Serving Opportunities

Being the hands and feet of Jesus requires action and Calvary provides many opportunities to do just that.

Below you’ll find opportunities all through Calvary Golden Valley where you can plug-in to volunteer or share your abundance. We’re so thankful to partner with you!

Serving Immediate Needs

Turkey & Syria Relief

Our hearts have been broken by the suffering in Turkey and Syria. If yours is too and you’d like to help, here’s how: (donations now being accepted through March 5, drop-off in labeled bins at both campuses):

All monetary donations will be given to Feed My Starving Children who are providing food in the affected areas
New or gently used blankets or sleeping bags
Tents
Hand and feet warmers
Jackets, gloves and hats
OTC medications – flu, cold and painkillers

Adult Small Group Leader

Facilitating group discussion to build authentic community and spiritual growth.

Organize and lead group discussions stemming around the sermon topics.
Support group members in their faith journeys.
Work with group members to find serving opportunities

Contact Dan Thorson for more information.

Facilities • Building

Help keep our Church safe, clean and comfortable!

Housekeeping
Event Set-up
Many opportunities dependent on skill, let us know what you can offer!

Contact Matt Bromander for additional information.

Facilities • Grounds

We never get a second chance to make a first impression, help us maintain and create a beautiful exterior!

Fall and Spring Cleanup
Planting and mulching
Many opportunities dependent on skill, let us know what you can offer!

Contact Matt Bromander for additional information.

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Caring & Health

Telecare Ministry

Telecare Ministry Volunteer

1. Provide caring, spiritual support and companionship through telephone visits.
2. Build an ongoing, supportive relationship.
3. Exercise and enhance your listening skills.

Contact Cindy Engelkes for more information.

Care Card Creator

Create and assemble greeting cards.

Provide encouragement and support for birthdays, illness, and bereavement.
Work with a team.
All materials are provided.

Contact Cindy Engelkes for more information.

Prayer & Baptismal Shawl Knitter

Knit or crochet prayer and/or baptismal shawls.

Provide encouragement, comfort and support for illness and loss and celebrating baptisims.
Work at home on your own schedule.
Instructions and materials will be provided.

Contact Cindy Engelkes for more information.

Prayer Chain

Lift requests up in prayer in the comfort of your own home.

Prayer requests provided to Calvary will be disseminated to prayer chain via email.
Pray over the prayers at a convenient time and in a space where you feel comfortable.
Maintain confidentiality.

Contact Cindy Engelkes for more information.

Prayer Team

Join our prayer team to offer personal prayer to those who attend worship. Our prayer team is available at all worship services at the front of either the Sanctuary or Chapel. For more information, contact Dan Thorson.

Visitation Buddy

Be a buddy for someone experiencing life challenges or transitions.

Provide caring, spiritual support and companionship through telephone or in-person visits.
Build an ongoing, supportive relationship.
Exercise and enhance your listening skills.

For more information, contact Cindy Engelkes

Guest Experience

Greeters & Ushers

Greet, welcome and engage with guests as they enter our spaces.
Assist with needs throughout guest’s Calvary experience.
Be a positive influencer.

Contact Dagny LeMunyon for more information or sign-up here.

Information Attendant

Help navigate people’s needs and assist with providing information about Calvary at the Information Center.

Be the front line of hospitality as people step into Calvary Church.
Answer questions and provide directions when needed.
Assist with security and emergency responses when needed.

Contact Lisa Reesnes for more information.

Mission & Outreach

Mexico Mission Trip - June 2023

Have you ever wondered what God is doing around the world? Are you looking for a mission trip experience for your whole family? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, consider the upcoming trip to Mazahua Valley Ministries in Mexico, June 10-17. Contact Dawn with questions.

Ongoing - Community Emergency Services (CES)

Community Emergency Services (CES)
Serve with our CES partner who is a crisis relief and empowerment community outreach that extends God’s love to those in the inner city of South and North Minneapolis.

For groups: Prepare and deliver individualized, non-perishable groceries for clients based on their food preferences. Home delivery volunteers meet CES staff at an apartment complex and deliver the groceries to each homebound client.

For individuals: Same as serving as a group or as an SOS Ambassador

(Supporting our Seniors). Volunteers make monthly phone calls with Home Delivery recipients prior to packing and delivering their groceries based on individual preferences.

TeleCare Volunteers: Through weekly conversations with Meals on Wheels clients, volunteers share information about CES programs, provide resources, and ensure clients have what they need.

Contact Dawn Dresser for more information.

Ongoing - Global Health Ministries

Global Health Ministries

Come serve with one of our global mission partner by helping sort and pack medical equipment and supplies for the most vulnerable people in the world.

For groups: Help sort donated items and pack up medical supply kits to be sent to hospitals around the world.

For individuals: Same as serving as a group or volunteer to help in their local office.

In-home: Cut sheets apart and roll to serve as rolled bandages for medical kits.

Contact Dawn Dresser for more information.

Ongoing - PRISM

PRISM

Healthy food. Proper clothing. Housing stability. This is the ongoing story of PRISM and why we are proud to partner with them.

For groups: Help sort and deliver food from our food drive. Additional help could be in their Thrift Store; sorting and shelving items.

For Individuals – Work the reception desk or help with any of the tasks listed for groups.

Contact Dawn Dresser for more information

Calvary Kids (Pre K – Grade 5)

Guest Experience

Serve others by assisting with greeting, check-in and helping families nagivate the building space.

Help make a smooth transition into the Sunday morning experience.
Create a welcoming space and help kids and parents know what to expect as they spend their time with us.
Always stay positive and helpful.

For more information, contact Sue Mork.

Small Group Leader

Walk alongside Pre-K and Elementary school students by investing in their lives and their faith journey.

Cultivate a fun, welcoming and engaging small group experience.
Engage fully in all activities and encourage students to participate.
Build a relationship during the school year that has the opportunity to last for years to come.

For more information, contact Sue Mork.

Calvary YTH (Grades 6-12)

Guest Experience

Serve others by assisting with greeting, check-in and helping families nagivate the building space.

Help make a smooth transition into the Sunday morning experience.
Create a welcoming space and help students and parents know what to expect as they spend their time with us.

For more information, contact Keith Richardson (Grades 6-8) or Katelyn Mapes. (Grades 9-12)

Small Group Leader

Walk alongside High School students by investing in their lives and their faith journey.

Cultivate a fun, welcoming and engaging small group experience.
Engage fully in all activities and encourage students to participate.
Build a relationship during the school year that has the opportunity to last for years to come.

For more information, contact Keith Richardson (Grades 6-8) or Katelyn Mapes. (Grades 9-12)

Lenten Mentoring

Mentor YTH students (grades 6-12) during the Lent season.

Build a relationship during this season that has opportunity to last for years to come.
Fully engage in the Lent service every week with your mentee. Sit with, worship with, and learn with them.
Be available to talk about life, Jesus, wins, struggles, and just about anything with your mentee.

For more information, contact Keith Richardson (Grades 6-8) or Katelyn Mapes. (Grades 9-12)

Worship & Tech

Booth Volunteer

Everything that happens during our worship experiences starts in “The Booth.” Booth Volunteers work closely with our Production Team Lead and Producers to cue lights, screens, video, and more.

Must be 16 yrs old with drivers license.
Must have attention to detail.
Must be a team player.

For more information, contact Josh Hoaby.

Camera Operator

Canera Operator

Serving as the lens in which people outside of Calvary experience worship on a weekly basis. Camera Operators have the opportunity to work with both stationary camera’s as well as moving cameras to bring the worship experience to life.

Must be 16 yrs old with drivers license.
Must have a love for music.
Must be a team player.

For more information, contact Josh Hoaby.

Online Host

Play the important role of greeting attenders in the chat, answering questions, sharing helpful links and resources, and praying for people through one-on-one prayer.

Hosts welcome each new guest into the chat area through Church Online or Facebook platforms.
Spark discussion through icebreaker questions, recapping key points from the message, or asking follow-up questions.
Pray with people in a private chat and support them through encouraging words.

For more information, contact Jason Beaver.

Worship Team (Singer/Musician)

As Calvary’s Worship Team, our goal is to use music as a way to lead people closer to Jesus. Our teams look different depending on the Worship Experience but the goal remains the same. Worship Team can be a great way to use your musical talent to help us “lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.”

Must be 16 yrs old with drivers license.
Must compete auditon w/Worship Director and Worship Team Members.
Must be a team player.

For more information, contact Josh Hoaby.