The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. 1 Corinthians 12:12
Wanting to get involved in the life of Bethany and the community? Looking to build a stronger relationship with God and others? Eager to use your God-given gifts and abilities for His glory? We encourage you to join the greater “body” of Bethany and volunteer!
At Bethany, we want people to serve God and others, but also desire for relationships to be built and lives to be changed though these opportunities. From leading a small group during the week to helping prepare bagels and coffee following the Saturday evening service to serving at Out of the Cold, there is a spot for you to volunteer! Or maybe you have a new idea for a group you would like to start –let us know by contacting the Bethany office at 905-937-5300 or bethany@bethanycc.ca.
Many volunteer opportunities, both within Bethany and our community, are listed below. Click on an area you think might interest you, then check out the opportunities and who to contact! Volunteering will not only change the lives of others, it will change yours in the process!
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
Pastoral Care Ministries
Prayer Ministry
Intercultural Ministry
Group Life Ministry
Missions Ministry
Support & Recovery Ministries
Worship & Arts Ministries
Men’s Ministry
Women’s Ministry
Seniors Ministry
Singles Ministry
Helps Ministry
Sports/Activity Ministries
Welcoming Ministry
Community Opportunities
Are you unsure where you should volunteer? Wondering what your gifts and abilities are? We encourage you to consider taking Ministry Basics - click here for more info on this course.
URGENT!! SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY! Due to the lack of volunteer help, we are turning children away from our Nursery and Preschool Church every Sunday! We want to offer our summer childcare programs to ALL Bethany’s young children, but we need more volunteer help to do so. We invite parents, other adults and students (ages 13+ for Nursery and grade 4+ for Preschool Church) to join us! If interested, contact Jayne Tulloch at 905-937-5300 (x 215) or jaynet@bethanycc.ca.
Interested in helping out in Children's Ministries during the 2010/11 ministry year? We're looking for volunteers to help out in various positions in the Nursery, Rainbow Connection and Pioneer Clubs. There are many options to choose from - Large Group Communicators, Worship Leader, Sound Tech, Small Group Leader, Admin Staff, "Bin Babe", BLAST Leader or Helper! If interested, contact Jayne Duldner at 905-937-5300 (x 218) or jayne@bethanycc.ca or Jayne Tulloch at 905-937-5300 (x 215) or jaynet@bethanycc.ca.
Volunteer Position Title: Volunteers/Helpers for the nursery (must be age 13+)
Position Details: looking for volunteers/helpers to serve the infants/toddlers of Bethany one Sunday a month during the first or second service (9:30 am or 11:10 am). We need help especially for the 11:10 am service!
Contact Person and Process: Jayne Tulloch at jaynet@bethanycc.ca or 905-937-5300 (x 215), please see below for Children's Ministry volunteer screening process.
Volunteer Position Title: Noah's Ark Nursery Behind the Scenes Helpers
Position Details: Volunteers needed to help out with the following: washing toys, doing laundry, housekeeping, tidying up toy shelves, rug cleaning, bulletin boards, writing cards for new parents and babies, publishing a nursery newsletter. If any of these interest you, we would love to hear from you!
Contact Person and Process: Jayne Tulloch at jaynet@bethanycc.ca or 905-937-5300 (x 215), please see below for Children's Ministry volunteer screening process.
C.M. Volunteer Screening Process: All Children's Ministry volunteers are screened in accordance with our Plan to Protect Policy. The screening process includes: completing an application form and a Criminal Records Check Waiver Form (every 3 years if over 15 years of age), providing reference checks, completing an interview with the Director of Children's Ministries and attending a presentation on Child Abuse Prevention.
Click here to check out the Children's Ministry page.
There are currently no Youth Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Youth Ministry page.
There are currently no Young Adults Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Young Adults Ministry page.
Volunteer Position Title: Pastoral Care Visitation Volunteer
Position Details: Those with the gifts of compassion, mercy, and who are willing to give approximately 1 hour every 2 weeks to visit the elderly or sick in their homes, nursing homes or hospital.
Contact Person: Bob Baddeley, Director of Pastoral Care at 905-937-5300 (x 208) or bob@bethanycc.ca. There will be an orientation and training session prior to volunteering.
Volunteer Position Title: Stephen Minister
Position Details: For those with the gifts of compassion, and mercy, and who are committed to 50 hours of training, biweekly peer supervision meetings, and 2 years of service in meeting with care receiver weekly for approximately 1 hour.
Contact Person and Process: Contact Kendra Broadley, Stephen Ministry Coordinator at 905-937-2024 or stephenministry@bethanycc.ca. There will be an application and interview process to determine whether this ministry is a fit. Training takes place twice a year (spring, fall) depending on available volunteers.
Click here to check out the Pastoral Care Ministries page.
There are currently no Prayer Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Prayer Ministry page.
Volunteer Position Title: Host Family for New Canadians
Position Details: Time commitment, job details are available from the contact person (see below). Gifts and abilities include compassion, encourager, and hospitality.
Contact Person and Process: Contact Josefina Perez, Host Program Coordinator, Folk Arts Council and Multicultural Centre 905-685-6589 (x 228) for an application.
Volunteer Position Title: Youth Host for New Canadians
Position Details: Time commitment, job details are available from the contact person (see below). Gifts and abilities include compassion, encourager, and hospitality.
Contact Person and Process: Contact Melenie Bural at Youth Host Program, Folks Arts Council and Multicultural Centre at 905-685-6589 (x 243) or melenie_h@yahoo.com.
Click here to check out the Multicultural Ministry page.
SMALL GROUP SERVICE OPPORTUNITY! Is your small group looking for a way to give back to the community? The St. Catharines Out of the Cold program is looking for volunteers. What is Out of the Cold? Host churches, in partnership with community groups, provide a hot meal, companionship and overnight shelter to those in need. Doors open at 6 pm every night (Bethany works in connection with Queen Street Baptist on Saturday nights) from Nov 1 to Mar 31. An average of 100 people are served each night. Your group can help on Saturday nights in the following ways:
1.Kitchen crew/help on floor (servers)/set-up & clean up dining area: Shift is from 5-11 pm
2.Overnight Shift: 11 pm-6 am
3.Donate food - desserts, snacks
For more info or to volunteer, contact John & Carol Gregor (Bethany attenders) at johngregor1@hotmail.com or 905-935-8522.
HELP NEEDED AT THE GROUP LIFE KIOSK: God wants us to be in community with others. At Bethany, we want everyone to feel connected, but we can't do it without your help! Mike Hotson (Director of Group Life & Welcoming Ministries) is looking for some assistance at the Group Life kiosk. Small groups or individuals who would like to serve at the kiosk on weekends to help promote Group Life at Bethany are asked to contact Mike at mike@bethanycc.ca or 905-937-5300 (x 217).
Volunteer Position Title: Small Group Leader
Position Details: A small group consists of 3-12 people who meet at least once a month and has a designated leader who facilitates an environment for care, genuine relationships, and intentionally helps people take the nect step in their spiritual journey. A small group leader is...
- someone who helps group members discover insights that lead to life change.
- a model of a growing disciple of Christ.
- someone who makes sure group meetings occur.
- someone who ensures a safe and healthy group environment.
- someone who points others to God.
- a leader-maker/delegator.
Contact Person & Process: Mike Hotson, Director of Group Life & Welcoming Ministries at 905-937-5300 x 217 or mike@bethanycc.ca. There is an application and training process.
Volunteer Position Title: Coach
Position Details: A coach comes alongside a small group leader to help them reach their potential, to encourage and support them, and to challenge them to risk and take steps of faith. Coaches care for, listen to, encourage, support and are an example to leaders. The key and the emphasis is relationship.
Contact Person & Process: Mike Hotson, Director of Group Life & Welcoming Ministries at 905-937-5300 x 217 or mike@bethanycc.ca. There is an application and training process.
The Bethany Missions Committee as a caring community seeks to challenge, equip, send and support short- and long-term cross-cultural missionaries to a hurting world.
If God is leading you to be a missionary, there are many opportunities on short-term teams that go annually to various parts of Canada, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and other countries. These teams perform construction, children’s ministry, medical clinics and give Christian encouragement. You can investigate opportunities by going to Upcoming Mission Trips and contacting the team leaders or Clark Hannah clark@bethanycc.ca.
If God is leading you to the long-term mission field, please start by reading our Missions Policy and by contacting Pastor Larry Shantz, Clark Hannah or a member of the missions committee.
Support & Recovery Ministries
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LOOKING FOR BAKERS: Life Hurts God Heals (LHGH) staff is looking for people to bake on a rotating basis for the program that takes place every Monday evening, Sep 27 to Dec 13 (except Thanksgiving – Mon Oct 11) from 7-9 pm. Refreshments will go a long way in helping us create a relaxing and welcoming environment for students, which is key to the success of the program. Bakers would be responsible for baking approx. once a month. If interested, please contact Phil Kaethler (Director of Support & Recovery) at 905-937-5300 (x 210) or phil@bethanycc.ca.
Click here to check out the Support & Recovery Ministries page.
Worship & Arts Ministries
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Volunteer Position Title: Camera Operator
Position Details: The video ministry is look for volunteers to operate our video cameras to record the first service on Sunday mornings. This video feed is then used to display the service on the website as well as DVD’s. No experience is required as training is provided.
Contact and Process: To learn more about this position contact Matt Brownlow at matt@bethanycc.ca or 905-937-5300 (x229).
Volunteer Position Title: Video Graphics Operator
Position Details: The video ministry is looking for volunteers to operate it’s video graphics program during the first service on Sunday mornings. This person would be in charge of making sure that the right lyrics for the songs are on the screen during worship, as well as PowerPoint slides during the message (this person would not be in charge of what is displayed on the screen in the auditorium). No experience is required as training is provided.
Contact and Process: To learn more about this position contact Matt Brownlow at matt@bethanycc.ca or 905-937-5300 (x229)
Click here to check out the Worship & Arts Ministries page.
There are currently no Men's Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Men's Ministry page.
There are currently no Women's Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Women's Ministry page.
There are currently no Seniors' Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Seniors' Ministry page.
There are currently no Singles Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Singles Ministry page.
Volunteer Position Title: Cafe Host
Position Details: Do you have the gift of hospitality? We need individuals or couples to serve in both the Sunday Coffee Time Ministry and the Saturday Night Coffee/Bagel Ministry. These ministries are used and appreciated by many people. Individuals or couples will serve about once every six to eight weeks.
Contact Person: If you would like to serve in either of these ministries, please contact Clark Hannah at 905-937-5300 x 213 or at clark@bethanycc.ca.
Sports/Activities Ministry
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There are currently no Sports/Activities Ministry volunteer opportunities. Click here to check out the Sports/Activities Ministry page.
The mission of the welcoming ministry is to ensure that every person who visits a weekend worship service is made welcome and experiences a safe and non-threatening atmosphere. Jesus said, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Remember a stranger is a friend you haven’t yet met.
This is the chief mission of Greeters, Hosts and Ushers as well as those who serve at the Welcome Centre and Guest Connection.
Volunteer Position Title: Greeter
Position Details: Greeters are at the entrance doors to the foyer to greet everyone with a warm and friendly smile and to try to anticipate the needs of those who may require assistance entering the building.
Volunteer Position Title: Host
Position Details: Hosts are stationed in the foyer at points where they can view those entering. They try to read body language to determine who may be a visitor or new to the church. They are familiar with the various services, ministries and programs of the church and are available to answer questions. They assist people to locate the Nursery, Rainbow Connection registration and other amenities; converse with visitors in a sensitive manner; seek to obtain as much information as possible about new people without invading anonymity and invite new people and visitors to the coffee and refreshment time after the service.
Volunteer Position Title: Usher
Position Details: Ushers welcome each person who enters the auditorium with respect and with a friendly greeting. They ensure that each person is handed a bulletin; guide those who wish to the seats available; distribute bibles, worship guides and other materials and assist in receiving tithes and offerings.
Volunteer Position Title: Welcome Centre Volunteer
Position Details: Welcome Centre volunteers network with the Emergency Response team members, and the hosts, ushers and greeters. They inform people of the services, ministries and programs of the church; greet everyone with a warm and friendly smile; seek to anticipate hazardous situations or situations where assistance is needed by people with handicaps and take appropriate action. They refer new attendees and visitors to Guest Connection or provide guest packets; obtain information about new people, without invading their need to be anonymous, and record the information. They invite new people and visitors to the coffee and refreshment time after the service and they assist people to find ministry kiosks or other information.
Volunteer Position Title: Guest Connection Volunteer
Position Details: Guest Connection volunteers recommend appropriate ministries and areas of connection to visitors and provide newcomers with contact information for coordinators of those ministries. They are familiar with all the appropriate services, ministries and programs of the church. They provide guest packets and obtain information about new people without invading their need to be anonymous
Volunteer Position Title: Parking Lot Attendant
Position Details: The Parking Lot Attendant is the first person the Bethany attender or guest sees on Sunday mornings. They safely and effectively direct traffic to ensure the safety of everyone in the parking lot. They are also there to assist people in getting from their cars and into the building.
Contact: If you are interested in any of the above Welcoming Ministry volunteer opportunities, please contact Mike Hotson, Director of Welcoming Ministry, at 905-937-5300 x 217 or mike@bethanycc.ca.
Volunteer Position Title: Various opportunities including driving AIDS/HIV clients to doctors’ appointments. A full list of volunteer opportunities is available from the contact person.
Position Details: Time commitment, job details are available from the contact person (see below). Gifts and abilities include compassion, empathy and patience.
Contact and Process: Contact Jody Yurchuk, Support Worker, AIDS Niagara at 905-984-8684 or 1-800-773-9843 (x 14) or jody@aidsniagara.com.
Volunteer Position Title: Southridge Shelter – opportunities include serving meals and mentoring. A full list of volunteer opportunities is available from the contact person.
Position Details: Time commitment, job details are available from the contact person (see below). Gifts and abilities include compassion, encourager, and hospitality.
Contact and Process: Chris Fowler at 905-682-9901
