Student Ministries Volunteer Opportunities

The Hangar is a community where students CONNECT to Jesus, UNITE to each other, and contribute to CHANGE the world. Authentic community doesn’t just happen; it is built. There are many connection events for students throughout the year. Our worship services, followed by small groups, are Sunday evenings:

• Our Junior High (grades 7-8) students meet 5-6:30pm.
• Our Senior High (grades 9-12) students meet 6-8:30pm.

Sound Technician, ProPresenter/Computer Operator, Light Board Operator

Students in today’s world have MTV, video games and plasma screens. The stuff they watch is highly polished and produced. We want all our technical efforts to be excellent and look and sound as good as the things our kids see outside the church in the media.

• Who the Position Reports To: Production Team Leader.
• Time Required: 2-3 hours per week.
• Qualifications: Knowledge of sound mixing and band rehearsal are a big plus! Computer skills are also helpful.
• Training: Training on sound mixing, computer set up and lights is available. Experience is preferred
• Benefits for the Volunteer: We love our sound and computer techs, because their work behind the scenes, Allows the people up front to be heard and seen, without technical problems distracting students. A lot of work goes into the program elements of our services.

Event Team Member

Many of our students first get connected to us and start a relationship with Jesus by coming to one of our events. So we want to have great outside events that are organized and of high quality.

• Who the Position Reports To: Youth Pastors
• Time Required: Intense, but short – like a weekend away, several nights in a row, or a few hours for an event.
• Qualifications: Organizational skills are a must. You might drive a vehicle, set things up, or make things for a specific event.
• Training: Volunteers for this position are encouraged to come and be a helper at an event to get a feel for how to organize and run an event.
• Benefits for the Volunteer: This is a great way to help out, without having to directly interact with students, or be called upon to make a speech, give a sermon, or play a game.

Small Group Leader

Our small group leaders interact with a group of students on a weekly basis encouraging them in their walk with Jesus. Small groups are the place where real life change takes place as we help students honor God with their lives.

• Who the Position Reports To: Youth Pastors
• Importance to the Church: We have students from over 60 schools who attend services in the Hangar, getting them connected and thinking of each other as family is difficult. Our small groups are the best place for that kind of community to happen.
• Time Required: 3.5 hours a week
• Qualifications: It’s a plus for leaders to have teaching and relationship skills. Leaders must pass a criminal background check.
• Training: We provide great training for our small groups leaders. We have an annual fall retreat and periodic training tune-ups.
• Benefits for the Volunteer: Small groups are where our students begin to own their faith. You will develop long lasting relationships with your students and have the potential to impact their lives forever. Clearly explaining God’s word is not only a privilege, but also the duty of individuals God has given special gifts and talents to use.

Food Event Manager/Member

We have a requirement for food several times a year. These events can range from Small Group Leaders’ meeting to our annual Kick-Off. The Event Manager would work with staff to plan the food and coordinate the Members for needs prior to the event and on the day of the event.

• Who the Position Reports To: Youth Pastors
• Time Required: Depending on the event, the time commitment could be 5-15 hours per event.
• Qualifications: A heart to serve; comfort with planning and possiblly preparing food; organizing food event and serving food and cleaning up.
• Training: We provide guidance for every event.
• Benefits for the Volunteer: People love to eat. It is a great way to use your talent to serve teens or people serving teens. No speeches required.

Programming Team Member

Many students think church is boring and behind the times. We use quality music, video, and other elements to show students how God is in their everyday life.

• Who the Position Reports To: Youth Pastors
• Time Required: Weekly programming meeting lasting 2 hours
• Qualifications: Creative thinking and knowledge of youth culture are a real plus
• Training: None
• Benefits for the Volunteer: If you’re creative and looking for ways to amplify God’s kingdom. This is a great job. The creative opportunities are limitless.

To get connected to Student Ministries at Fairfax Community, contact kylecooper@fairfax.cc, jessicasellers@fairfax.cc or call 703-745-1030.