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Service Opportunities
| Title | Description | Service Term | Ministry Team | # of positions available |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Hour Host |
The coffee hour host creates a welcoming and community-building opportunity by setting up, laying out, and cleaning up coffee and tea before and after Sunday morning servces at the Fellowship. |
As needed | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Open |
| OWL Teacher |
OWL (Our Whole Lives) Teachers work in a team to teach sexuality education classes- levels include K-1, 5-6, and 8-9 grades. |
1 year | Growth and Enrichment | 3 | Position Open |
| Book Sale Volunteer |
Help with a variety of tasks needed for the annual book sale and related activities before, during and/or and after the week of the sale. |
Less than 3 months | Sustaining Our Organization | Multiple | Position Open |
| Animal Action Group Member |
QAA members advocate for the health and well being of all sentient creatures and their habitats. |
1 year | Social Justice | Multiple | Position Open |
| Pledge Campaign Committee Member |
Join a group committed to meeting the financial needs of the congregation. |
1 year | Board | Multiple | Position Open |
| QUUF New Member Mentors |
Become a mentor to our newest QUUF members. We are a large, active, quickly moving and growing fellowship and it is often overwhelming to new people. The purpose of the mentoring program is to make sure new members feel supported, included and warmly welcomed. |
6-12 months | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Open |
| Pathways to Service Conversationalist |
Join the Pathways to Service Conversation Team and have interesting, enjoyable one-on-one conversations with members of the congregation. |
1 year | Growth and Enrichment | Multiple | Position Open |
| Sunday Coffee Hour Coordinator |
The Coffee Hour Coordinator oversees volunteers and kitchen supplies to ensure and enjoyable coffee hour. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Open |
| W.A.V.E. Food Drive Coordinator for QUUF |
The W.A.V.E. Food Drive is a county wide project administered by the Jefferson County Ministerial Association. The QUUF Coordinator promotes and manages food collection at QUUF. |
Less than 3 months | Social Justice | 1 | Position Open |
| Green Sanctuary Committee Member |
The Green Sanctuary Committee informs and educates the congregation about sustainability and the care of our environment through presentations as part of the formal service, and multiple programs and activities throughout the year. |
1 year | Social Justice | Multiple | Position Open |
| Leader Habitat for Humanity action group |
QUUF partners with Habitat for Humanity to help build affordable housing in east Jefferson county. This position acts as the liaison between QUUF and Habitat for Humanity and is part of the Social and Environmental Justice council.. |
2 years | Social Justice | 1 | Position Open |
| Designated Offerings Committee Member |
Help to recognize and select local charitable nonprofits as recipients of a Designated Offering. |
1 year | Social Justice | Multiple | Position Open |
| Rummage Sale Volunteer |
Sign up and help make the annual Rummage Sale, held in September, successful. Help sort, price, work the day of the sale, help box up after, many jobs availalbe. |
As needed | Sustaining Our Organization | Multiple | Position Open |
| Personnel Committee member |
Participate in the committee that deals with issues of employment and supervision among the fellowship staff, the Board, and the congregation. |
3 years | Sustaining Our Organization | 4 | Position Open |
| Social Justice Council Steering Team |
Members coordinate the meetings and many activities of the Social Justice Council |
3 years | Social Justice | Multiple | Position Open |
| Choir member |
A choir member performs a vital service to enhance the beauty of Sunday Services by singing in the QUUF choir. |
1 year | Growth and Enrichment | Multiple | Position Open |
| Pathways: Strategic Communication Task ForceTeam Member |
Members brainstorm, design, implement, and monitor tactics to achieve the goal of shifting the culture of QUUF with regards to service as part of the Pathways to Service initiative. This initiative seeks to make service an integral part of all members’ experience at QUUF by valuing it as an opportunity for meaningful experiences rather than simply as “volunteering.” |
3-6 months | Sustaining Our Organization | 3 | Position Open |
| Sunday Greeter Manager |
The Sunday Greeter Manager schedules Greeters for each Sunday service, year round. The Sunday Greeter Manager is a member of the Membership Committee. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Open |
| Membership Committee Member |
The purposes of this committee are: to welcome visitors and promote new membership; to orient new members into the life of the congregation; and to enhance the retention of current members. The committee consists of a Chairperson appointed by the Board and from 6 to 10 members. The committee works closely with the Membership Coordinator and may support/assist the coordinator’s work |
3 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 2 | Position Open |
| Finance Committee Member |
Joining the Finance Committee introduces you to a fun and collegial group of finance nerds who like to talk about money and policy. This is one of the key nuts-and-bolts administrative committees, and it is crucial to the effective and responsible functioning of the fellowship. |
1 year | Sustaining Our Organization | 1 | Position Open |
| Adult Learning Program Presentation Management |
Two people can either work in tandem or one half year each to support instructors presenting QUUF Adult Learning Program (ALPS) courses. |
2 years | Growth and Enrichment | 2 | Position Open |
| Facilities Management Oversight Member |
The FMOC is charged with overseeing the operation of the physical plant and grounds (including landscaping) of the Fellowship. This includes setting policies around maintenance, repair, equipment replacement, and planning project priorities. |
2 years | Sustaining Our Organization | Multiple | Position Open |
| Winter Shelter Cook & Server |
Join a team of up to 5 to plan, purchase ingredients, cook, and serve a meal at the Winter Shelter. |
As needed | Social Justice | Multiple | Position Open |
| IT Support, Office Workstation Specialist |
Use your computer skills on your own time, working with a great team. The focus of this position is to ensure reliable, useful, efficient desktop tools/environments for our ministers, office staff, and volunteers who sometimes work on site, i.e. by maintaining a reliable, standardized and up-to-date office computing environment that fully supports operational functions and workloads. The Workstation Specialist works closely with the Network Specialist, Web Support providers, the Admin/IT Chair and the Congregational Administrator and/or Office Manager. |
1 year | Other | 2 | Position Open |
| Auction Leaders |
Lead the team that oversees QUUF's largest fundraiser, held in November. |
3-6 months | Sustaining Our Organization | 2 | Position Open |
| Safety and Risk Management Committee, Member |
Members help evaluate the conditions of buildings and facilities, and personal interaction in order to assure that QUUF is as safe and risk-free place as possible for the congregation of members, friends, and visitors. We worry for everyone else. |
1 year | Sustaining Our Organization | Multiple | Position Open |
| Men's Retreat Planning Team Member |
Help Coordinate the date, the site, and the activities of the annual fall Men’s Retreat. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Open |
| Sunday Morning Greeter |
While the Sunday Morning Greeters’ main purpose is to make our Visitors feel both welcome and comfortable, their presence in the foyer before services also enhances a general sense of welcome among all Members and Friends. |
3-6 months | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Open |
| Performance Services Team Member |
Performance Services Team members provide audio/visual support for Sunday Services and also for other meetings and functions which occur in the Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall. |
2 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Open |
| Home Repair and Maintenence Corps Member |
Help members and friends of QUUf with various home repair needs. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Open |
| QUUF Usher Coordinator |
Working with around 30 usher volunteers to coordinate their service on Sunday mornings for both services and for special occasions. Participating in the Sunday Services Team with the minister. |
3 years | Other | 1 | Position Open |
| Covenant Groups Coordinator |
Assist the minister in organizing and coordinating the QUUF Covenant Groups. |
2 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Open |
| Sunday morning usher |
Assist with preparing sanctuary for services, hand out orders of service, help folks find seats, and collect the offering at either 9:15 or 11:15 services. |
As needed | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Open |
| RE Teacher |
RE Teachers work in a team of three to lead Sunday morning religious education classes. |
1 year | Growth and Enrichment | 5 | Position Open |
| Pastoral Care Committee Member |
Each committee member commits to providing services that support our 1st UU principle: to promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and to uphold confidentiality as we serve. Members are expected to attend occasional meetings and participate in a team of choice. |
3 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | Multiple | Position Filled |
| Pledge Campaign Event Coordinator |
Develop the skit to communicate the pledge message at the March Fellowship Dinner. |
Less than 3 months | Sustaining Our Organization | 1 | Position Filled |
| Nominating Committee Member |
The Committe identifies and engages interested and qualified QUUF members to serve as leaders in our fellowship. |
2 years | Board | 1 | Position Filled |
| Pledge Campaign Committee Chair |
The chair works with committee members to oversee the big picture of meeting the financial needs of the congregation. |
3 years | Sustaining Our Organization | 2 | Position Filled |
| Pastoral Care Chair |
Help serve QUUF members and friends in a direct and important way, providing meals, personal contact, socialization and emotional support when needed. |
3 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Book Sale Coordinator |
Coordinate the organization of and carrying out our annual book sale with the help of a planning committee and event volunteers. |
Less than 3 months | Sustaining Our Organization | 2 | Position Filled |
| RE (Religious Education) Chair |
Oversee and coordinate with the RE Committee as they execute their mission to: “To engage families with children in our UU community, by organizing special events, supporting the RE staff, and promoting a family perspective within QUUF.” |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Position Filled |
| Green Sanctuary Committee Chair |
Facilitate meetings and help promote the 7th UU principle to “respect the interconnected web of all existence of which we are a part”. |
3 years | Social Justice | 1 | Position Filled |
| Personnel Committee Chair |
Lead the committee that interfaces on issues of employment and supervision among the fellowship staff, the Board and congregation. |
3 years | Sustaining Our Organization | 1 | Position Filled |
| Denominational Affairs Committee Chair |
Lead the committee that works to publicize and promote the values and concerns of Unitarian Universalists beyond the Congregation walls. |
3 years | Social Justice | 1 | Position Filled |
| Giving Tree Coordinator |
Giving Tree Coordinator manages this short-term project which provides gifts for special needs children. |
Less than 3 months | Social Justice | 1 | Position Filled |
| Youth Advisor |
Youth Advisors work in a team with the Director of Family Ministry (DFM) to lead Sunday evening high school youth group. |
1 year | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Position Filled |
| Designated Offerings Chair |
Lead this vital committee who purpose is to select local charitable nonprofits as Designated Offering recipients. |
3 years | Social Justice | 1 | Position Filled |
| Rummage Sale Chair |
Make sure all the moving parts are in place for QUUF's one day Rummage Sale, held annually in September. |
2 years | Sustaining Our Organization | 1 | Position Filled |
| Membership Committee Activities Coordinator |
The Activities Coordinator works closely with the QUUF Staff Membership Coordinator to continue and/or initiate ways to enhance congregational life for our Members and Friends. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Giving Tree Theatre Fundraiser Coordinator |
Oversee fundraising evening at the Key City Theatre in early December. |
Less than 3 months | Social Justice | 1 | Position Filled |
| Candle Care Steward |
The Candle Care Steward cleans and restocks candles in the sanctuary. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Endowments Committee member |
The Endowments Committee solicits and manages the funds for the Endowments Fund of the fellowship. This is an elected position voted on by the general membership of the congregation at the annual meeting. |
3 years | Sustaining Our Organization | 1 | Position Filled |
| Order-of-service Folder |
Complete a nice, simple job preparing the Order of Service in the warm atmosphere of the QUUF office. |
As needed | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Conversation Team Leader |
Working with the Pathways to Service Coordinating Committee, support and facilitate a team of 15-18 “Conversationalists.” |
2 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Administrative Advisory and IT (Information Technology) Committee Chair |
If you enjoy problem solving, strategic thinking, and working behind the scenes with our wonderful staff, this is the place for you. You do not need to be a tech genius, but you do need to be interested in information technology and how to use it to support the smooth running of the fellowship. Working closely with the Congregational Administrator, the Admin/IT Committee chair oversees and coordinates a team of skilled volunteers who look after office technology, functioning and best practices |
3 years | Sustaining Our Organization | 2 | Position Filled |
| Membership Committee Orientation Coordinator |
The Orientation Coordinator works closely with the QUUF staff Membership Coordinator in preparation of materials, making arrangements for and putting on “Belonging to QUUF” Orientations designed for potential new members. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Facilities Management Oversight Committee Chair |
Lead a group that does the strategic and financial planning for our facilities and also manages specific projects related to our facilities here at QUUF. |
3 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Aesthetics Committee Member |
Join an existing group of people who love art and ensure the artistic spaces in the Fellowship are maintained. |
1 year | Growth and Enrichment | Multiple | Position Filled |
| Sundays and Beyond Convener |
The Sundays and Beyond Convener calls and leads Council meetings as needed and acts as a liaison between the Council members (Sunday Services Committee, AHA, Buddhist Groups, Contemplative Services and Dances of International Peace). The Convener facilitates problem solving and oversees joint projects, such as keeping the brochure updated. The Convener attends Leadership Assemblies, relays helpful information to the members of the Council, prepares an annual report, and submits a budget if need be. Periodic inquiries to the Council members are initiated by the Convener. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Position Filled |
| Aesthetics Committee Chair |
Lead the group that enhances all the artistic spaces in our Fellowship. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Position Filled |
| Membership Committee Chair |
Use your leadership skills in organizing, inspiring, encouraging, and working with an experienced and delightful committee whose purpose is to welcome, connect with and help engage QUUF members in congregational life. |
3 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Common Read Coordinator of the Social Justice Council Steering Team |
Lead the annual Social Justice Common Read program. |
3-6 months | Social Justice | 1 | Position Filled |
| Winter Shelter Meal Chair |
Work with Shelter Partner Stakeholders and QUUF in the care, operation, and development of the Winter Shelter and organize and schedule volunteers to serve meals and to work as monitors. |
3 years | Social Justice | 1 | Position Filled |
| Affinity Groups Coordinator |
The Affinity Groups Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and organization of the QUUF Affinity Groups. |
2 years | Growth and Enrichment | 2 | Position Filled |
| Music Program Committee Member |
The Music Program Committee supports the development and maintenance of an excellent and vibrant music program at QUUF. This committee works closely with the ministers and the choir director to support the music program of the Fellowship, fostering music as part of our worship services. |
3 years | 2 | Position Filled | |
| Kitchen Care Committee (Circle) Chair |
Oversee KCC in its goals of promoting Fellowship enjoyment of all events involving QUUF kitchen use. The Kitchen Care Committee/Circle assures a clean, uncluttered, healthy and eco-friendly environment for food and drink preparation. |
2 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 2 | Position Filled |
| ALPS Co-chair |
Facilitate teams which run the popular Adult Education Program. Hold the big picture and oversee the running of the program, including visioning and budget. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 2 | Position Filled |
| Safety and Risk Management Committee, Chairperson |
Lead the Committee that worries for everyone else, evaluating the conditions of buildings and facilities and personal interactions in order to assure that QUUF is as safe and risk-free as possible |
3 years | Sustaining Our Organization | 1 | Position Filled |
| Men's Retreat Chair |
Coordinate the date, the site, and the activities of the annual fall Men’s Retreat. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Board of Trustees Member |
The Board provides the general direction of the Fellowship and establishes policies and procedures for the operation of the Fellowship. |
3 years | Board | 5 | Position Filled |
| Pathways to Service Team Leaders |
The purpose of Pathways to Service is to foster a culture of service that allows all of us to grow spiritually, enhance our relationships with others, and pursue our passions. Pathway's Team Leaders oversee the program, which includes making sure accurate service opportunities are posted and/or updated in our data base; maintaining a team of conversationalists who converse with two members of the congregation each month; entering conversation results when needed, and holding monthly matching meetings to find roles where members may engage more deeply with QUUF.
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3 years | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 2 | Position Filled |
| Home Repair and Maintenence Corps Chair |
Coordinates requests for help from members and friends of QUUF. |
1 year | Membership, Connections, and Congregational Care | 1 | Position Filled |
| Committee on Shared Ministry Member |
Members provide advice and counsel to our ministers and, when requested by the Board of Trustees or deemed appropriate by the committee itself, give advice to the Board on how to better serve the spiritual health of the congregation as it strives to fulfill its mission. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 5 | Inactive |
| Task forces for the interim |
Governance taks force (3), mission (5) |
6-12 months | Sustaining Our Organization | Multiple | Inactive |
| Women’s Retreat Planning Committee Chair |
Will oversee the planning of the annual women’s retreat, held at Pilgrim Firs Conference and Retreat Center. Currently running as a team under Kate. kg 11/25/19. |
3-6 months | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Inactive |
| Long Range Analysis Committee Member |
A member of the Long Range Analysis Committee has the unique opportunity to develop a long-term perspective of the development of QUUF (over 5 to 15 years) for the purpose of trying to identify crucial growth questions that should permeate and guide long-range decisions by the Fellowship. The member also has the opportunity to keep grounded in reality by researching, collecting and maintaining yearly data documenting the physical growth of the Fellowship. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | Multiple | Inactive |
| Long Range Analysis Committee Chair |
This committee is currently on hiatus. (kg 11/19) The LRA committee chair is a full working member of the LRA committee (please see that service opportunity description) and also facilitates, guides and focuses the work of the members. In addition, the chair may represent the committee at the leadership assembly and potentially may help present the findings of the committee to the Board and other relevant groups. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Inactive |
| Sunday Services Committee Member |
Take part in making morning services a rewarding experience for the congregation. Using a Leadership Team approach , individual members organize various aspects such as ushers, summer speakers and other components of the Sunday service. |
1 year | Growth and Enrichment | 3 | Inactive |
| Sunday Services Chair |
The Sunday Services Committee maintains and enhances the content and quality of our Sunday Service. The chair is the team leader for this committee’s “Leadership Team.” The chair has the big-picture responsibility for the activities of others on the leadership team, for organizing meetings and for communication with QUUF Leadership and Staff. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Inactive |
| Music Program Committee Chair |
The Music Program Committee supports the development and maintenance of an excellent and vibrant music program at QUUF. The Music Program Committee works closely with the choir director to support the music program of the Fellowship. The committee helps to schedule pianists, soloists and instrumentalists for the year, fostering music as part of our worship services. The chairperson guides the committee in its deliberations and decisions. |
3 years | Growth and Enrichment | 1 | Inactive |
| Pledge Campaign- Fellowship Dinner Table Host |
Organize a table of 8-10 members/friends for Pledge Campaign kickoff Fellowship Dinner in early March. Event is held annually at the Fairgrounds |
Less than 3 months | Sustaining Our Organization | Multiple | Inactive |
| Pledge Campaign- Fellowship Dinner Coordinator |
Have fun organizing the annual potluck Fellowship Dinner that kicks off the annual Stewardship Pledge Campaign. |
Less than 3 months | Sustaining Our Organization | 2 | Inactive |
