Volunteering at St Barnabas 

Volunteers are vital in so many ways.  Alongside helping the church and church centre function effectively volunteers bring their own character and personalities and offer fresh ideas and opinions to the life of the church.  Above all, they generously give their time freely to help and support us and lots of other people and we’re extremely grateful to all those who currently volunteer with us and to those who have helped in the past.

 Church volunteers

 Opportunities to be a volunteer in church could include:

·         Being a welcomer at the Sunday service

·         Doing a reading at a church service

·         Being part of a pastoral care group which offers support to others in need

·         Helping collect food donations for the local food bank

·         Helping with young church activities (DBS check required)

·         Standing for election to be a churchwarden

 Our parochial church council (PCC) is also made up of volunteers who are responsible for the financial affairs of the church, and the care and maintenance of the church fabric and its contents.  They are effectively Trustees and work closely with the vicar and church team.

Please contact opsmanager@stbarnabaserdington.org.uk for details of volunteering in church. 

 Church Centre Volunteers

The church centre has a busy community hub and meeting rooms available to hire.  We have a reception desk which is often covered by volunteers.  Other opportunities include volunteering to help clean the building and keep the churchyard tidy.  Clients using the meeting rooms often chat to the volunteers so as a volunteer you help us link with the community and show what we have to offer and how we can support people.

Next step?

Please note that a volunteer application process is in place which all potential volunteers will need to complete before starting a role at the church centre. This is for safeguarding purposes and we will of course help you with any queries you may have at this stage.

 If you’d like to find out more about being a volunteer at St Barnabas Church Centre, please email opsmanager@stbarnabaserdington.org.uk or call in for a chat when we’re open.