Volunteer

Overview:

This role prepares and leads Youth Faith Formation sessions for a class of children, manages session logistics, communicates with staff and co-leaders, and attends trainings.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare materials to lead Youth Faith Formation sessions with 8-20 children.
  •  Be ready to lead by yourself or with another co-leader.
  • Prepare for 15-30 minutes prior to your session each week.
  • Check in at the Youth Formation Office 15 minutes before your session.
  • Take attendance each week through the Ministry Lad App (or provided attendance sheets)
  • Communicate with SJV staff and co-leader two weeks in advance of absence if you need a substitute.
  • Emergencies happen. Please communicate with us as soon as possible if you are not able to lead your session.
  • Attend volunteer leadership training throughout the year.
  • Use additional resources to enhance your sessions and share with your co-leaders.
  • Communicate with your co-leader and SJV staff regularly.
  • Must have Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training regularly.
  • Be prepared to stay 15 minutes post-session to discuss issues or to provide feedback with leaders/staff.
    • If a child remains in your room 15 minutes post-session, bring them to the Youth Formation Office.

Responsibilities:

• Cover the lesson plan given to you for the day.
• Check-in at the Youth Formation Office 15 minutes before class.
• Take attendance via the attendance roster and return to the office at the end of class.
• Redirect children to the lesson if they cause a disturbance.
• Remain with children until picked up by a parent (After 15 minutes, take child to office).
• Check back into the Youth Formation Office at the end of the session.
• Must have Archdiocesan Safe Environment training.

Overview:

• Works with Sacrament Coordinator and the Lead Shepherds to facilitate monthly meetings (4 for each sacrament) for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
• Communicates with Shepherd group on a regular basis.
• Attends and helps facilitate First Eucharist retreats.
• Communicates with Sacrament Coordinator and Lead Shepherds any needs/concerns of the group.
• Help, as needed, at First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Masses.

Responsibilities:

• Making copies
• Preparing Faith Formation catechist boxes
  • Empty boxes of previous weeks’ extras
  • Fills boxes with upcoming week’s materials
• Putting information folders together
  • Confirmation, Shepherds, Home School, etc.
• Preparing materials for special events/presentations
  • Christmas Crafts, Stations of the Cross, Lent Boxes, etc.
• Arrange a schedule with director/office manager
  • Prefer to be able to commit to a regular schedule.
• Helps, as needed, in other areas of the office

Responsibilities:

• Make phone calls
  • Office staff will provide a script
  • Call for: information about registration in Youth Faith Formation or Sacrament Preparation; Follow up with families regarding attendance at Faith Formation; updating information such as grade, school, sacraments, etc.
• Send emails
  • Office staff will provide a prepared e-mail. This will usually be program/event information or as a follow-up to a phone call.
• Arrange a schedule with director/office manager
  • Prepare to be able to commit to a regular schedule.
  • Phone calls should be done at the Youth Formation Office.
• Help, as needed, in other areas of the office. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist Youth Faith Formation Assistant Director by collecting data about parent interests, needs, and preferences through social media, surveys, interviews, etc.
• Have a basic understanding of Catholic teaching, Scripture, and Tradition.
• Collaborate with director and assistant director in organizing and planning activities for the parents.
• Attends training and planning meetings.