Clyde Church Roles

Administration

Be responsible for the administration’s needs. Obtain contact information from new attendees and update our systems, make sure the volunteers are up to date with the policy requirements, etc.

Time: to be determined based on what responsibilities are agreed to.

Clyde Kids Ministry

This is a shared role between those responsible for facilitating the teachings for Primary School aged children, during our Sunday services, and those co-facilitating. Those who facilitate biblical teaching are responsible for collaborating PowerPoints, preparing any materials needed for the teaching, and electronically signing children into the service. Those co-facilitating are responsible for supporting and helping children to engage in the biblical teaching provided. Both facilitators and co-facilitators are responsible for set up and pack up of the space, as well as a time of prayer before the Sunday service. 

Time: 1+ hour preparation, 1+ hour during Sunday services (Facilitators will be on a two-week on, two-week off rotating roster, Co-facilitators will be on a rotating four-week roster)

Evangelistic Visitation

Visiting new contacts ideally in homes, especially when they express an interest in hearing about the gospel or want to explore Christianity further. Alternatively, finding ways to build new connections with individuals or families in the community.

Time: On an ‘as needed’ basis relevant to availability.

First Aid

Be our on-site First aid responder. Must have a current First Aid certificate.

Time: Availability at services (2+hrs), public groups, or events.

Hospitality / Serving Food (Events)

Preparing and serving food for Church run events. This requires volunteers to obtain and submit a Food Handlers Certificate to the church.

Time: On an ‘as needed’ basis relevant to availability.

Marketing / Social Media

For those who enjoy making social media content and engaging with others through social media.

Time: On an ‘as needed’ basis relevant to availability.

Life Group Host

To help facilitate our Midweek Grow Groups. The role is not to be a teacher but someone who helps facilitate the group interaction, discussion, learning, and care of the group. Ideally, this is a shared role. A secondary goal is to create opportunities to develop others in learning to facilitate.

Time: 1+ hour preparation, 2+ hours group time, and when appropriate the follow-up of group participants or involving others in leading.

Life Group Cohost

To help co-facilitate our Midweek Grow Groups. The role is not to be a teacher but someone who helps facilitate the group interaction, discussion, learning, and care of the group. Ideally, this is a shared role. A secondary goal is to create opportunities to develop others in learning to facilitate.

Time: 1+ hour preparation, 2+ hours group time, and when appropriate the follow-up of group participants or involving others in leading.

Pastoral Care

Visiting individuals or families that might need support or care. Following up with text messages and phone calls. Organising a meal/meals to drop off and at times driving the individual to doctor appointments or running other small errands. This role requires someone who can journey with people in difficult seasons.

Time: On an ‘as needed’ basis relevant to availability.

Prayer – Encounter Team (Sundays)

Involves healing and deliverance. Lead people through steps to freedom and healing by listening and ministering deeply. Opportunities exist for settings after Sunday worship services, as well as part of the Thrive Clinic (when operating), or by appointment. Must complete the Prayer Ministry training.

Time: 30 minutes after Sunday services (as required)

Prayer – General (Mondays/adhoc)

Join our weekly Zoom prayer meetings and pray for Clyde Church

Time: 45min Week

Set Up / Pack Up Team

Set up the chairs and equipment before the service pack up the furniture and to leave the area in the same condition it was before the service. Our set up and pack up team works collaboratively with our Tech Team to ensure that our environment is suitable for our Sunday services.

Time: 1 hour set up 9-10 am, plus 30min pack up 11:30 am-12 pm.

Video & Editing / Tech Team

Set up and uninstall the sound system and media equipment before and after each service. During our services this team does the follow:

• AV person: Bring up lyrics on screen. Drive PowerPoint presentations and ensure the AV equipment is functioning for the Sunday services. 
• Sound person: Ensures that all the audio is working and suitable for our Sunday Services.
• Video and Editing: Ensures that there is a recording of the service, editing the footage accordingly, and uploading the files to the Cloud. When appropriate, this will also include making recordings available for streaming.

This is generally a shared role and is an integral part of our overall worship team.

Time: 4 hours per Sunday, on a rotating roster (two Sundays on, followed by two Sundays off) in addition to attending our worship rehearsals (2 hours per month).

Worship Team (Vocals or Musical Instrument)

Those who are musically inclined and are wishing to lead others in musical based worship will be required to audition with our Creative Arts Pastor (at our Berwick location). We believe that musical worship is an important part of our Sunday services, and we seek individuals who are willing to be part of a team to help others seek God through their giftings.

Time: 4 hours per service, in addition to attending our worship rehearsals (2 hours per month).

Welcome Team

Be warm and welcoming and make every person who walks through the doors of Church feel loved and accepted. This also includes collecting coffee orders for after our Sunday services. Connect with them personally and hear their story update the team leader about new attendees and get details when appropriate.

Time: 1 hour per Sunday service (with priority to before and after the worship service)

Youth or Young Adult Team

Looking for people with a heart for youth and young adults. Various roles could include any of the following:

Finding ways to connect with youth and young adults from the community.
Helping facilitate, key events, or Grow Groups for young people.
Caring for or disciplining young people in their faith journey.
Members of the team will need to follow up with individuals or prepare for hosting or facilitating.

Time: This will vary depending on the needs and growth of this ministry.

Anyone desiring to be involved at the Church must be known by an Elder, Ministry Leader or member of Staff for at least six (6) months and have been in regular attendance at the Church for at least six (6) months, as detailed in our Volunteer Recruitment Policy (click here).

The Church will consider involving anyone as a volunteer or leader.  Individuals must, however, be able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Church, and may only be placed if their gifts and talents as volunteers or leaders match the needs of the Church.  No person who has a conflict of interest with any aspect of the Church will be accepted as a volunteer or leader.

Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (click here) if you are interested in being involved in Life Groups.

A Pastor, or their delegate, will contact you to arrange an interview.  It may take us up to two weeks to follow you up, in exceptional circumstances, it may take longer. If you haven’t heard back in two weeks, please contact the church office on 9702 1011.

While you are waiting for your interview, please complete the Policy requirements as listed on the ‘Policies Tab’.

If you haven’t been baptised, feel free to discuss this with the Pastor at your interview.

If you’re not a Partner yet, book into the next Exploring Partnership – click here.

Volunteers and leaders are expected to work within the policies and procedures of the Church, particularly the Code of Conduct, and adhere to its ethos.  As representatives of the Church, volunteers and leaders are responsible for presenting a positive image of the Church to the outside world.

As representatives of the Church, volunteers and leaders are expected to represent our values of being loving, humble, hopeful and serving.

• Have a Working With Children Check and record the Church details – click here to apply for one / update your card
• Read & Sign the relevant Policies – click here to complete the Policy Induction Form
• Read & Sign the Code of Conduct – for 18+ click here / under 18 years – click here
• Food Handlers Certificate require by those working with food – click here to upload your certificate
  (If you don’t have one you can obtain one online at (www.dofoodsafely.health.vic.gov.au)
• Training is an important part of serving in a ministry and you will be required from time to time to either attend a group session or complete individual online training.

Once you have completed all the requirements, a decision can be made on your involvement, and a Pastor or their delegate will contact you.