Volunteer with Us
Volunteering is at the heart of our mission to create a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world. We invite you to join us in making a difference through volunteer opportunities that align with our values and principles.
Why Volunteer at JUC?
Volunteering is an essential part of our Unitarian Universalist identity. It’s a way to put our values into action and build connections within our community. When you volunteer with us, you:
There are a lot of ways to volunteer at JUC. If you are interested in volunteering, complete our Volunteer Interest Form and we’ll help you get started right away. To discuss volunteer opportunities in detail, contact Emily Bonadore, Membership Coordinator and she’ll help you find something that calls to you.
Volunteer Opportunities
JUC offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities to suit various interests and time commitments. Whether you’re looking for a one-time project or an ongoing commitment, there’s a place for you in our volunteer community. Some of the areas where you can get involved include:
Welcome Team
Extend warm hospitality to visitors and newcomers, ensuring everyone feels welcome. Helping to make sure services run smoothly is a great way to meet people and learn about what goes on behind the scenes on Sundays.
It takes a village to make Sunday Worship Services run smoothly at JUC. Will you join the team?
- Greeters – Greet people as they enter, help them find anything they may need including children’s classroom, and guide them to sign the visitor sign-in if they are new.
- Ushers – Greet those going into sanctuary, pass the offering bowl during ceremony, count and sign for money after service.
- Hosts – make coffee, setup the refreshment area, clean up after and connect with people during the coffee hour after services
Faith Exploration/Family Ministry Team
Help nurture the spiritual growth of our youth and families by volunteering in our Faith Exploration or Family Ministry programs. Contact Sarah Billerbeck, Director of Faith Exploration, to find your best fit.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Faith Exploration Teachers – Lead or assist in FE classes and activities
- Family Ministry Team – Help plan and lead FMT groups and events such as We are Parents, The Moms and Dads Groups, Halloween, Self-care Saturday for Moms etc.
Meal Ministry Team
Breaking bread together fosters community. To help nourish the bodies of our members, contact Emily Bonadore, Membership Coordinator.
- Cooks – Help provide meals during church events or classes
- Planners – Help create the ideas and organize the meals as needed
- Cleanup/Setup – Arrive to help clean up or setup before and after events that had food
Social Justice Council
Join efforts to address issues like racial justice, climate action, housing, immigration, and more.
Questions?
If you have questions or want a more detailed conversation to understand where your skills and interests might fit at JUC, please contact Emily Bonodore, our Membership Coordinator at emily@jeffersonunitarian.org, to express your interest and discuss your preferences.