Volunteer Opportunities
How to Become Involved in the Life of Shandon Presbyterian Church
The ministry and mission of Shandon are accomplished through the Session, five ministries and 32 committees and councils (not counting sub-committees). Indeed, whatever a person's interest there's a place to participate. The following list is a mere sample of what's needed to keep Shandon a vital community of faith.
Opportunities for service also exist outside the church. The "Global & Community" page offers several current opportunities for involvement.
Members are needed to serve on these Ministries and Committees. If you are interested in becoming involved, but need more detailed information call the church office at 771-4408 for the name and phone number of a contact person.
MINISTRY OF ADMINISTRATION
- Finance Committee
- Property Committee
- Personnel Committee
- Long-range Planning Committee
- Stewardship Committee
- Memorial Garden (Committee, Preparation of burial sites)
- Communications Committee (The Spire, The SPY, Web site and maintenance, Brochures/Flyers/Posters, Mailing list, Bulletin Boards, the Bulletin, Public Relations)
MINISTRY OF OUTREACH
- Housing Programs (Emergency Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Affordable Housing, Winter Shelter)
- Health and Hunger Programs (Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center, Bread for the World, CROP Walk, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Soup Kitchens, Blood Drive)
- Global Missions (Honduras, Nicaragua, Sudan, Ten Thousand Villages)
- Community Missions (Migrant Ministry, Cooperative Ministry, Alternative Gift Market, St. Lawrence Place, Sistercare, Family Shelter, School Supply Drive)
- Peacemaking (Peacemaking Forums - Christian Action Council, Interfaith Dialogue, Recycling)
- Campus Ministry (Presbyterian Student Center)
MINISTRY OF WORSHIP
- Serve as Usher (8:45 a.m. Service, 11:00 a.m. Service)
- Coordinate flowers for sanctuary
- Provide seasonal decorations
- Prepare elements for communion
- Record worship service
- Caring for silver
- Restocking pew supplies
- Serve on Music Committee (Sing in a choir, Play handbells, Play a musical instrument)
- Provide congregational devotional aids
- Plan and oversee Spiritual Enrichment Weekend
- Assist in providing communion for shut-ins
- Coordinate nursery for special services
- Plan and provide worship education
- Participate in Wedding Guild
- Provide support for memorial/funeral services
- Plan and/or participate in Arts at Shandon
MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY
- New Member Assimilation (New member sponsor, New member luncheon, Telephone new members)
- Transportation (Presbyterian Home bus, Special needs transportation, Bus driver, nonspecific)
- Shepherd Committee (help with Inquirers' Class, Help with Friendship Register collection on Sundays, Help organize visitor lists, Telephone or visit visitors, Organize and maintain theVisitors Center in the Narthex)
- Ambassador (Train to be an Ambassador to serve at church events, Greet at Sunday services)
MINISTRY TO THE CONGREGATION
- Membership Committee
- Wednesdays at Shandon (Plan program, Serve food, Collect money, Set tables, Clean up, Special programs, Video program)
- Coffee hour
- Recreation (Coach, Adult basketball, Co-ed volleyball, Co-ed softball, Youth basketball, Recreation committee)
- Young Adult Ministry
- Singles
- XYZ/Older Adults
- Presbyterian Women
- Presbyterian Men
- Rosebud Committee (visiting new parents)
- Care Cards (hospital patients, newborns, bereaved)
- Visitation (Shut-ins, nursing homes, etc.)
- Stephen Ministry
- Archives/History Committee
- Drama Group
- Pageant Production
- Book Groups
- Discussion Groups
- Prayer Shawls
- Pictorial Directory
- Neighborhood Dinner Groups
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
- Weekday Ministry Board
- Adult Education Ministry
- Youth Ministry Committee
- Children's Ministry Committee
- Leadership Training
- Church School Council (Treasurer, Superintendent, Asst. Superintendent, Council Member)
- Sunday School Teacher (Adult, Youth, Children)
- Substitute Sunday School Teacher (Adult, Youth, Children)
- Adult Youth Advisor
- W.A.S. Youth Bible Study
- Extended Care Committee (Monthly Coordinator, 8:45 or 11:00 service volunteer)
- Library/Media (assistant, data input, story time)
- Vacation Church School (Teacher/Leader, Arts and Crafts, Recreation, Child Care/Nursery, Other)
OTHER INTERESTS
- Previously served or current Elder
- Previously served or current Trustee
- Volunteer Receptionist (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
- Prepare Mailings
- Graphic arts
- Photography
- Computer Data Entry
- Carpentry/Painting
- Gardening
- Sewing/Banners/Quilting
- Serve on Trinity Presbytery Committees
