How to get started volunteering at Fairlawn

How to get started volunteering

“Don't ever question the value of volunteers. Noah's Ark was build by volunteers; the Titanic was built by professionals” - Anonymous

Looking for a boost? Want to make a difference? Want to share your talent and skills? Want to discover new things about yourself? Become a volunteer. Follow these four steps and before you know it, you’ll be on your way to becoming a volunteer!

Step 1	Decide why you want to volunteer If you want to volunteer but you aren’t sure what kind of position you are looking for, ask the following questions What are you passionate about? What skills, talents, interests or hobbies do you have? Do you have any special training or course that you wish to make use of? Are you looking to gain career-related skills or experience? If so, in what area? How much time can you realistically offer? Do you have any previous volunteer experience? If so, did you like what you were doing before or would you like to try something different? Do you like to volunteer individually or as part of a group? Is there a group of people that you are particularly interested in working with (e.g., children, seniors, youth, women, etc…)
Step 2	Seek advice If you need assistance, you’re not alone. It’s not always easy to discover rewarding opportunities that suit your talents, interests and schedule. Get some advice from: the church office: phone 416 481 6848 or email Rev. Christopher White Minister of Worship, Pastoral Care and Adult Faith Development Dona Slater Minister of Children and Youth Eleanor Edwards, Church Community Developer Trish Jones, Volunteer Resources Coordinator Someone who is already volunteering on a committee or council, or other individuals and families volunteering at Fairlawn, to learn about their experiences.
Step 3	Choose an area of interest There are numerous volunteer opportunities available at Fairlawn. Here are a few categories which you might want to explore: administration, organization, outside greeter, usher, communication, environmental protection, fundraising, gardening, building maintenance, social justice, youth, children, education, finance, outreach, etc. You could attend a monthly meeting of a committee, or spend a few hours for a specific project, or share some time on Sunday when you are already at church. For example, on Sundays, we’re always looking for ushers, Sunday School teachers, coffee hour helpers, and collection plate counters. Now that we've piqued your interest, check out the following: Volunteer Opportunities Youth Volunteer Opportunities & Community Involvement Hours
Step 4	Take action Contact someone in a group, committee or council to start volunteering Or let us help you get connected by contacting us

Let us draw on your passion and talent.
You and Fairlawn will both be enriched!