Make an Impact at River City Church
Serving the church family with our gifts and time is integral to becoming who God created us to be as followers of Jesus. We have a variety of volunteer roles and teams you can join — there’s a place for you! If you’re interested in serving, you can request to join specific Serve Teams in the Groups page in Church Center or attend any of the upcoming team training events found in the Events page.
When we say yes to serving, we are also saying yes to:
Character: We care more about who you are becoming than what you can do for the church!
Commitment: We want our yes to mean yes, which means no to anything that would conflict with our commitment. We also commit to being prepared so that we are ready to serve when we arrive.
Communication: We don’t serve in isolation, so clear communication is essential to healthy teams. Please let us know your availability and blockout dates, and accept or decline requests in Planning Center as soon as possible so team leaders can plan accordingly.
River City Kids
- 1 to 2 Sundays per month from 9:30am to 12pm
- 1 mandatory training per year
- Must be willing to submit a background check
- Must be willing to follow ministry guidelines
Hall Monitor
This person welcomes families in the lobby and assists with the check-in process. Throughout the service, they check on rooms to see if there are any needs, such as bathroom break chaperoning or retrieving a parent in the main service.
This person welcomes families in the lobby and assists with the check-in process. Throughout the service, they check on rooms to see if there are any needs, such as bathroom break chaperoning or retrieving a parent in the main service.
Weekly Helper
This person serves during the week to assist the children’s ministry team with any physical needs in the classrooms, such as purging old toys, organizing, or restocking supplies.
This person serves during the week to assist the children’s ministry team with any physical needs in the classrooms, such as purging old toys, organizing, or restocking supplies.
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Nursery to Kindergarten
Nursery to Kindergarten
Babies Volunteer
This person feeds and rocks babies, changes diapers, and communicates any needs to the hall monitor.
This person feeds and rocks babies, changes diapers, and communicates any needs to the hall monitor.
Crawlers & Toddlers Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, changes diapers, and helps with snacks and bottle feeding, if necessary.
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, changes diapers, and helps with snacks and bottle feeding, if necessary.
Twos & Threes Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, provides snacks, and changes diapers. 8
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, provides snacks, and changes diapers. 8
Fours & Fives Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
Kindergarten Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
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Kids Crew (1st to 5th Grade)
Kids Crew (1st to 5th Grade)
Ministry Group Leader
This person or couple understands the lesson and activities (they may also be the Bible Story Teller or Host), is prepared to help other volunteers as needed, and addresses any issues that may arise.
This person or couple understands the lesson and activities (they may also be the Bible Story Teller or Host), is prepared to help other volunteers as needed, and addresses any issues that may arise.
Small Group Leader
This person engages with children during the service on Sunday mornings. They lead a small group of children in activities, Bible reading, and small group discussions.
This person engages with children during the service on Sunday mornings. They lead a small group of children in activities, Bible reading, and small group discussions.
Bible Story Teller
This person teaches the Bible story during the children’s ministry service on Sunday mornings.
This person teaches the Bible story during the children’s ministry service on Sunday mornings.
Kids Crew Host
This person engages the children during large group time on Sunday mornings. They review the rules and facilitate the games, God stories, and announcements.
This person engages the children during large group time on Sunday mornings. They review the rules and facilitate the games, God stories, and announcements.
Worship Leader
This person leads worship on Sunday mornings in Kids Crew. They use hand motions and the microphone to engage with the children.
This person leads worship on Sunday mornings in Kids Crew. They use hand motions and the microphone to engage with the children.
Worship Leader Assistant
This person assists with leading worship from the stage using hand motions.
This person assists with leading worship from the stage using hand motions.
Production Volunteer
This person runs slides, sound, and lights in Kids Crew and ensures microphones work.
This person runs slides, sound, and lights in Kids Crew and ensures microphones work.
River City Kids
- 1 to 2 Sundays per month from 9:30am to 12pm
- 1 mandatory training per year
- Must be willing to submit a background check
- Must be willing to follow ministry guidelines
Hall Monitor
This person welcomes families in the lobby and assists with the check-in process. Throughout the service, they check on rooms to see if there are any needs, such as bathroom break chaperoning or retrieving a parent in the main service.
This person welcomes families in the lobby and assists with the check-in process. Throughout the service, they check on rooms to see if there are any needs, such as bathroom break chaperoning or retrieving a parent in the main service.
Weekly Helper
This person serves during the week to assist the children’s ministry team with any physical needs in the classrooms, such as purging old toys, organizing, or restocking supplies.
This person serves during the week to assist the children’s ministry team with any physical needs in the classrooms, such as purging old toys, organizing, or restocking supplies.
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Nursery to Kindergarten
Nursery to Kindergarten
Babies Volunteer
This person feeds and rocks babies, changes diapers, and communicates any needs to the hall monitor.
This person feeds and rocks babies, changes diapers, and communicates any needs to the hall monitor.
Crawlers & Toddlers Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, changes diapers, and helps with snacks and bottle feeding, if necessary.
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, changes diapers, and helps with snacks and bottle feeding, if necessary.
Twos & Threes Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, provides snacks, and changes diapers. 8
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, provides snacks, and changes diapers. 8
Fours & Fives Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
Kindergarten Volunteer
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
This person engages children in fun, age-appropriate play, leads Bible stories and simple craft and game activities, and provides snacks.
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Kids Crew (1st to 5th Grade)
Kids Crew (1st to 5th Grade)
Ministry Group Leader
This person or couple understands the lesson and activities (they may also be the Bible Story Teller or Host), is prepared to help other volunteers as needed, and addresses any issues that may arise.
This person or couple understands the lesson and activities (they may also be the Bible Story Teller or Host), is prepared to help other volunteers as needed, and addresses any issues that may arise.
Small Group Leader
This person engages with children during the service on Sunday mornings. They lead a small group of children in activities, Bible reading, and small group discussions.
This person engages with children during the service on Sunday mornings. They lead a small group of children in activities, Bible reading, and small group discussions.
Bible Story Teller
This person teaches the Bible story during the children’s ministry service on Sunday mornings.
This person teaches the Bible story during the children’s ministry service on Sunday mornings.
Kids Crew Host
This person engages the children during large group time on Sunday mornings. They review the rules and facilitate the games, God stories, and announcements.
This person engages the children during large group time on Sunday mornings. They review the rules and facilitate the games, God stories, and announcements.
Worship Leader
This person leads worship on Sunday mornings in Kids Crew. They use hand motions and the microphone to engage with the children.
This person leads worship on Sunday mornings in Kids Crew. They use hand motions and the microphone to engage with the children.
Worship Leader Assistant
This person assists with leading worship from the stage using hand motions.
This person assists with leading worship from the stage using hand motions.
Production Volunteer
This person runs slides, sound, and lights in Kids Crew and ensures microphones work.
This person runs slides, sound, and lights in Kids Crew and ensures microphones work.
Hospitality Team
- 1 Sunday per month from 8:45am to 10:15am (times may vary by volunteer position)
- 1 training per year
Lead Greeter Volunteer
Before the service, this person places directional signs along the road and leads the greeters’ team in prayer. They greet people at the Welcome Table and help answer first-time guests’ questions. They also engage with visitors during Connect Time and at the Welcome Table after the service.
Before the service, this person places directional signs along the road and leads the greeters’ team in prayer. They greet people at the Welcome Table and help answer first-time guests’ questions. They also engage with visitors during Connect Time and at the Welcome Table after the service.
Greeter Volunteer
This person greets everyone as they arrive to help guests feel welcome. They direct visitors with children to the Kids Check-In station, escort first-time visitors to the sanctuary, and engage with visitors during Connect Time.
This person greets everyone as they arrive to help guests feel welcome. They direct visitors with children to the Kids Check-In station, escort first-time visitors to the sanctuary, and engage with visitors during Connect Time.
Coffee Bar Volunteer
This person provides coffee and specialty coffee beverages to guests and volunteers as they arrive.
This person provides coffee and specialty coffee beverages to guests and volunteers as they arrive.
Worship
- 1 Sunday per month and Refresh services
- Sundays from 7:45am to 11:45am
- Monthly rehearsals and quarterly team meetings
- Audition required
Worship Leader
This person must be proficient in confidently and consistently leading the band and congregation. Leading worship from an instrument is not required, but a basic knowledge of music theory is helpful.
This person must be proficient in confidently and consistently leading the band and congregation. Leading worship from an instrument is not required, but a basic knowledge of music theory is helpful.
Band Member
This person must be proficient in their instrument and understand appropriate band dynamics and how to work together as a team.
This person must be proficient in their instrument and understand appropriate band dynamics and how to work together as a team.
Kids Crew Worship
These people lead worship in Kids Crew vocally, instrumentally, and with hand motions.
These people lead worship in Kids Crew vocally, instrumentally, and with hand motions.
Production Team
- 1 to 3 Sundays per month from 9:30am to 11:45am (times may vary by volunteer position)
- Training as needed
Service Producer
This person oversees all elements of the service production before, during, and after the service. They are a liaison between the Production Team, Worship Team, Service Leaders, and Speaker/Pastors. Strong communication skills are required.
This person oversees all elements of the service production before, during, and after the service. They are a liaison between the Production Team, Worship Team, Service Leaders, and Speaker/Pastors. Strong communication skills are required.
Live Sound Engineers
These people control the volume, balance, and EQ of a live performance from a mixing console. They also assist the band with setup and troubleshooting any issues.
These people control the volume, balance, and EQ of a live performance from a mixing console. They also assist the band with setup and troubleshooting any issues.
Broadcast Sound Engineers
These people control the volume, balance, and EQ of a live performance from a digital audio workstation (ProTools) for the live stream broadcast.
These people control the volume, balance, and EQ of a live performance from a digital audio workstation (ProTools) for the live stream broadcast.
Slides Volunteer
This person operates the ProPresenter software to display lyrics, slides, and videos.
This person operates the ProPresenter software to display lyrics, slides, and videos.
Video Director
This person operates the video switcher for the live stream, switching between multiple cameras and media feeds. They also give verbal directions to the camera operators.
This person operates the video switcher for the live stream, switching between multiple cameras and media feeds. They also give verbal directions to the camera operators.
Camera Operators
These people operate either handheld or tripod-mounted cameras for the live stream.
These people operate either handheld or tripod-mounted cameras for the live stream.
Prayer Ministry Team
- 2 Sundays per month and Refresh services
- Outreach settings (Street Corner, Alpha, and more)
- Sundays from 11:30am to 12pm
- Mandatory 2-hour training
- Must shadow veteran Prayer Minister for 4-6 weeks
- Must follow ministry guidelines
Prayer Minister
This person listens to the Holy Spirit and shares with the individual with whom they are praying what they are sensing.
This person listens to the Holy Spirit and shares with the individual with whom they are praying what they are sensing.
Communion Servers
• 1 Sunday per month from 10:15am to 10:30am
These people serve as partners in distributing the communion elements to the congregation. Each individual will hold the cup or the bowl and offer its elements to the recipient.