Provide connection, support, and safety for children: Sundays, Weekly – Monthly

• Good for people who are… warm, welcoming, good listeners, able to follow lesson plans provided by the Director of Religious Education
• We have opportunities working specifically with babies and toddlers as a nursery substitute, with school aged youth as a religious education teacher or substitute, and with our older youth as a youth group advisor
• Contact dre@uucvan.org with questions or let us know you are interested by filling out this form.

Welcome, answer questions, and help guide visitors: Sundays, Weekly – Monthly

• Good for people who are… social, eager to help, able to follow directions
• We have positions for ushers and greeters. One-on-one training will be provided.
• As an Usher, you have the “best seat in the house” when you greet people with a friendly “Good morning” as they enter the sanctuary. During the service, you handle the baskets for our offering and monitor the entry. If you like to connect with people in a structured setting and get satisfaction in helping the worship service run smoothly, we’d love to have you join our team.
• As a Greeter, you offer hospitality to all who come to UUCV on Sunday morning, giving special attention to providing a warm welcome to visitors and newcomers. Greeters offer information about our church and orient people to our space (coat closet, bathrooms, nursery, etc.).
• If you’re ready to sign up, pick your shift here. Questions? Email membership@uucvan.org.

• Good for people who…. can follow directions, are social, enjoy creating community
• If you have questions about what coffee making looks like, email coffee@uucvan.org.
• If you’re ready to sign up, pick your shift here. First time helpers pick a trainee slot so you have support for your first shift.

With the help of our AV Coordinator, run the livestream or audio during worship: Sundays, Weekly – Monthly

• Good for people who…. are comfortable with ipads or computers, can follow a script, enjoy creating something with a group
• For more details and to set up a training, email avcoordinator@uucvan.org.

Help with minor maintenance projects in our buildings: Thursdays, Weekly

• Good for people who are… task-oriented, handy, comfortable with tools and equipment
• Email facilities@uucvan.org for more information.

Help maintain our lawn or garden: Weekly during the growing season and as needed

• Good for people who… love to see their projects completed, enjoy being outside
• Possible projects include helping mow the lawn (training provided), raking leaves, or adopting a garden – you pick a section of our garden and spend time there each week to weed and trim.
• Email facilities@uucvan.org for more information.

Provide connection, support, and safety for children: Sundays, Weekly – Monthly

• Good for people who… are looking for one-time projects, know how to host a party and/or how to recruit helpers, remember how busy families can be
• This could include helping coordinate the logistics of an event, outreach to the congregation to promote the event, and volunteering during the event.  If you want to be part of the plans for the whole year, ask the DRE about joining the RE Committee.
• Contact dre@uucvan.org with questions or ideas.

Provide a warm meal to congregants who need support after major life events: as needed

• Good for people who… love to cook, enjoy small projects that fit into their schedule, are willing to deliver food on their chosen day, enjoy knowing their food helps heal people after surgery or other challenges in life
• Contact minister@uucvan.org to be added to the list.

Provide oversight to the financial operations of the church: monthly

• Good for people who… are not scared of numbers, can translate finances for people who are scared of numbers, can support healthy routines and functions in accounting
• This could include joining the finance committee that meets monthly or it could be counting the funds with a partner before they are taken to the bank.
• Contact govboard@uucvan.org to discuss your interest.

Staff the shed on Sunday mornings or sort and deliver materials for reuse, upcycling or recycling: weekly, monthly

• Good for people who... love tangible projects, enjoy supporting others on their reuse and recycling path, need a flexible volunteering schedule
• Email beyondcurbside@uucvan.org to learn more.