Below is a list of volunteer teams who may be looking for new members. Fill out our survey below to be connected to a volunteer group leader!
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Worship Ministry Teams |
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Prepares the sanctuary, altar, vestments, and sacred vessels for worship services. They ensure the church is prepared for services, weddings, and funerals by cleaning, arranging flowers, and maintaining linens. |
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Bell Ringer |
Operate the large, swinging bells using ropes in the church tower, usually for Sunday services or special occasions. Training required. |
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Volunteers work closely with church staff to provide care and assistance during class time. Suitable for highschool students looking for volunteer hours. |
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Our choirs include: The St. Jude’s Choir – Auditioned adult ensemble known for musical excellence and liturgical leadership The Gloria Singers – Welcoming adult choir open to all, no audition required The Youth Chorus – Non-auditioned choir for children ages 7–14, combining music education with joyful singing The Evensong Choir – Auditioned ensemble for experienced singers offering high-level repertoire in monthly services |
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Greeters |
The crucial first point of contact, shaping visitor impressions and fostering a welcoming atmosphere through proactive, warm, and natural interactions. |
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Hospitality Team |
Hosts fellowship after services, involving setting up, preparing beverages (coffee/tea), providing light snacks, and cleaning up. |
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The live streaming team connects worshippers via YouTube using cameras, encoders, and streaming software. Training is available. |
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Readers & Intercessors |
Parishioners who read Bible lessons, the Psalm, or Prayers of the People for the world, church, and community during services on Wednesdays and Sundays. |
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Assist the clergy in conducting worship services through various roles, such as carrying the cross candles, or gospel book, and helping during the sacrament of the eucharist. |
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Food Ministry Teams |
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Teams of two deliver frozen meals made by the Pantry Program local clients in need that have been identified by one of our community care partner organizations. ***Vulnerable Sector Check required. |
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Fresh grocery bags prepared by our partners at Food4Life are delivered to local families in need. ***Vulnerable Sector Check required. |
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Weekly cooking teams meet at St. Jude's to prepare and freeze meals that are delivered by other volunteer teams to our partner organizations and neighbours dealing with food insecurity. |
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Administrative Support Teams |
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Donation Counters |
Once a month, join the church office staff on Monday morning to count the weekly donations given by parishioners. |
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Community Outreach Teams |
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Lay Pastoral Visitors |
Trained volunteers provide spiritual and emotional support to homebound or hospitalized parishioners. ** Trained and organized by clergy |
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Gardening Teams |
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Volunteers meet mostly on Thursday mornings, or afternoons, according to the season, for the work of maintaining the beautiful gardens around St. Jude's. |
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Volunteers meet on Tuesday mornings (starting at the beginning of May) for about 2 ½ hours, to ‘work’ the plots located in the Lyon's Lane Community Gardens; then harvest vegetables that are taken to the Kerr Street Mission food bank. |
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Special Events Volunteers |
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Twice a year, help organize, price, and sell donations provided by our community members to raise money for outreach programs that support those in need in our community. |
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Help plan and execute social events throughout the year the help fundraise for St. Jude's. |
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with St Jude's Church? Fill out the form below to be connected to our group leaders.