Volunteer Opportunities

UALC offers projects for small groups and individuals.

Transform Lives and Volunteer with Family, Youth and Children’s Ministries

God is at work here and there are many amazing ways to contribute! The ministries serving children and youth have some specific volunteer roles for you to consider. Many talents needed to work directly with kids of all ages or behind the scenes. We’ll help you find the right fit for your talents and availability. Fill out an online application here, which includes descriptions of volunteer opportunities. Questions? Contact David White, dwhite@ualc.org, 614-451-3736, ext 4691.

A Season for Giving

It might seem early to be thinking about Christmas, but many UALC mission partners are hard at work planning for needed services during the holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at the Connect Centers at Lytham Road and Mill Run. Details at ualc.org/seasongiving.

Clothes Closet

“Folding Clothes to the Glory of God to people in need everywhere!” What we take? Gently used, clean clothes, coats, shoes, accessories, and linens. Donate items or volunteer to sort clothes. Contact Cathy Shaw, ceshaw59@gmail.com.

LSS Food Pantry

Serve persons in need by assisting them with gathering food and hygiene items along with fresh produce and meat items. Monday, Dec. 17, 11:30 am-2:30 pm. 1430 South Champion Ave. Contact Tom Andres. Find his contact online at myualc.ccbchurch.com or by calling the front desk, 614-451-3736.

Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries Opportunities

Family ESL Program Volunteer

Choose when and how often you serve based on your schedule! Tuesday/Thursday Evenings at Mill Run. Orientations available in January and February.

Snack Angels

Provide a light meal once or monthly for the hungry children who attend our Family ESL Program.

Office Support

Help us with administrative duties during regular business hours.

Find details at ualc.org/service. Contact Kathleen Turvy, kturvy@son-ministries.org.

International Fellowship Volunteers

Trained IFI Volunteers are needed to host international students for Christmas. Find details and register at ualc.org/ifi. Contact Jerry Cale, jerry66.cable@gmail.com.

Community Outreach

Bed Brigade

Help build simple beds for families in need. Volunteers needed for building and delivering beds, gathering mattresses, interacting and praying with the families. Contact Dale Cory, dcory2015@wowway.com.

Serve at Church

Encountering God Through Music-Making and Fellowship 

We are a group of musicians who seek to lead the Mill Run Sanctuary congregation each week to worship God and to encounter Him in a powerful yet personal way. If you are an instrumentalist, a vocalist, or musician who’s interested in music ministry, please come join us! Rehearsals on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm at Mill Run. Contact Shine Wu, swu@ualc.org.

Worship Tech Volunteers

Looking for additional volunteer sound and slide technicians for our worship services. All training is provided and schedule is flexible. Contact Steve Gill, sgill@ualc.org.

Connect Center

Help share the love of Jesus with members and guests visiting our church on Sunday mornings. Be a part of helping others know Jesus by seeing His love through your smile, kind words and service. The Connect Center serves as a place where people can come to find out “what’s happening” in the church. Mill Run: Dawn Griebel, dawn@martinellicpas.com. Lytham Road: Carole Roys, croys@ualc.org.

MOPS Childcare Volunteers

While the UALC Mothers of Preschoolers group meet, childcare is provided through our MOPS KIDS program. If you love spending time with kids and are interested in being a blessing to new moms, we’ll find a fit for you. First and third Tuesdays beginning Sept. 18, 9:00-11:15 am at Lytham Road. Contact Laura Natalie, mops@ualc.org.

AWANA®

Seeking adults and teens to “Be a Hero” to elementary-aged kiddos at our Awana program. Awana does Bible teaching and verse memorization exercises. Many roles exist, including some with shorter time commitments as well as prayer warriors and scholarship donors. Training and support provided. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 pm at Mill Run. Find details at ualc.org/awana. Contact awana@ualc.org.

God’s Hygiene Help Center Updates

We are looking for volunteers for one to two hours a month as we help people in need and living in poverty to live more dignified and comfortable lives. We provide cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, school supplies and winter accessories to those in need. Donations may be left in the Exchange Center at Mill Run or Lytham Road. Contact Tammy Jewell or Diane Hendrickson, godshygiene@gmail.com; or Terry Starr, terrystarr70@gmail.com. Visit www.godshygiene.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/godshygiene for current donation needs.

Quilting Ministry for Missions

Join the Beacons quilting ministry on the second Thursday of each month at Lytham Road. Contact Sue Logan, through the church office, 614-451-3736.

Visitation Ministers

As we are called to care for the body, you have an opportunity to care for others by serving as a Visitation Minister. Visit those who are hospitalized, homebound, in care facilities, and connect with people going through various life experiences. Training is provided. Contact Becki Bork, bbork@ualc.org.

Retirement Home Ministry

Serving four local care facilities by sharing the love of Christ with residents and staff. We currently need piano players, volunteers to assist residents, and people to lead the service and give a short Bible message. Contact Jeff Morlock, jmorlock@ualc.org.