Put your skills to work! volunteer!
Do you enjoy organizing, working with photos, or helping people stay connected?
We have several volunteer opportunities that support the work of the church.
We provide training on the programs and procedures used for each role, along with written instructions and support as you get comfortable working independently.
Volunteer openings
Help wanted right now
Family Promise Volunteers Needed
Help BAUUC support a family experiencing homelessness through our partnership with Family Promise. We need volunteers on each of the three evenings to prepare meals and assist with cleanup at Webster Presbyterian Church located at 201 W NASA Pkwy in Webster.
Duties
- Prepare a main dish, side dish, or dessert at home for one of the scheduled evenings.
- Coordinate with other volunteers to provide a complete meal.
- Deliver prepared food to Webster Presbyterian Church located at 201 W NASA Pkwy in Webster by 6:00 PM.
- Help with cleanup after dinner, approximately 6:00–8:00 PM. One volunteer is needed each evening for this task.
A good fit for: Anyone who enjoys cooking or wants to help support local families. You don’t have to cook to volunteer!
Skills Needed: Basic cooking skills for meal preparation. No special skills are required for cleanup.
Time commitment and location: Flexible. Meal preparation can be done at home, with delivery by 6:00 PM. Cleanup volunteers should plan to be at Webster Presbyterian Church from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Interested? Contact Darcy Truehan by November 15 at darcytruehan@gmail.com or 281-508-6946.
Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed
Help make Thanksgiving special for BAUUC members who might otherwise spend the holiday alone. Volunteers are needed to prepare food, set up, serve, and clean up for our Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Some tasks can be done at home, while others require helping at the church.
Duties
- Prepare a turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing at home and bring it to the church.
- Help set up tables, chairs, and the dining area before dinner.
- Warm precooked dishes and help get food ready for serving.
- Prepare drinks and assist with serving the meal.
- Wash dishes, clean the kitchen, and help return the dining area to its original condition after dinner.
A good fit for: Anyone who enjoys cooking, helping with meals, or simply lending a hand to make others feel welcome. You don’t have to cook to volunteer!
Skills needed: No special skills required. Volunteers preparing food should be comfortable cooking their chosen dish. Others just need a willingness to help.
Time commitment and location:Flexible, depending on the task. Food can be prepared at home and delivered to BAUUC. On-site volunteers can expect approximately 1–3 hours for setup, food preparation, serving, or cleanup. Volunteers can help with one task or several.
Interested? Contact David Throop at hospitality@bauuc.org.
Community Garden Volunteer
Help maintain and improve the BAUUC Community Garden while supporting its work to grow fresh food for the community. Volunteers can assist with routine garden maintenance, seasonal planting, and special projects.
Duties
- Weed garden beds and surrounding areas.
- Spread mulch and prepare planting beds.
- Plant and maintain seasonal vegetables and other plants.
- Dig holes, remove sod, and assist with landscaping.
- Help build and maintain garden structures.
- Assist with other garden projects as needed.
A good fit for: Anyone who enjoys working outdoors, gardening, or helping with hands-on projects. Individuals and groups are welcome..
Skills needed: No gardening experience required. A willingness to help, follow instructions, and work independently or as part of a team.
Time commitment and location: Flexible scheduling by arrangement at the BAUUC Community Garden, 17503 El Camino Real. Community service hours can be arranged in advance.
Interested? Contact the Community Garden at communitygarden@bauuc.org to volunteer. If you need community service hours, please include your requirements.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Weekly Email Backup Volunteer
Help keep our congregation informed! We have a volunteer who prepares our weekly email on Tuesdays, and we’re looking for a backup to cover when she’s unavailable. Alternating weeks with our existing volunteer may also be an option.
Duties
- Use our existing email format to assemble announcements, event information, and images.
- Check dates, links, and formatting before sending.
- Coordinate with the church administrator to make sure the email is ready on time.
A good fit for: Someone who enjoys organizing information and has an eye for details.
Computer skills: Comfortable using email and websites, copying and pasting text, and opening and saving files. Basic text formatting, such as changing headings or making text bold, is helpful. We’ll teach you how to use our email program and prepare the weekly email.
Time commitment and location: Approximately 2–3 hours on Tuesdays when coverage is needed, with practice opportunities during training. Work can be done in the church office; working from home may also be possible once you’re comfortable with the job.
Interested? Contact the church administrator to discuss your interests and availability. We’ll talk through the role, provide training, and help you get started!
Membership Photo Board Volunteer
Help us put names with faces and make it easier for people to get to know one another!
Duties
- Add photos and names to the membership photo board as new members join.
- Replace outdated photos and make corrections as needed.
- Coordinate with the church administrator to keep the board current and neatly arranged.
A good fit for: Someone who enjoys photos, organizing displays, and helping people feel included.
Computer skills: Comfortable opening and saving photo files and typing names into a document or template. We’ll show you how to prepare and print the photos and names.
Time commitment and location: Flexible, approximately 1–2 hours per month as needed. Updates can be completed on your own schedule at the church, with no regular weekly commitment.
Interested? Contact the church administrator to discuss your interests and availability. We’ll talk through the role, provide training, and help you get started!
Sanctuary Bulletin Board Photo Display Volunteer
Help showcase the life of our congregation by updating the photos on the bulletin boards outside the sanctuary each month.
Duties
- Browse new photos in our photo library and choose images for the displays.
- Crop photos as needed using Canva, Photoshop, or Affinity Photo.
- Print and arrange the selected photos on the boards.
A good fit for: Someone who enjoys choosing photos and making attractive displays.
Computer skills: The church can provide full access to Canva and Affinity Photo. Comfortable browsing photo folders and opening and saving images. Experience with a photo-editing program is helpful, but we can teach you basic cropping and printing.
Time commitment and location: Flexible, approximately 1–2 hours as needed. Updates can be completed on your own schedule at the church, with no regular weekly commitment.
Interested? Contact the church administrator to discuss your interests and availability. We’ll talk through the role, provide training, and help you get started!
Social Media Volunteer
Help share what’s happening at our church with the congregation and the wider community! This role can be shared by more than one volunteer.
Duties
- Publish upcoming events, announcements, and approved photos on Facebook and Instagram.
- Write brief, welcoming captions and check event details.
- Coordinate with the church administrator and any fellow social media volunteer on what to share and when.
- Feeling especially creative? There may also be opportunities to suggest and help create TikTok or other short videos. This is optional!
A good fit for: Someone who enjoys writing, photos, and sharing ideas.
Computer skills: Familiar with using Facebook and Instagram and posting text and photos. We’ll provide training on managing the church’s accounts. Video-editing experience is welcome but not required.
Time commitment and location: Flexible. An initial estimate of 1–2 hours per week total for routine posting, which can be shared among volunteers. Posting frequency and responsibilities will be agreed upon in advance. Optional video projects would require additional time.
Interested? Contact the church administrator to discuss your interests and availability. We’ll talk through the role, provide training, and help you get started!
Church Archives Volunteer
Help preserve our church’s history and make older records easier to find.
Duties
- Scan older documents.
- Name and organize digital files using our established system.
- Check scans for readability and completeness.
- Enter or upload documents and identifying information into the archive.
A good fit for: Someone patient and detail-oriented who enjoys organizing and preserving information.
Computer skills: Comfortable opening, naming, and saving files and finding them again in folders. We’ll teach you how to use the scanner and organize documents in the archive.
Time commitment and location: Flexible sessions at the church, coordinated with the administrator. There is no set weekly commitment—you choose how much time you would like to dedicate to the project.
Interested? Contact the church administrator to discuss your interests and availability. We’ll talk through the role, provide training, and help you get started!
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Want to Help in Other Ways?
Not seeing an opportunity that’s right for you? There are always other ways to lend a hand at BAUUC, from bringing snacks on Sunday to helping with special events. Every contribution makes a difference!