SERVING OPPORTUNITIES

At University our mission is to spread compassion throughout San Antonio and the world. There are many different opportunities for you to serve inside and outside the church.
Administration & Facilities
Contribution Counters
Volunteers need to be a Member of University Methodist Church | Available to count once a month | One year commitment.
Email Debbie Vignes, DVignes@UniversitySATX.Org
Adult Discipleship
Men's Ministry
Mens' Ministry is a growing ministry at University. Men do a variety of items that serve the church and the community.
Email Mike Gilpin, 13mbuckeye@gmail.com
Care
Forget Me Not
Send monthly cards and notes to members who are no longer able to attend church regularly. This can be done from the church or from your home. There is also a place to volunteer if you like to do card making and would like to help supply cards for folks that are card writers.

Home Communion Team
Every Communion Sunday (the first Sunday of the month) University sends pairs of lay leaders out to deliver communion to those unable to join us in worship. We provide a brief outline for a meaningful service that these volunteers guide participants through that day at their homes or facilities.
Email Melissa, MSupak@UniversitySATX.Org

Prayer Quilt Ministry
The Prayer Quilt Ministry makes quilts for adults and children who are critically ill or experiencing a life crisis. The ministry started in October of 2008. We have made over 1000 quilts. The ministry meets on the first Monday of the month in Room S304/305, at 9:30am. We can use help with sewing, and non–sewers are welcome to come assist with placing the ties in the quilts. Several of our volunteers also work from home. Contact the church office for more information.
Email Melissa, MSupak@UniversitySATX.Org

University Prayer Team
Meet once a week via zoom on Tuesdays or Thursdays to pray over the congregational prayer requests submitted every week.
Email Melissa, MSupak@UniversitySATX.Org

Upper Room Prayer Team
Meet for one to two hours every week on Thursday afternoons in the Chapel on campus to pray for the church, member and staff prayer requests and more.
Email Chrissie Smith, chrissie.smith927@gmail.com

Visitation Ministry - Ministry of Presence
University equips our laity to make visits to our members who are homebound, in hospitals or facilities.
Email Melissa Supak, MSupak@UniversitySATX.Org
Hospitality
Comfort & Joy
This ministry provides receptions for families following funerals/memorial services at University. Needs include bringing food, hosting, serving, set up and clean up. There is a way for anyone to help!
Email Linda Brazel, lindabrazel@gmail.com

Connection Ambassador
Volunteers are needed to work a twenty-minute shift between worship services once or twice a month. They are available to answer questions, give out information, and help others connect with activities or ministries they are interested in
Email Paula Christo, paulahc1@aol.com

Cookie Team
Provide cookies/desserts for various events throughout the year as needed, particularly for large church events and trainings. This opportunity can be a one–time serving opportunity or an on–going opportunity. Time commitment is flexible.
Email Jennifer, JRichard@UniversitySATX.Org

Greeters
We are always in need for more smiling faces to welcome our members and guests on Sunday mornings. We have opportunities on both sides of campus for all services. 
Email Pastor Parker, PZimmerman@UniversitySATX.Org

Special Events Hospitality

Provide assistance in welcoming guests to University during special all–church events. Volunteers will be posted around the church campus to be welcoming to guests entering the building during special events (Easter, Christmas, Concerts, etc.).
Email Jennifer, JRichard@UniversitySATX.Org

Taco Team

We have opportunities to help cook, deliver and serve tacos on Sunday mornings in the Atrium and the Rock Cafe. You can help serve weekly, monthly or as needed with our various taco teams. Contact Debra for more information about joining one of these fun Taco Teams.
Email Jennifer, JRichard@UniversitySATX.Org

Wednesday Night Meals

Each Wednesday our church family gathers together to share a meal, and we would love your help in making this meal happen. You can come early, set–up and serve for half of the meal, or serve the last half of the meal and stay to help clean up. We have opportunities do this as little as once a month or as many as you would like. The more the merrier!
Email Jennifer, JRichard@UniversitySATX.Org

Welcome Desk

Welcome Desk volunteers will be responsible for helping answer basic questions about the church, locations of various ministry areas, Bible study information for all ages, and general information about the facility and staff. Welcome desk volunteers will also be responsible for helping people who are new to the church sign up with their contact information and give them gifts and information we have for them. We provide all necessary information and materials.
Email Pastor Parker, PZimmerman@UniversitySATX.Org
Kids Ministry
Preschool Worship Volunteer
Volunteers in this ministry engage with preschoolers during playtime in age specific classrooms, supervise during and help transitions to large group worship time, Preschool Music, or the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Volunteers may also be asked to pass out snacks (provided), and read or color with children until parents pick them up.
Email Elizabeth, EGiles@UniversitySATX.Org

Kids Sunday School

Volunteers in this ministry are provided weekly lessons from a curriculum and provided all supplies needed to lead or help teach a class. Preschool and Kinder classes typically have 8-12 children with one lead teacher and one helper. Elementary classes typically have 15-20 children with one or two lead teachers and two helpers. Both lead teachers and helpers volunteer on a monthly rotation schedule. Substitutes are also needed to fill in for lead teachers and/or helpers on occasion.
Email Mary Ross, MRoss@UniversitySATX.Org

Kids Welcome Desk

If you have a heart for Children and the adults who bring them to church, you are invited to help us welcome new families on Sunday mornings. Welcome Desk volunteers sign up for one Sunday a month (or more) for one of two shifts- 9:00am-9:40am or 10:30am-11:10am. Tasks include assigning children to Sunday School classes and helping visitors navigate our building.Email Amy, ATullos@UniversitySATX.Org

MomCo Volunteer

Volunteers in this ministry engage with children during playtime in age specific classrooms, help transition to the playground or playscape (down the hall), monitor children during play and craft time, pass out snack (provided), and read or color with children until parents pick them up.
Email Elizabeth, EGiles@UniversitySATX.Org

Serve & Play

Several adults and high school leaders are needed to come along at each location to ensure the safety of our children. These events are 3 times per year, on Saturdays (except during the summer). A volunteer can sign up to come to just one event or all (events are 6-8 hours each)!
Email Jordan, JJernigan@UniversitySATX.Org

Wednesday Night Kids

Volunteers in this ministry welcome and supervise children during gym or playground time and then assist a staff member with supervision during large group. Volunteers may also be asked to lead a small group discussion, craft, or other interactive activities.
Email Jordan, JJernigan@UniversitySATX.Org
Music Ministry
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir leads in worship by singing music that enhances the worship experience. It is made up of volunteers who have been blessed with the gift of song and wish to give the glory back to God. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:45 and singing in worship on Sunday mornings.
Email Joseph, JHerron@UniversitySATX.Org

Kids Choir
Kids Choir rehearses on Sundays in room S208 from 11:30am–12:15pm. The pastors will indicate when the children will leave for rehearsal and volunteers will collect and lead children to the Rehearsal Hall (S208). Parents can pick them up there at 12:15.
Email Joseph, JHerron@UniversitySATX.Org

Handbells
We have a Handchime Choir for young children under 12, a 6th-12th grade Student Handbell Choir, and 3 Adult Handbell Choirs. Most groups meet weekly for rehearsal to play in worship along with opportunities to play in the community. These groups run from September to May.
Email Linda, LSmith@UniversitySATX.Org

Orchestra
The University Orchestra is made up of instrumentalists that have had at least High School experience in playing. All levels of expertise are invited. We meet weekly on Monday evenings in the Sanctuary at 6:30pm and play in worship about once a month. This group meets September through May.
Email Joseph, JHerron@UniversitySATX.Org

Outreach Ministry
Christian Assistance Ministry Volunteers
The Christian Assistance Ministry - Northwest location is on our campus (back of the south parking lot). It is open 9 am to 2 pm, Monday to Thursday. They have many service opportunities from sorting of donated items, administration, greeting/intake of clients, assessing needs and supervising the clothes and food rooms.
Email Pauline, PRamirez@UniversitySATX.Org

Handyman/woman Ministry
As a church we can help! Every week we get calls for assistance. Can someone help put together a crib and shelf? Does someone have a truck to move a bed? Can I have help cleaning my yard before I get a city fine? These are usually easy problems to solve for people in need, and an opportunity to strengthen our community.
Email Steve, SRyan@UniversitySATX.Org

Locke Hill Reading Tutors
Volunteers will be working with students in grades K–2 to help them build their reading and comprehesion skills. Volunteers will need to have identification when serving as well as a background check prior to serving.
Email Pauline, PRamirez@UniversitySATX.Org

Refugee - International Community Garden Steer Committee
Review water usage and budget of the garden. Address volunteers/staffing monthly What repairs or tasks need to be put on lists Review garden-related issues (pests, treatments, refugee relations) Annual garden plot registration and assignments.
Email Margie, margaret.white1@yahoo.com

Refugee - International Community Garden: Garden Cleanup and Repair
Weed, trim, edge the paths between the garden boxes Repair of the wood garden boxes Remove brush from large dumpster-type container and haul to the garbage dump THIS IS A PHYSICALLY DEMANDING OPPORTUNITY. IT IS HELPFUL IF SOME OF OUR FOLKS HAD PICKUP TRUCKS TO USE FOR HAULING.
Email Margie, margaret.white1@yahoo.com

Refugee - International Community Garden: Saturday Facilitator
Unlock and open the gardening closet, turn on the water, open the team building, empty trash, make sure all paths are clear and unobstructed, assist in spreading pest control products and seed distribution, and to relate to our refugee friends. This position is a once-a-month commitment but options for substitutes are available. Samples of fresh veggies sometimes a perk.
Email Margie, margaret.white1@yahoo.com

Truck Deliveries
Typical task is to help Center for Refugee Service move a family from one apartment to another (family does the lifting). Another common need is to help the Outreach ministry pick up donated items, deliver food, diapers or medical equipment to partner charities. You will be put on an email lit. When the need arises, all on the list will receive the request listing day, time, location(s) and need.
Email Steve, SRyan@UniversitySATX.Org
Special Needs Ministry
Believer's Garden a Disability Inclusive Worship Service
Service opportunities for this service include tech/AV team and band/worship team.
Email Heather, HSheese-Rubio@UniversitySATX.Org

BINGO
Each Thursday over 100 individuals with special needs along with caregivers join free BINGO. Support this ministry by helping in the following ways: AV, check BINGO cards, help someone play BINGO, man BINGO prize table, and serve cookies and lemonade once a month.
Email Heather, HSheese-Rubio@UniversitySATX.Org

Friends and Family Lunch, Third Sundays
On third Sundays of the month, there is a free lunch after the Believer’s Garden worship service. Monthly sponsors for food or monetary donations are needed for these meals. We invite those who sponsor to also serve the meal if possible.
Email Heather, HSheese-Rubio@UniversitySATX.Org

Special Needs Buddies
Buddies provide additional support to children and students so they can participate on Sunday mornings and other special events in the life of the church. Training is offered and no special needs expertise is needed, only a willingness to be a friend.  
Email Heather, HSheese-Rubio@UniversitySATX.Org
Student Ministry
Resemble Group Leaders
Weekly meetings times on Sundays with gender/age level specific groups during the school year with a minimum of two adult leaders. Leaders are asked to be in consistent disciplining relationship with a group of students and attend Student Ministry events as available. This is a flexible but multi year commitment when possible.
Email Cathe, CSkinner@UniversitySATX.Org

Winter Retreat Support Team
Support team needed prior to and at Winter Retreat. This team will be directed and given the tools to perform all of the behind the scenes work for the weekend. Support team stays in hotel rooms and spouses may stay together. You will not be in lodging in cabins with students. All meals will be served at the retreat center. Pre trip work will be done the 2 weeks prior to Winter Retreat.
Email Cathe, CSkinner@UniversitySATX.Org

Wednesday Night Live Leaders
Adult leaders 18-99 years old to serve with students at Wednesday Night Live. Dinner begins with the entire church family at 5:00 pm. Come as soon as you can to hang out and eat dinner with students. Students break into gender specific age level groups from 7:30-8:00 for a time of sharing, and community building. Everything you need to lead well is provided.
Email Cathe, CSkinner@UniversitySATX.Org
Worship
8:15am Traditional Communion Server
They serve communion on Sundays in the 8:15am Traditional Worship Services the time commitment is one service a month.
Email Elizabeth, EMooy-Fink@UniversitySATX.Org

Traditional Communion Server
They serve communion on Communion Sunday in the 8:15, 9:30 and 11am Traditional Worship Services (1st Sunday of the month) the time commitment is one service a month.
Email Elizabeth, EMooy-Fink@UniversitySATX.Org

Communion Prep/Server
Communion stewards prepare the communion elements (bread and juice) prior to the start of the worship service. They serve communion to the congregation and help replenish bread and juice during the service. At the end of each service, communion stewards are responsible for clean up and disposing of leftover bread and juice. This opportunity is available for Traditional worship services and Modern worship services.
Email Elizabeth, EMooy-Fink@UniversitySATX.Org

Modern & Traditional Worship Slide Team
If you are tech savvy, or just have an interest and desire to learn, and are looking for a way to serve on Sunday mornings than the Modern & Traditional Worship Slide Team might be the perfect place for you to serve! Volunteers are asked to sign up for at least one Sunday a month, or more if desired. Training is provided.
Email Alyssa, ACarroll@UniversitySATX.Org

Modern Worship Floor Manager
The Floor Manager is responsible for overseeing the floor logistics like communion and offering and making sure that things flows well during worship. Floor Manager does the attendance count and helps with baptism. Time commitment: One to two Sundays a month
Email Elizabeth, EMooy-Fink@UniversitySATX.Org

Modern Worship Light Operator
If you have a desire to learn more about lighting, and are looking for a way to serve on Sunday mornings than the Modern Worship Lighting team might be the perfect place for you to serve! Volunteers are asked to sign up for at least one Sunday a month, or more if desired. Training is provided.
Email Wes, WTaylor@UniversitySATX.Org

Modern Worship Video Director
If you have experience with directing for television, and are looking for a way to serve on Sunday mornings then the Modern Directing team might be the perfect place for you to serve! Volunteers are asked to sign up for at least one Sunday a month, or more if desired. Training is provided.
Email Wes, WTaylor@UniversitySATX.Org 

Traditional Worship Acolytes
Students in 4th thru 12th grade can serve as acolytes in our weekly Traditional worship services (8:15; 9:30 or 11am), plus special services (Holy Week, Christmas Eve, etc). Acolytes assist with sacraments and the offertory and are needed for the entire worship hour. Training will be provided. It’s a fun and rewarding way to serve God and our church.
Email Elizabeth, EMooy-Fink@UniversitySATX.Org

Traditional Worship Communion Coordinator
Communion coordinator coordinates the communion stewards that will be serving that month. The coordinator will assign the stewards their communion stations. During the service, the coordinator will oversee and replenish the bread and juice from the communion stations. Time commitment: once a month.
Email Elizabeth, EMooy-Fink@UniversitySATX.Org

Traditional Worship Video Director
If you are tech savvy, or just have an interest and desire to learn, and are looking for a way to serve on Sunday mornings than the Traditional Video Directing team might be the perfect place for you to serve! Volunteers are asked to sign up for at least one Sunday a month, or more if desired. Training is provided.
Email Alyssa, ACarroll@UniversitySATX.Org

Worship Usher
Ushers serve in Traditional worship services - Sanctuary (8:15, 9:30 or 11am) and/or Modern worship services - Worship Center (11am), plus special services (Holy Week, Christmas Eve, etc). Ushers greet and handout bulletins as well as help folks find their seat in the Sanctuary/Worship center. They also collect the offerings and assist with communion by helping direct folks. On special services, ushers are needed to assist with any additional tasks.
Email Elizabeth, EMooy-Fink@UniversitySATX.Org