You Can Make a Difference
There are many opportunities to share your gifts at Central.
You can teach Sunday School. You can help with the children and youth programs. You can volunteer at one of our events. You can help our families in difficult circumstances. You can be a greeter online or in in-church. You can help the flower guild. You can lend your creative skills to our web-site or our brochures. You can serve on committees. You can help maintain our facility or you can help us reach out through our missions and make a difference in our community and our world.
You can make a difference in so many ways!
Family Ministry
Sunday Morning
With enough volunteers, we can ensure that volunteers need not commit to more than one Sunday per month.
- Nursery (infants to 2 years old)
- Teachers and helpers (classes for age 3 to grade 5)
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School typically runs for one week each summer.
- Group leaders (supervising a group of children)
- Decorating/take down
- Registration
- Station Leaders (running an activity)
Christmas Pageant
- Make costumes
- Build sets
- Help with rehearsals
- Assist youngest children
Special Events
Throughout the year, our family minstry plans special events. Events include Christmas Season and Easter Breakfasts.
- Help set up and take down
- Food planning, purchase and preparation
- Serving
- Assist with games/activities
Youth Ministry
Our highschool (Senior) youth meet on Friday nights, while our middle school (Junior) youth meet on Thursday nights. During the year, special events are also planned.
- Supervise young people
- Food preparation
- Drivers for offsite events
- Teaching/discipleship
- Cleaning/Maintenance
- Social Media/Communications
- Update website information
- Supervision for overnight events (eg. Camping, sleepovers at the church)
Hospitality
Greeters
With enough volunteers, we can ensure that volunteers need not commit to more than 4-6 Sunday mornings per year.
- Ensure everyone receives a warm welcome as they arrive for Sunday morning worship
- Assist newcomers: answer questions, provide directions, help with seating
- Hand out bulletins
Coffee Time
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Make Coffee/Tea, set out food, cold drinks, food etc.
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Cut/serve cake when we have cake
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Serve coffee/tea/cold drinks and welcome people
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Clean up kitchen
Hymn Sing Cafe
We host 6 Hymn Sing Cafes per year on Wednesday afternoons.
- Set up dessert table
- Make and serve coffee/tea
- Greet people as they arrive
Newcomer Buddies
Get to know a newcomer(s) and help them learn about Central, invite them to coffee, introduce them to others.
Lunches and Receptions
- Help plan, shop for and prepare food
- Serve food
- Set up and clean up hall
Fellowship & Spiritual Care
Crisis Response
- Make meals
- Help with child care
- Do errands
- Provide housekeeping support
Caring for Others
- Hospital Visitors (CMH Visiting Course required)
- Visit Homebound
- Telephone Ministry to Homebound
- Deliver gift bags to homebound on special occasions (eg. Christmas, Easter etc.)
- Pastoral Visitors (keep in touch periodically with a group of 8-10 people in the congregation by phone, email or in person)
- Drive someone to church
- Prayer Ministry
Fellowship Activities
- Help plan and organize fellowship activities such as Coffee Morning, Games Night, Men’s Breakfast, etc.
Spiritual Care
- Start a small group
- Lead a Bible Study
- Do a workshop on “How to Lead a small group or a Bible Study”
Online Ministries
Website Maintenance
Join our team of volunteers and make a difference by helping administer our WordPress website! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or eager to learn, this volunteer opportunity at Central Presbyterian Church Cambridge is perfect for those with a passion for website administration. Your skills and dedication will play a crucial role in enhancing our online presence and connecting with our community in meaningful ways. Let your creativity shine and contribute to our mission of spreading faith, unity, and love. Embrace the power of technology and join us in shaping the digital landscape of our faith community.
Social Media
Looking to connect with our faith community in a digital world?
If you have a passion for social media and want to help spread love, unity, and faith, we’d love your expertise on our platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Your creativity and dedication can make a meaningful impact in reaching out and sharing our message of hope and community at Central Presbyterian Church Cambridge. Join us in connecting hearts and minds through the power of social media!
Livestream & Podcasts
Each Sunday morning, we livestream our service. We need volunteers to:
- Configure YouTube broadcast
- Operate livestream equipment during the service
- Post broadcast editing
- Sound editing and publishing Aubrey’s sermons to a podcast
Communication
Sound Technician
Are you a tech-savvy music enthusiast looking to make a difference in our vibrant community? Join us as a volunteer sound technician for our Tuesday Night Praise Team practice and Sunday service. Elevate our worship experience with your passion for sound and dedication to serving others. Make an impact behind the scenes and be a vital part of our worship services at Central Presbyterian Church Cambridge. Join us in spreading harmony, one note at a time!
Print Media - Graphic Design
Are you skilled in graphic design and have a passion for creating impactful posters and brochures? Central Presbyterian Church Cambridge is in need of volunteers like you to lend your creative talents to help spread our message of faith and community. Join us in crafting visually appealing materials to connect with our congregation and beyond. Make a difference through your artistic skills and be a part of our mission to inspire and uplift others. Your creativity can truly make a difference!
Photography
Capture the heartwarming moments and special memories of our church community by becoming a volunteer photographer at Central Presbyterian Church Cambridge. Your creative eye and talent behind the lens will help us tell our story and showcase the love and unity within our faith community. Join us in spreading joy, hope, and inspiration through the power of photography – together, we can make a difference.
We need volunteer photographers to provide material for our website, social media and print media.
Telling Our Story
Embark on a journey of celebration and joy as we share captivating stories of special events that bring our community together in love and unity. From festive Christmas breakfasts to heartwarming Easter gatherings, be a part of the cherished moments that define our faith community at Central Presbyterian Church Cambridge. Join us as we create unforgettable memories and strengthen our bonds through shared experiences that resonate with the essence of our slogan, “A Faith Community.
We need volunteers to write stories for our website, social media and print media.
Want more Information?
Contact us at volunteer@cpcmail.ca
