Volunteer Opportunities
Be a part of something BIG. Serving others is one of the best ways to grow in your relationships and put your gifts to use for the good of others. Whether you want to volunteer in and around New Life, on our local community, or around the world, we have exciting ways for you to get involved.Volunteer Roles
Sort or search the table to view the serving roles* at New Life. Find one you're interested in? Select 'Sign-Up to Serve,' enter the role and our team will follow-up with you with next steps.
*Not every role listed needs volunteers right now, but by signing-up, the ministry leader will reach out to you with like opportunities that match your gifts and time commitment and/or mark you as interested when the role becomes available.
| Role | Ministry | Description | Commitment | Responsibilities | Gifts | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Morning Refreshments Coordinator | Sunday Morning | Would you like to help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere on Sunday morning through coordinating refreshments? This role includes coordinating volunteers each week, and recruiting refreshments helpers. The coordinator also helps plan special event Sundays. | No specific day | Make sure kitchen is supplied with coffee/tea/creamers, etc. Recruit volunteers Schedule workers | Hospitality Serving / Ministry | |
| Sunday Morning Refreshments Worker | Sunday Morning | Would you like to help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere on Sunday morning through serving refreshments? This role includes making/serving coffee and refreshments on Sunday mornings. | Sunday (8:00 Arrival / 9:30 Service) | Prepare coffee and snacks serve during coffee time clean up | Hospitality Serving / Ministry | |
| Encouragement Team | Women's Ministry | Do you want to use your gift of encouragment to help New Life women in their times of need? Some examples of the work this team does are: praying for women in need, hosptial visitations, card writing, phone calls, etc. | Wednesday 9:30 AM study 9:15 AM (Arrive) 11:15 AM (Dismiss) | Encourage the women of New Life Visitations, phone calls, card writing Prayer | Encouraging / Exhorting Showing Mercy | Team Orientation Meeting |
| Events Team | Women's Ministry | This team plans and coordinates quarterly women's events to foster spiritual growth, connection and disciple-making, and outreach/service. | Varies | Plan women's events Recruit helpers Ministry Ambassador | Leadership Hospitality Administration | Team Orientation Meeting |
| Event Volunteer | Women's Ministry | Want to help out at our quarterly women's events and get to know other women while serving together? Possible duties include helping to prepare food and/or decor, set-up, clean-up, registration, greeting, and laundring table cloths. | Varies | Assist with event preparations Set-up Clean-up | Serving / Ministry Hospitality | |
| Discussion Leader | Women's Ministry | Do you love having Gospel-centered discussions with other women and have leadership abilities? Then sign up to facilitate small group discussions in various settings (Book groups, Working Women's Group, retreats and events.) | Varies | Facilitate discussions foster community communicate with group members | Encouraging / Exhorting Showing Mercy Leadership | Leadership Training Course QPR Training |
| Bible Study Discussion Leader | Women's Ministry | Do you love studying the Bible and having Gospel-centered discussions with other women? Then we need you to facilitate small group discussions based on weekly Bible reading assignments and help foster community within your group. | Wednesday 9:30 AM study 9:15 AM (Arrive) 11:15 AM (Dismiss) | Facilitate discussions foster community communicate with group members | Encouraging / Exhorting Showing Mercy Leadership | Leadership Training Course QPR Training |
| Bible Study Lecturer | Women's Ministry | Do you love studying the Bible and and have the gift of teaching? Our lectuerers prepare one 30-minute lecture every 4-6 weeks during our Bible study season. The goal of our teaching time is to help the women see Christ in the scriptures and to help the women see how each passage of scripture can be applied to our lives. | Wednesday 9:30 AM study 9:15 AM (Arrive) 11:15 AM (Dismiss) | Prepare 30-minute lecture Prepare outline/handout Deliver lecture on assigned day | Teaching Encouraging / Exhorting Leadership | Leadership Training Course QPR Training Lecturer Mentorship |
| Bible Study Greeter | Women's Ministry | Are you a warm, welcoming person who loves to help create an inviting atmosphere? The please join us as a greeter for our Women's Bible study! | Wednesday 9:30 AM study 9:15 AM (Arrive) 11:15 AM (Dismiss) | Greet attendees Help direct newcomers Pass out handouts | Hospitality Serving / Ministry | |
| Bible Study Refreshments Coordinator | Women's Ministry | Would you like to help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at our women's Bible study through coordinating refreshments? This role includes preparing beverages (coffe & tea) each Wednesday, coordinating volunteers to bring food each week, and recruiting refreshments helpers. The coordinator also helps plan 1-3 brunches throughout the Bible study year. | Wednesday 9:30 AM study 9:15 AM (Arrive) 11:15 AM (Dismiss) | Make coffee & tea Arrange weekly food table Coordinate occaisional brunches | Hospitality Serving / Ministry | |
| Bible Study Childcare Coordinator | Women's Ministry | This person is responsible for recruiting childcare workers, arranging for training for new workers, communicating with the team and with parents as needed, preparing curriculum and materials, and finding substitutes for workers who may call out sick. | Wednesday 9:30 AM study 9:15 AM (Arrive) 11:30 AM (Dismiss) | Manage childcare workers prepare materials communicate with team and parents | Administration Serving / Ministry Leadership | Background check Child Abuse prevention training |
| Bible Study Childcare Worker | Women's Ministry | This person is responsible for offering love and care to our children while their moms are in Bible study. | Wednesday 9:30 AM study 9:15 AM (Arrive) 11:30 AM (Dismiss) | Care for children facilitate play and learning light cleaning | Serving / Ministry Hospitality | Background check Child Abuse prevention training |
| Admin Assistant | Women's Ministry | This role could take on various responsibiliites depending on your gifting and experience. Needs include: communication, technology, administrative support, publicity (social media, graphic design, writing, editing). If you are comfortable with technology and enjoy working behind the scenes, we'd love to have your help! | 1-5 hours a week, depending on availability | Tech support publicity assistance communication support | Administration Serving / Ministry Technology* | Technologically proficient |
| Usher/Greeter | Sunday Morning | Bring your best smile and a warm heart to welcome visitors and first-time guests! | Sunday 8:30 AM (Service) 10:45 AM (Service) | Greet People | Hospitality | |
| Offering Collector | Sunday Morning | Pass offering bags | 8:30 AM (Service) 10:45 AM (Service) | Pass offering bags | Hospitality | |
| Facilities Volunteer | Facilities | Help with Facilities | Any Weekday | Facilities Help | Serving | |
| Facilities Volunteer | Facilities | Help with setting up tables etc | Sundays (setup) | Facilities Help | Serving | |
| Facilities Volunteer | Facilities | Help with breaking down tables etc | Sundays (cleanup) | Facilities Help | Serving | |
| Youth Leaders | Christian Education: Youth | Come make a difference in the next generation as we disciple our Middle School and High Schoolers and point them to Jesus. If you have a heart for youth kids and want to be involved in their lives please contact Pastor John Kong | Wednesday Night "6:30 PM Youth Group" "6:15 PM Arrive" "8:15 PM Depart" | Facilitate Small Group Discussion Lead Activities Crowd Control | Serving / Ministry Teaching Hospitality | Background Check Prevention of Child Abuse Training Member of NLPC |
| Youth Sunday School Teacher | Christian Education: Youth | Come make a difference in the next generation as we disciple our Middle School and High Schoolers and point them to Jesus. If you emjoy teaching and have a heart for the youth, please contact Pastor John Kong | Sunday "9:45 AM Sunday School" "9:35 AM Arrive" "10:15 AM Depart" | Teach Sunday School Prepare Curriculum Crowd Control | Serving / Ministry Teaching Hospitality | Background Check Prevention of Child Abuse Training Member of NLPC |
| Library Volunteers | Library | Do you love to read? Would you enjoy sharing your love of books with others who are like-minded? The New Life Library needs your help! We are looking for volunteers to work a couple Sundays per quarter between services. If interested, please contact John Kong. Thanks! | Sunday "9:30 AM Library Opens" "9:30 AM Arrive" "10:15 AM Depart" | Greet People Help people find books Process Returned Books | Administration Hospitality Serving / Ministry | |
| Librarian | Library | Do you love to read? Would you enjoy sharing your love of books with others who are like-minded? The New Life Library needs your help! We are looking for a librarian to help us manage our library. If interested please contact John Kong. Thanks! | Sunday and occasional weekday "9:30 AM Library Opens" "9:30 AM Arrive" "10:15 AM Depart" | Greet People Help people find books Process Returned Books | Administration Hospitality Serving / Ministry | Member of NLPC |
| Musician | Worship Team | Join us to utilize the musical gift that God has given you! Our goal is, first and foremost, to worship God and then be an example for our God's people to follow. For that reason, our focus goes beyond music; we want to grow as the children of God in faith, Spirit, and truth. If these things sound good to you, please contact p.James for interview and audition! | Thursday & Sunday Thur 7:00 PM Rehearsal Sun 7:00 AM Arrive Sun 12:00 PM Depart | Prepare for rehearsal Come to rehearsal Help lead worship | Humility Music | Be good at music. Fluent in music theory Member of NLPC |
| Sound Engineer | Worship Team | Worship team needs far more than just musicians. We need people who have the ability to hear and adjust audio, so that the musicians sound good together! If this interests you, please sign up to meet with p.James and Brian for an interview! | Thursday & Sunday Thur 7:00 PM Rehearsal Sun 7:00 AM Arrive Sun 12:00 PM Depart | Go through training Run sound during rehearsal Run sound during worship | Humility Tech Savvy Meticulous | Member of NLPC |
| Visual Team | Worship Team | Musicians may play the music and sing the words, but the whole worship experience can be thrown off without a strong visual team! If you are detail oriented and desire to help others worship God, then join our visual team! | Wed, Thurs, & Sunday Wed - prepare Propresenter Thurs 7:00 PM rehearsal Sun Worship (both) | Go through training Produce and share propresenter playlist Oversee propresenter during service | Humility Meticulous Tech savvy | Member of NLPC |
| Live Stream Tech | Worship Team | God has been using our live stream to reach people all over the world! In light of this, it is our desire to produce excellent live stream, so that God's word may be sent far beyond the limist of North County. Join us and help spread the word of God! Training will be provided for everyone who is interested. | Sunday Sun 7:00 AM Set Up Sun 9:45 Video Edit | Go through training Run live stream during worship | Humility Tech Savvy Meticulous | Member of NLPC |
| Live Stream Audio Tech | Worship Team | God has been using our live stream to reach people all over the world! In light of this, it is our desire to produce excellent live stream, so that God's word may be sent far beyond the limist of North County. Join us and help spread the word of God! Training will be provided for everyone who is interested. | Sunday Sun 7:00 AM Set Up Sun 8:30 AM Run audio for live stream | Go through training Run live stream during worship | Humility Music Meticulous | Member of NLPC Have musical background |
| Nursery Teacher (1st/2nd Service) | Kids | Help create a safe a nurturing environment for babies ages 0-2.5 to know God. Teach them about the Bible and support the parents as they attend worship. | Sunday 8:30 AM/10:45AM (Service) 8:00 AM/10:15AM (Arrive) 10:15 AM/12:15PM (Dismiss) | Read bible story Greet parents Play with babies | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class lift babies, get up from the floor background check/member of NL |
| Nursery Adult/Teen Volunteer (1st/2nd Service) | Kids | Help create a safe a nurturing environment for babies ages 0-2.5 to know God. Teach them about the Bible and support the parents as they attend worship. | Sunday 8:30 AM/10:45AM (Service) 8:00 AM/10:15AM (Arrive) 10:15 AM/12:15PM (Dismiss) | Read bible story Greet parents Play with babies | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class lift babies, get up from the floor background check/member of NL |
| Toddler's Church Teacher (1st/2nd Service) | Kids | Help train toddlers ages 2.5-3.5 years to worship God and respond to His love through singing, crafts, reading the Bible and learning about Jesus. | Sunday 8:30 AM/10:45AM (Service) 8:00 AM/10:15AM (Arrive) 10:15 AM/12:15PM (Dismiss) | Greet Toddlers and start class Prep Bible lesson and Activity Clean up and Dismiss Toddlers | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Teaching Interview background check/member of NL |
| Toddler's Church Adult/Teen Volunteer (1st/2nd Service) | Kids | Help train toddlers ages 2.5-3.5 years to worship God and respond to His love through singing, crafts, reading the Bible and learning about Jesus. | Sunday 8:30 AM/10:45AM (Service) 8:00 AM/10:15AM (Arrive) 10:15 AM/12:15PM (Dismiss) | Greet Toddlers and start class Help prep Bible lesson and Activity Clean up and Dismiss Toddlers | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Assist small children to the restroom background check/member of NL |
| Children's Church Teacher (1st/2nd Service) | Kids | Help teach children ages 3.5 years to Kindergarten worship God, and respond to His love through singing, crafts, reading the Bible and learning about Jesus. | Sunday 8:30 AM/10:45AM (Service) 8:00 AM/10:15AM (Arrive) 10:15 AM/12:15PM (Dismiss) | Teach the Bible lesson and lead kids in worship Prepare the lesson materials Clean up and Dismiss Children | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Teaching Interview background check/member of NL |
| Children's Church Adult/Teen Volunteer (1st/2nd Service) | Kids | Help train children ages 3.5 years to Kindergarten worship God, and respond to His love through singing, crafts, reading the Bible and learning about Jesus. | Sunday 8:30 AM/10:45AM (Service) 8:00 AM/10:15AM (Arrive) 10:15 AM/12:15PM (Dismiss) | Check in and Greet Children Help prep classroom and check in station Clean up and Dismiss Children | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Assist children to the restroom background check/member of NL |
| Kids Check-In Volunteer (1st/2nd Service) | Kids | Greet families and check in kids into CCB before entering worship | Sunday 8:30 AM/10:45AM (Service) 8:00 AM/10:15AM (Arrive) 10:15 AM/12:15PM (Dismiss) | Greet and check in kids into CCB Set up computer and label printer Turn off the computer and scanner | Technology Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Assist children to the restroom background check/member of NL |
| Kids Sunday School Teacher | Kids | Teach kids God's Word and point them to Jesus. | Sunday 10:00-10:45am (Class) 9:45am (Arrive) 10:45 AM (Dismiss) | Lead small group discussions and activites Prepare materials and pray for the kids prior to arrival Dismiss Kids and check out | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Teaching Interview background check/member of NL |
| Kids Sunday School Adult/Teen Volunteer | Kids | Assist in teaching kids God's Word and pointing them to Jesus. | Sunday 10:00-10:45am (Class) 9:45am (Arrive) 10:45 AM (Dismiss) | Help lead small group discussions and activites Prepare materials and pray for the kids prior to arrival Dismiss Kids and check out | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Background Check Member of New Life or Attended for 1 year |
| Wednesday Night Kids Small Group Leader | Kids | Help lead small group discussions for ages Kindergarten to 5th grade based on Scripture Memory, Catechism Questions and prayer. | Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm(Program) 6:00pm (Arrive) 8:00pm (Dismiss) | Lead kids in small groups and activities Leaders Prayer Meeting Clean up and Check out kids | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Background check Member of NL or attended for atleast 1 year |
| Wednesday Night Kids Activity Leader | Kids | Help teach or coach kids ages Kindergarten to 5th grade Art, Soccer, basketlball or dance | Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm(Program) 6:00pm (Arrive) 8:00pm (Dismiss) | Lead kids in small groups and activities Leaders Prayer Meeting Clean up and Check out kids | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Background check Member of NL or attended for atleast 1 year |
| Wednesday Night Preschool Adult/Teen Volunteer | Kids | Assist Teacher in leading kids ages 3-5 years in songs, small group activities, crafts and snack | Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm(Program) 6:00pm (Arrive) 8:00pm (Dismiss) | Lead kids in small groups and activities Leaders Prayer Meeting Clean up and Check out kids | Teaching Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Child Abuse Prevention Class Background check Member of NL or attended for atleast 1 year |
| Meal Delivery Volunteer | Entire Congregation | These individuals will prepare and deliver meals to those in the congegation that have a need. | Varied days Evening/Dinner Time Delivery | Sign up online Make/Purchase Meal Delivery of Meal | Mercy Hospitality/Ministry Serving | Transportation out of pocket expense internet access for signing up |
