Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Opportunities *

Church works best when everyone plays a part. We’re building a culture of shared serving—out of love for Jesus and one another. It’s supported, team-based, and genuinely enjoyable. You won’t be left on your own. With clarity, training, and support, we aim for lots of people doing a little, together.

Children’s Worker

Help children explore faith in a fun, safe and welcoming space

  • Lead simple Sunday sessions for children (ages 4–11) at the 10.45 service

  • Use provided resources—no need to start from scratch 

  • Be part of a supportive team 

🕒 Typically twice a month (approx. 10:15 → tidy up after end of service) 

A meaningful way to help children feel known, included, and curious about faith.

Interested? See more details via button. Speak to: Cathy Head (Lead) or Rachel Leigh-Wood (Children’s Worker)

Assistant Children’s Worker

Help create a fun, safe space where children feel welcome and included

  • Support children’s sessions alongside the Children’s Worker at the 10.45 service

  • Help with activities, games, discussions, and welcome

  • No preparation needed—just come and join in

🕒 Flexible – even once a month makes a difference (approx. 10:30 → tidy up after end of service) 

A simple, meaningful way to be part of children’s ministry

Interested? See more about the role via the button. Speak to: Cathy Head (Lead) or Rachel Leigh-Wood (Children’s Worker)

Verger 1 (Service Support)

Help prepare the church for worship and support services so they run smoothly, calmly and prayerfully

  • Prepare the church for worship (communion table, candles, readings)

  • Arrive early to help create a calm, ready and welcoming space

  • Support during services and respond to what’s needed

🕒 Usually Sundays (once or twice a month, arriving 30 mins early)
Choose 9:00am or 10:45am (whichever suits you)

A thoughtful, behind-the-scenes role that helps people feel: “There’s space for you”

Interested? See more about the role via the button. Speak to Cathy Head (Church Warden)

Verver 2 (Space & Setup Support)

Help prepare the church building and space so it’s ready, welcoming, and adaptable for services

  • Rearrange chairs through the week for services and groups

  • Help prepare the building for special events and occasions

  • Support practical set up (opening up, accessibility, parking cones)

🕒 Flexible, weekly rhythm and occasional events.

Usually in teams of two
A hands-on role that helps make the space ready, welcoming and adaptable.

Interested? See more about the role via the button. Speak to Cathy Head (Church Warden)

Coffee Chaplaincy Team

Coffee Chaplaincy happens outside, around our coffee trike - offering a warm welcome and conversation to passers-by

Be present. Offer welcome. Create space for connection

  • Chat with passers-by alongside the coffee trike at the church gates

  • Work alongside the barista (who is busy making coffee)

  • Help create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere - sometimes connecting people with each other

🕒 Sundays: 9.30 - 10.45am (at least once a month).

Ideally in teams of two.

A simple but meaningful way to help people feel seen, welcome and connected.

Interested? See more about the role via the button. Speak to Rosi Lewis (Barista)

Tea & Coffee Team

Help create a warm welcome in the church through drinks and conversation

  • Prepare and serve tea, coffee, and refreshments

  • Chat with people and help them feel at ease

  • Look out for newcomers and help them feel included

🕒 Sundays:

  • Arrive from 9:45–10:00am

  • Serve until the 10:45 service begins, and again afterwards

Usually in teams of two, on a rota
A simple, relational way to help build community and extend the church’s welcome

Interested? See more about the role via the button. Speak to Cathy Head (Church Warden)

Food Larder Shopper

Help provide essential food for local people in need

  • Shop for non-perishable items for the Food Larder

  • Drop off and help keep the larder stocked

  • Play a practical part in supporting the community

🕒 Around 1 - 1.5 hrs a week, at a time that suits you

A simple, flexible way to make a real difference behind the scenes

Interested? See more about the role via the button. Speak to Sara Cooper, Food Larder Manager