NEW VOLUNTEER POSSIBILITIES
Flower Delivery
What a delight it is to receive unexpected flowers!
The smiles and joy they bring is contagious!
The flowers that we enjoy in worship each Sunday are taken to people on the
prayer list, those experiencing joys and concerns, and others. Would you
like to be part of this wonderful and fun-filled ministry? After second
service is over, the flowers are gathered in bouquets, a card attached, and
delivered to the people designated for that Sunday.
Several more members are needed to help deliver these bouquets. Contact
Van Smith (731-1839) for more information.
Future Kenya Trips
The Kenya Partnership Team is seeking members who
are interested in future trips to Kenya. Our next trip is tentatively planned for June
2009. If you are interested
in a life-changing journey, contact Deb Burich
(733-7393).
Fellowship and Congregational
Life Ministry Team
Members
Have FUN while helping plan and
coordinate fellowship activities! This Ministry Team encompasses events
that include: Soweto Gospel Choir, Brunch Bunch, Men in Aprons,
Church Picnic, Rally Day, etc. Time commitment: approximately 6-8
meetings per year and helping plan and coordinate specific events.
Greeters/Welcomers/Messengers
Greeters, welcomers and
messengers are needed! Qualifications: smiles, handshakes and warm
greetings. Contact Jan Gerlach (731-2960) or Deb Burich.
MessengersThese persons will deliver our
"Welcome Packets" to each first-time guest (living in the area) during the early
part of the week after which they first worshipped with us, placing it directly
in their hands or leaving the packet for them with a personal note.
Requirements: the same warm smile -- and an automobile -- plus a
commitment to serve in this capacity for 4 Sundays per year.
Please consider signing up to serve coffee between
services. This is a great way to get to know other members and share your
gift of hospitality. For more information contact Ellie Olson (731-2998),
Kristi Clover (268-9202),
or simply sign up on Sunday morning.
Are you an organizer and interested in the history
of our congregation? The History Committee is seeking additional members
and welcomes you to join them! Contact Andrew Smith (486-1094) or Carla
Salmon (733-7214).
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
The Re-Store needs volunteers. Opportunities are available in a multitude of areas:
--Warehouse: prepare, stock and display donated
materials
--Sales/cashier: stock shelves, assist customers, greet
customers, operate the cash register;
pickup; collect donations,
maintain loading area
--Office help: computer data entry, thank yous,
telephone work
Deconstruction volunteers are needed. Throughout spring, summer and fall,
deconstructs will be scheduled for every Friday and Saturday. Volunteer
for half day or all day. Lunch is provided.
--Deconstruction: remove usable material including wood
floors,
cabinets, doors, etc. from buildings that are
offered to Habitat for
this purpose
One of the many ways to be involved in LEAVEN is to
volunteer your language skills. Interpreters are needed to assist the
Hmong and Spanish speaking clients through the interview process by interpreting
for the interviewer or caseworker. Occasionally there is a need for
translation of documents. Contact Mary Grace, Volunteer Coordinator, at
LEAVEN (738-9635).
Volunteer opportunities available at LEAVEN:
Receptionist -- Greet clients, answer telephones, make appointments for
clients.
Interviewer -- Conduct interviews and assist with the application
process.
Process Case Worker -- Investigate requests for assistance by contacting
other community resources; decide how to best assist the client.
For more information contact Mary Grace at 738-9635. LEAVEN is located at
1475 Midway Road in Menasha, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday,
and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Positions are available
on weekly or bi-weekly basis, as well as on-call/substitute.
Looking for a fun team to share your time with?
The Still Speaking team has opportunities for members to help in
promoting our church, advertising of events and welcoming hospitality.
For
more information contact Rick Reid (739-4146).
The Still Speaking Team is looking for someone to organize and maintain a
calendar of messages to go in the Fox River Mall, as well as outdoor banners, so
that they may be changed seasonally on a planned calendar. We're also
looking for people interested (with or without experience) in marketing and
public relations to use or learn skills. The Team is taking on new
projects every day, and we will almost certainly have a job for anyone with
interest in joining us. Volunteers can contact Rick Reid at 428-3783 or
rfreid@aol.com. Volunteer yourself --
or others!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
One volunteer (with a portable sewing machine) for
mending of residents' clothing. We expect that this work could be done on
site weekly during the day or in the early evenings
(before 8:00 p.m.).
Individuals to sell tickets for our 18th Annual Garden
Walk on July 12, 2008. The Emergency Shelter's longest-standing
fundraising event needs two volunteers per location to
sell tickets at six beautiful Fox Cities gardens or the Paper Valley Garden
Club's Small Standard Flower Show at Fox Valley
Technical College in 2 1/2-hour shifts from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note that the Emergency Shelter is always seeking donations of unique
items which could be auctioned off in our Gala's silent auction or (items for)
theme baskets to raffle off at other fundraising events.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks.
Contact Anne Lagunes at
annelagures@new.rr.com or call 734-9192.
Salvation Army
There are numerous opportunities to serve (Food
Pantry, intake worker, meal program, food drive, upkeep/painting transitional
housing, toy distribution). Please call 734-3324 or e-mail
www.safoxcities.org.
Adult tutors are needed to help other adults learn
the English language. Commit 1 to 2 hours per week in making a difference
in someone's life. Contact Ellie Olson (731-2998) or Ken Hocking
(380-9280) to learn more about Litworks and to become part of the "First Congo"
team of tutors.
Punch on the Lawn
It's time once again to sign up to serve lemonade
and coffee following the 9:30 a.m. worship service during the summer months.
Refreshments and fellowship occur outside near the main entrance during this
time. A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex.
Volunteers are needed to oversee funeral and
memorial service luncheons. Food is delivered and set up by caterers.
volunteers are needed to make sure that food and beverage containers are
replenished and kept full. Light clean up after the service is also
required. If would be efficient if we could form teams to contact on a
week by week or month by month basis. Please call the Church Office
(733-7393) for more information, or sign up on the sheet located in the Narthex.
We need your help!
Collate Sunday Bulletins and Newsletters
The church has a wonderful crew of volunteers that
work on Fridays and every other Tuesday putting together the Sunday bulletins,
newsletters, and other publications for the congregation. We are looking
for a few more people to join this mighty band! Please contact the Church
Office (733-7393) if you would like to help your church and join in the fun.
TOGETHER we will
continue to make a difference!
Contact Deb Burich, Director for Volunteer
Ministries, at 733-7393 for more information.
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