Volunteer with Us

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.

A couple of our Welcome Team volunteers make and serve fresh coffee in the commons on a Sunday
An usher passes the offering basket through the congregation during one of our Sunday services.

Why Volunteer at Common Flame?

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:

  • Make a Positive Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that benefit the community.
  • Build Community: Forge lasting relationships with like-minded individuals who share your generosity and compassion.
  • Grow Spiritually: Deepen your understanding of our principles and values as you engage in service to our church and the larger community.
  • Fulfill Your Values: Align your actions with your personal beliefs and help create a more equitable and inclusive world.

There are a lot of ways to volunteer at Common Flame. If you are interested in volunteering, complete our Volunteer Interest Form and we’ll help you get started.

To discuss volunteer opportunities in detail, contact Emily Bonadore, Membership Coordinator and she’ll help you find something that calls to you.

VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Opportunities

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 Common Flame. Will you join the team?

Hosts – make coffee, setup the refreshment area, clean up after and connect with people during the coffee hour after services 

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.  

WELCOME TEAM SIGN UP

Faith Exploration

Help nurture the spiritual growth of our youth and families by volunteering in our Faith Exploration program. Contact Laura Lizut, 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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COUNCIL INFORMATION

Questions?

If you have questions or want a more detailed conversation to understand where your skills and interests might fit in at Common Flame, please contact Emily Bonadore, our Membership Coordinator, to express your interest and discuss your preferences.