Serving Opportunities

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Category Role Commitment Membership Summary
5
Assisted Living Volunteer
Category
Adults 60+
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Volunteer at activities and events that seniors and those living in assisted living communities.
Adults 60+ Assisted Living Volunteer Varies No Volunteer at activities and events that seniors and those living in assisted living communities.
5
Helping Hands and Widow's Mite
Category
Adults 60+
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Assist with light home repairs or advice regarding repairs, yard work, and car care.
Adults 60+ Helping Hands and Widow's Mite Varies No Assist with light home repairs or advice regarding repairs, yard work, and car care.
5
Children's Sunday Group Teacher or Host
Category
Childrens / Preschool
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Serves in face-to-face classrooms on Sunday mornings during a worship hour.
Childrens / Preschool Children's Sunday Group Teacher or Host Varies No Serves in face-to-face classrooms on Sunday mornings during a worship hour.
5
Preschool - SUNDAY Morning Volunteer
Category
Childrens / Preschool
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Serves in face-to-face classrooms on Sunday mornings during a worship hour.
Childrens / Preschool Preschool - SUNDAY Morning Volunteer Varies No Serves in face-to-face classrooms on Sunday mornings during a worship hour.
5
Kid's Church
Category
Childrens / Preschool
Commitment
Once a month
Membership
No
Summary
Parent Volunteer to help in Children's Worship.
Childrens / Preschool Kid's Church Once a month No Parent Volunteer to help in Children's Worship.
5
Wed. Night RAs and GAs Volunteer
Category
Childrens / Preschool
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Childrens / Preschool Wed. Night RAs and GAs Volunteer Varies No
5
Care Package Team
Category
College
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
a group of volunteers who will assemble care packages, write words of encouragement and ship to JF college students.
College Care Package Team Varies No a group of volunteers who will assemble care packages, write words of encouragement and ship to JF college students.
5
Stephen Minister
Category
Counseling & Care
Commitment
Varies
Membership
Yes
Summary
Stephen ministers provide confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Training starts every January.
Counseling & Care Stephen Minister Varies Yes Stephen ministers provide confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Training starts every January.
5
Military Ministry
Category
Counseling & Care
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Serve at various community service and ministry events.
Counseling & Care Military Ministry Varies No Serve at various community service and ministry events.
5
Career Crossroads
Category
Counseling & Care
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Serve at Career Networking and educational events.
Counseling & Care Career Crossroads Varies No Serve at Career Networking and educational events.
5
Bookmark or Library Team
Category
Guest Services
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
Yes
Summary
Assist customers in finding resources to purchase and operating the point of sale systems (The Bookmark). Assist customers in checking out resources and shelving resources in the correct location (Library).
Guest Services Bookmark or Library Team Weekly Yes Assist customers in finding resources to purchase and operating the point of sale systems (The Bookmark). Assist customers in checking out resources and shelving resources in the correct location (Library).
5
Sunday Morning Door Greeter Team
Category
Guest Services
Commitment
Once a month
Membership
No
Summary
To greet and welcome everyone who comes on campus Sunday morning.
Guest Services Sunday Morning Door Greeter Team Once a month No To greet and welcome everyone who comes on campus Sunday morning.
5
Sunday Parking Team (Team GAP)
Category
Guest Services
Commitment
Once a month
Membership
No
Summary
To create a positive first impression upon arriving on campus by safely greeting and directing traffic.
Guest Services Sunday Parking Team (Team GAP) Once a month No To create a positive first impression upon arriving on campus by safely greeting and directing traffic.
5
Baptism Team
Category
Guest Services
Commitment
Varies
Membership
Yes
Summary
Help with the "behind the scenes" details of baptisms.
Guest Services Baptism Team Varies Yes Help with the "behind the scenes" details of baptisms.
5
High School Event Volunteer
Category
High School
Commitment
Seasonal
Membership
No
Summary
Assist the student team at various events with set up, decorations, serving and clean up.
High School High School Event Volunteer Seasonal No Assist the student team at various events with set up, decorations, serving and clean up.
5
High School Admin Volunteer
Category
High School
Commitment
Seasonal
Membership
No
Summary
Assist with admin needs as they arise especially during DNOW and mission trip preparation.
High School High School Admin Volunteer Seasonal No Assist with admin needs as they arise especially during DNOW and mission trip preparation.
5
High School Small Group Leader
Category
High School
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
Yes
Summary
Build relationships and invest in students by connecting with them in person.
High School High School Small Group Leader Weekly Yes Build relationships and invest in students by connecting with them in person.
5
Meals for Wednesday Night Student Ministry Band
Category
High School
Commitment
Once a month
Membership
No
Summary
Provide meals for the band for student ministry.
High School Meals for Wednesday Night Student Ministry Band Once a month No Provide meals for the band for student ministry.
5
Love's Latitude
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Provide sustainable humanitarian aid to refugees inour city. loveslatitude@outlook.com 404-808-1765
Local Ministry Partners Love's Latitude Varies No Provide sustainable humanitarian aid to refugees inour city. loveslatitude@outlook.com 404-808-1765
5
RiseUP! 4 Christ
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Once a month
Membership
No
Summary
Assist in after school program sharing the love of Christ in local public elementary schools. riseup4christ.com
Local Ministry Partners RiseUP! 4 Christ Once a month No Assist in after school program sharing the love of Christ in local public elementary schools. riseup4christ.com
5
The Table on Delk
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Provide meals and / or serve to those who are being sexually exploited in our community. thetableondelk.org
Local Ministry Partners The Table on Delk Varies No Provide meals and / or serve to those who are being sexually exploited in our community. thetableondelk.org
5
Storehouse Ministries
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Pack food boxes through our noonday Association's food pantry. TYoung@noondayba.org; Tish Young; 770-422-3347
Local Ministry Partners Storehouse Ministries Varies No Pack food boxes through our noonday Association's food pantry. TYoung@noondayba.org; Tish Young; 770-422-3347
5
MUST Ministries
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Serve the disadvantaged and homeless of Cobb County through emergency shelter support, training, meals and serving in the donation center. mustministries.org/be-help ; 770-427-9862
Local Ministry Partners MUST Ministries Varies No Serve the disadvantaged and homeless of Cobb County through emergency shelter support, training, meals and serving in the donation center. mustministries.org/be-help ; 770-427-9862
5
HopeWorks
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Role
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Care for low income, elderly widows in Atlanta through landscaping and home maintenance. Garfield Williams 404-769-4674; gwilliams@hopeworks4us.org
Local Ministry Partners HopeWorks Varies No Care for low income, elderly widows in Atlanta through landscaping and home maintenance. Garfield Williams 404-769-4674; gwilliams@hopeworks4us.org
5
Good Samaritan Health Center - Cobb
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Help provide quality health care to those in various capacities from healthcare professionals to front office assistants. goodsamcobb.org/volunteer 770-419-3120
Local Ministry Partners Good Samaritan Health Center - Cobb Weekly No Help provide quality health care to those in various capacities from healthcare professionals to front office assistants. goodsamcobb.org/volunteer 770-419-3120
5
First Care Women's Clinic
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Counseling and assistance for women with unplanned pregnancies. Lori Parker; 770-590-9361; https://supportfcwc.com/
Local Ministry Partners First Care Women's Clinic Weekly No Counseling and assistance for women with unplanned pregnancies. Lori Parker; 770-590-9361; https://supportfcwc.com/
5
Atlanta Mission
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Serve the homeless of Atlanta through meal prep, childcare, training and more. volunteer.atlantamission.org; 404-367-2465
Local Ministry Partners Atlanta Mission Varies No Serve the homeless of Atlanta through meal prep, childcare, training and more. volunteer.atlantamission.org; 404-367-2465
5
Sandy Springs Mission
Category
Local Ministry Partners
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Serve Latino students in the Sandy Springs community year round through faith based academic enrichment and Christian character building programs. sandyspringsmission.org; 770-598-1729
Local Ministry Partners Sandy Springs Mission Varies No Serve Latino students in the Sandy Springs community year round through faith based academic enrichment and Christian character building programs. sandyspringsmission.org; 770-598-1729
5
Camera Operator
Category
Media/Production
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Operate video cameras in our Sunday worship services and various ministry events.
Media/Production Camera Operator Varies No Operate video cameras in our Sunday worship services and various ministry events.
5
Lighting Tech
Category
Media/Production
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Operate a lighting console for our Sunday worship services and various ministry events.
Media/Production Lighting Tech Varies No Operate a lighting console for our Sunday worship services and various ministry events.
5
Lyrics/Graphics Operator
Category
Media/Production
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Operate a computer that displays graphic content on the video screens in our Sunday worship services and various ministry events.
Media/Production Lyrics/Graphics Operator Varies No Operate a computer that displays graphic content on the video screens in our Sunday worship services and various ministry events.
5
Middle School Small Group Leader
Category
Middle School
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
Yes
Summary
Build relationships and invest in students by connecting with students both in person and virtually
Middle School Middle School Small Group Leader Weekly Yes Build relationships and invest in students by connecting with students both in person and virtually
5
Hospitality - Middle School
Category
Middle School
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Help on Sunday mornings with setting up coffee for leaders.
Middle School Hospitality - Middle School Varies No Help on Sunday mornings with setting up coffee for leaders.
5
Middle School Event Volunteer
Category
Middle School
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Assist with set up, decorations, serve, and clean up at various events.
Middle School Middle School Event Volunteer Varies No Assist with set up, decorations, serve, and clean up at various events.
5
Middle School Admin Volunteer
Category
Middle School
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Assist with admin needs as they arise especially during DNOW and Mission Trips.
Middle School Middle School Admin Volunteer Varies No Assist with admin needs as they arise especially during DNOW and Mission Trips.
5
Prison Ministry
Category
Missions
Commitment
Varies
Membership
Yes
Summary
Visit and encourage individuals in prison or those who have been recently released along with other ministry partners.
Missions Prison Ministry Varies Yes Visit and encourage individuals in prison or those who have been recently released along with other ministry partners.
5
ESL Classes Substitute Teacher
Category
Missions
Commitment
Varies
Membership
Yes
Summary
Teach English as a second language to internationals in our community.
Missions ESL Classes Substitute Teacher Varies Yes Teach English as a second language to internationals in our community.
5
Disaster Relief
Category
Missions
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Help those in need following a natural disaster with clean up assistance and serving residents
Missions Disaster Relief Varies No Help those in need following a natural disaster with clean up assistance and serving residents
5
Shield-A-Badge (Virtual)
Category
Prayer
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Commit to pray for and write to one or more assigned police officers.
Prayer Shield-A-Badge (Virtual) Varies No Commit to pray for and write to one or more assigned police officers.
5
Prayer Room Intercessors (On Campus & Virtual)
Category
Prayer
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
Yes
Summary
Commit to pray in one of Johnson Ferry’s Prayer Rooms for current and long term needs inside and outside the church.
Prayer Prayer Room Intercessors (On Campus & Virtual) Weekly Yes Commit to pray in one of Johnson Ferry’s Prayer Rooms for current and long term needs inside and outside the church.
5
Power Source (At Home)
Category
Prayer
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Pray for the different aspects of a Johnson Ferry Sunday morning.
Prayer Power Source (At Home) Weekly No Pray for the different aspects of a Johnson Ferry Sunday morning.
5
Special Needs Sunday Buddy
Category
Special Needs
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Be a buddy to an individuals with special needs in the Shine Adult or Student Connect Group
Special Needs Special Needs Sunday Buddy Weekly No Be a buddy to an individuals with special needs in the Shine Adult or Student Connect Group
5
Special Needs Sunday Inclusion Buddy
Category
Special Needs
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Be an inclusion buddy to a individual with special needs in a Preschool/Children's Inclusion Connect Group.
Special Needs Special Needs Sunday Inclusion Buddy Weekly No Be an inclusion buddy to a individual with special needs in a Preschool/Children's Inclusion Connect Group.
5
Special Needs Wednesday Night Buddy
Category
Special Needs
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Be a buddy to an individuals with special needs in our Adult/Teen Discipleship Class
Special Needs Special Needs Wednesday Night Buddy Weekly No Be a buddy to an individuals with special needs in our Adult/Teen Discipleship Class
5
Upward Sports Referees
Category
Sports & Fitness
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Referee Upward Basketball games during the season.
Sports & Fitness Upward Sports Referees Weekly No Referee Upward Basketball games during the season.
5
Upward Soccer Coaches
Category
Sports & Fitness
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Head or assistant coach for Upward Soccer teams.
Sports & Fitness Upward Soccer Coaches Weekly No Head or assistant coach for Upward Soccer teams.
5
Upward Flag Football Coaches
Category
Sports & Fitness
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Head or assistant coach for Upward Flag Football teams.
Sports & Fitness Upward Flag Football Coaches Weekly No Head or assistant coach for Upward Flag Football teams.
5
Crossover Flag Football Coaches (Middle School)
Category
Sports & Fitness
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Head or assistant coach for Crossover Flag Football.
Sports & Fitness Crossover Flag Football Coaches (Middle School) Weekly No Head or assistant coach for Crossover Flag Football.
5
Adult CoEd Kickball Captain
Category
Sports & Fitness
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Coach a cheerleader squad of girls for ages 4 yrs - 8th grade.
Sports & Fitness Adult CoEd Kickball Captain Weekly No Coach a cheerleader squad of girls for ages 4 yrs - 8th grade.
5
Women's Serve Team
Category
Womens
Commitment
Varies
Membership
No
Summary
Living with purpose means connecting the gifts, talents + unique way God has made you with Serve Team roles that allow you to flourish. To get connected, text "ALLIN" to 678-788-7880 or click the link.
Womens Women's Serve Team Varies No Living with purpose means connecting the gifts, talents + unique way God has made you with Serve Team roles that allow you to flourish. To get connected, text "ALLIN" to 678-788-7880 or click the link.
5
Kid's Music Volunteer
Category
Worship & Arts
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Work with children (infant thru 5th grade) in music instruction classes.
Worship & Arts Kid's Music Volunteer Weekly No Work with children (infant thru 5th grade) in music instruction classes.
5
Adult Orchestra
Category
Worship & Arts
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
Play instrument on Sunday morning and various events. Experience required.
Worship & Arts Adult Orchestra Weekly No Play instrument on Sunday morning and various events. Experience required.
5
JF Choir
Category
Worship & Arts
Role
Commitment
Weekly
Membership
No
Summary
The Johnson Ferry Choir is a vibrant, worshiping community desiring to use their abilities to honor God by leading worship primarily in our Traditional service on Sundays along with worship concerts, seasonal presentations, and mission outreach events.
Worship & Arts JF Choir Weekly No The Johnson Ferry Choir is a vibrant, worshiping community desiring to use their abilities to honor God by leading worship primarily in our Traditional service on Sundays along with worship concerts, seasonal presentations, and mission outreach events.