Calendar | TMC Communities & TMC Kids| Volunteer Needs

 

You're called to serve!
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. —1 Peter 4:10

Please select an area below to see the opportunities available in that area:

 

Outreach Ministries (Connect with Pastor Charles Butler)

Branch Ministry Liaisons - People who are passionate in recruiting and organizing volunteers from The Moody Church to participate in ministering to Chicago’s neediest people. Hours and days of service vary.


By The Hand Club For Kids Tutors
Tuesday through Thursday
4:00 to 5:30pm
Altgeld-Murray, Austin, Cabrini-Green, or Englewood
Help 1st-7th graders do their homework or lead a small study group.

Kids’ Club Elective Classes
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 to 6:30pm
Altgeld-Murray, Austin, Cabrini-Green, or Englewood
Lead an arts or sports related class.

By The Hand Club For Kids Tutors
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
4:30 to 6:00pm
Cabrini-Green
Tutor 8th graders in academic subjects i.e. reading, math, French, etc.

By The Hand Club For Big Kids Tutors
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
6:30 to 8:00pm
Tutor high school kids in academic subjects i.e. reading, math, French, etc.

By The Hand Club For Kids and By The Hand Club For Big KidsClub prayer partners.

Summer in the City (summer) - Help with our summer reading program and on field trips

By The Hand locations:
Altgeld-Murray: 13015 S. Ellis, Chicago 60827
Austin: 500 N. Laramie, Chicago 60644
Cabrini-Green: 1000 N. Sedgwick, Chicago 60610
Englewood: 632 W. 68th Street, Chicago 60621

Visit our website or contact Erin Schwartz at By The Hand for more information: 312.636.2732

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Ministry Services

Philip Teams - Make our guests and members feel like The Moody Church is home! Service teams: Parking Hosts, Church Tour Guides, Information Desk, Ushers and Greeters, Shuttle Drivers, Medical Response Team, and Public Safety Personnel. Volunteers are needed for all of our services and events.

Connect with Noble Adigbli or Bev in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1021.


M.O.V.E. (Moody Outreach Visitation Effort) Caring and compassionate volunteers are trained to aid the Pastoral Staff in the responsibility of visiting the sick and elderly of our congregation. Times and days of service vary depending on the need.

Barnabas Family of Encouragers - Mature, strong, spiritual survivors and those with special training and/or experience capable of helping seekers find healing.

Prayer Watch - Pray regularly for the work of The Moody Church.

Connect with Bruce Nelson or Aimee in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1043.

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Missions (Connect with Pastor Bill Bertsche)

Missions Conference Volunteers - planning, decorating, transportation, cooking and other general activities.

Missions Action Partners - correspondence with missionaries, housing, taking to lunch, entertaining (also refer to our MAP section of the website for more information)

VISION Newsletter - write articles; proofread; take pictures or provide general help for our Missions Newsletter

Adopted people group prayer team.

International Students/Scholars Ministry - Meet and be a friend and host to an international student.

Shared Hope Mercy Shipment Coordinator - Recruit core team to assist in promoting, organizing and recruiting volunteers for Mercy Shipments to Africa.

Shared Hope Construction Equipment Donation Coordinator - Recruit and organize team to solicit donations of construction materials from manufacturers and suppliers.

Shared Hope Grant Writers - Experienced grant writers needed.

Contact our missions ministry or you can contact Judy in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1010.

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Youth Ministry (Connect with Michael Best)

Adult Leaders - committed to developing relationships with Jr. High and Sr. High students.

Contact Rochelle in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1019.

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Children's Ministries (Connect with Abby Naus)

Administrative Assistants - Help with class organization, phone calls, mailings and other special projects.

Nursery - Volunteers needed for Sundays, MOPS and Precept Bible Study times.

Prayer partners

Worship Leaders for Sundays - Lead the kids in learning and singing music.

Recruitment and Volunteer Coordination

AWANA Leaders - Wednesday evening program for children ages 3 to 6th grade. Strengthen, encourage and take a personal interest in each child, especially his/her spiritual growth.

TMC Kids and Kids’ Church Teachers and helpers - Encourage and help children grow in their spiritual life.

Vacation Bible School - Organize, assist, plan, or teach for VBS in August.

Contact Rochelle in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1019.

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Audio/Visual Opportunities (Connect with Mike Arman)

Sunday Morning Auditorium

  • Video - operating switcher and camera (will train).
  • Audio - Set up and tear down or microphones, monitors, misc. staging. No experience necessary, will train.
  • Graphics - familiarity with SongShow, PowerPoint, Photoshop needed.
  • Lighting - aiming lights and operating console (will train).

General

  • Assisting with set-up and dismantle for morning and evening services, Sunday School classes and weekday Bible studies.
  • Assisting pastors in PowerPoint style presentations and song lyric entries.

Contact Mike in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466.

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Buildings and Grounds (Connect with Rich Karnath)
  • Set-up for major events
  • Maintenance projects
  • Security
  • Weekday door guard - days and/or evenings
  • Painting, detailed cleaning

Contact Bev in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1021.

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Camping Ministry (Connect with Pastor Mark Pirrie)
  • Lifeguard
  • Nurse
  • Camp counselor

Contact Judy in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1010.

Women's Ministry (Connect with Mary Whelchel)

EWACH (Entrusted with a Child's Heart) - Various opportunities to serve.

Women Shepherding Women - Mature Christians mentoring young Christians in their walk with the Lord.

Kitchen Help - Help and hostesses for our Women on the Way luncheons

Contact Aimee in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1043.

Music Ministry (Connect with Tim Stafford)

Sanctuary Choir - rehearsals Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Sunday 9:20 am; three special performances per year; occasional international tours

Sanctuary Orchestra - rehearsals 8:30 am on Sundays when scheduled to participate in the service

Handbell Ensemble - rehearsals Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Children’s Chorus (1st through 6th grades) - rehearsals Sunday 1:00 - 2:15 pm

Revolution’s Cry - Youth Choir (7th - 12th grade) - rehearsals Sunday 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Pianists - accompanists needed for services, prayer meetings, branch ministries, Sunday schools, and TMC Community activities

Various Instruments - guitar, bass, drums, ethnic instruments, accordian, etc.

Contact Tim in the church office for more information. 312.943.0466 x 1020.

Other Opportunities to Serve
  • Wedding Coordinator - assist in planning wedding rehearsals and ceremonies.
  • Gardening - assist in the upkeep of plants and flowers around the building exterior.
  • Food Preparation - assist with preparations for church-wide events.

Contact Bev in the church office for more information - please indicate which opportunities you are interested in. 312.943.0466 x 1021.

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