantly in need of volunteers to stock food and to host customers when they visit the pantry. The pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 10:30am-2:30pm, Thursday from 2:30-6:30pm, and Saturday from 9:30-11:30am.
Visit the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry website. Read more about the pantry, which operates on a customer-choice model, here.
If you’d like to chat with someone who has volunteered with the Food Pantry, contact Emily Powers ([email protected], 608-2711 ext.13).
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
What you can do: donate funds or items to help families affected by domestic abuse.
DAIS works throughout the Dane County community to raise awareness about domestic violence and promote healthy relationships.
If you or someone you care about may be a victim of domestic abuse, please call the DAIS Help Line at 608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045.
If you would like to help victims of abuse, visit the DAIS website “I Want to Help” page.
Local Schools
Donate your time (e.g. reading to a class) or resources (e.g. asking school administrators or teachers if they have a wish list of needed items) to a local school.
Visit the websites below to
Madison Metropolitan School District (madison.k12.wi.us)
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (mcpasd.k12.wi.us/)
Oregon School District (oregonsd.org)
Verona School District (verona.k12.wi.us)
Project Linus
What you can do: create and donate easy-to-make blankets.
Become a “blanketeer” by providing new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages 0-18. This is a great project for all ages; even small children can help if you use an easy pattern (e.g. the No Sew Fleece Blanket). Get your lifeGroup or neighbors together to make a couple blankets!
Drop off completed blankets at the Fitchburg Fire Station #2 (5415 King James Way, off Verona Rd), or visit the Project Linus website (projectlinus.org) for other local drop-off locations.
