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How To Become A Team Elevate Volunteer:

The Application Process 

1. Express Interest 

You may have an interest, but are unsure as to where you can help. Some of the most unlikely people make the greatest youth leaders, so take the next step as you prayerfully consider this ministry.

2. Initial Contact By Church Staff 

This is an opportunity for us to briefly get to know each other and for us to hear your desire to be involved in student’s lives. We will give you a general overview of the ministry and arrange for you to visit and observe our programs. 

3. Receive Youth Ministry Material 

Download the Team Elevate Volunteer Training Manual

This packet gives you the basic information about different areas in our student ministry, including a list of programs, meeting times and places, and the philosophy behind the programs. 

4. Observe Programs 

You are encouraged to observe our programs. This is an important opportunity to get a feel for the ministry without having expectations or responsibilities placed on you. You will have a chance to meet students, other volunteers, and write questions and thoughts for an upcoming meeting. Observing can often be overwhelming or uncomfortable (students don’t typically go out of their way to make you feel welcome. . .until you get to know them). This is a natural feeling and we encourage you to continue observing.

5. Prayerfully Consider Your Commitment 

We want you to pray and think through this commitment as well as seek counsel of family and / or friends about your commitment.

Download a Commitment Form to see what we ask our volunteers to commit to.

6. Complete Application Packet 

Download the Application Packet

This application packet was developed with care in order to obtain appropriate information to be used in the selection process. Two references need to be completed. You can choose a 1) pastor, 2) close friend, and / or 3) an employer within the past year.  Please include at least two of these choices.  In other words, we would prefer to have a reference from your pastor and a friend or employer, instead of just two references from your friends.

7. Interview with Staff 

This is an opportunity for you to share thoughts from your observations, describe your spiritual journey, and discuss in more detail your gifts and desires for working in youth ministry.  

Based on your “FRAME” (spiritual gifts / skills / talents) and time availability, we will discuss a more specific job description. We will discuss the specific area of ministry that best suits you.

9. Sign Commitment Sheet 

Once you’ve decided you want to make a commitment, you’ll sign a commitment contract that lays out agreements and expectations for ministry. We will also make sure all of your application material has been received.  The commitments are for one school year; this is to ensure that we do not have revolving door volunteers and leaders.

10. Begin Ministry 

This date will vary depending on your involvement and desire.

11. Participate in Check-up Meeting 

After a specified amount of time, you will meet with Pastors Shawn and Deanna to evaluate your feelings and perceptions of your involvement.  Throughout the year we will continue to evaluate your ministry involvement in order to adjust your role to better fit your style, personality, and strengths.