Using our skills, talents and stories to bless one another is integral to the Christian life. The Bible teaches that God has gifted all of us in different ways, and when all of us use our gifts, the church thrives. We view it as an opportunity to serve our community joyfully and those who serve get far more out of it than they put into it. It is very rare that people serve at Harbor alone. You’re almost always part of a team, so serving is an easy way to connect.
Serving is always voluntary. We don’t want anyone serving out of a sense of obligation or duty. We want people to serve because they're eager to bless others because they love the Harbor community.
There are a wide variety of service opportunities. Some require extensive training and are best filled by someone who has been following Jesus for a long time. But other important roles are open to all people regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey. Below is a list of regular serving opportunities.
Serving is always voluntary. We don’t want anyone serving out of a sense of obligation or duty. We want people to serve because they're eager to bless others because they love the Harbor community.
There are a wide variety of service opportunities. Some require extensive training and are best filled by someone who has been following Jesus for a long time. But other important roles are open to all people regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey. Below is a list of regular serving opportunities.
A/V Tech
(You don't have to be a tech expert to serve here.)
- Slides (Pro Presenter) - Our video techs manage the slides for both the praise time, announcements and
sermon notes. Team members arrive alongside the worship team before the service to run through the set and are attentive during service to the slide changes. This role desires serving at one service (potentially both morning services), 1-2x month. - Audio Tech - Audio techs should have an introductory or in-depth understanding of a soundboard, and be willing to receive further training and direction from our morning Audio tech. Techs set the in-ear levels for the band and the amplification for the room before service, and help with active mixing during the service. Assistance with stage set up and tear down is also warmly welcomed!
- Video Recording/Streaming - Our tech working with the video stream makes sure all cameras are online and auto-focused, initiates and checks the live stream and makes camera transitions between our 4 cameras or slides. This involves redirecting cameras and zooming at times, but is a pretty simple task once trained! Team members should arrive 15 minutes before the service. This role desires serving at one service, 1-2x month.
- Graphic Design - If you have an eye for digital graphic design we are looking for people to be part of a team for occasional design of graphics, fliers, logos, etc.
- Photography - We enjoy being able to capture our community learning and living out our faith. If you are savvy with a camera or video, we would love to include you in celebrating our community!
Deckhands
- Welcome Team - This team ensures that new people feel welcome and comfortable as they come into Harbor. Team members should arrive 15 minutes prior to the service. Assist new people in finding coffee, appropriate kid classrooms, and explain nametags. Follow up with guests and let them know you’re glad they’re back.
- Program Greeters Morning & Evening - This team ensures each person who enters the sanctuary is offered a program. Team members should arrive 15 minutes prior to the service and once the service starts, they close the doors.
- Usher - This team greets people as they enter and are aware of what seats are empty/taken. Assist people who are entering to find seats.
- Hospitality Team - This team prepares us for the morning by brewing coffee, setting up and supplying the hospitality table, and checking our coffee supplies throughout the morning. It also includes updating staff on stock and any other needs. We are looking for someone to spearhead this for evening services as well in a limited capacity
- Communion Prep - Occasionally, we need assistance prepping the communion elements for our services. Volunteers for this would be on an on call basis, contacted the week beforehand.
- Prayer Team - Prayer team members arrive early to our first service (9am) to pray for the speaking pastor for the morning. The prayer team will also be stationed outside the main sanctuary under the gazebos/tents 5 minutes before services end to be available to pray for individuals.
Harbor Kids
These roles request serving 2x month, usually every other week.
- Nursery (8 weeks to age 2) - Volunteers serving in the nursery will love, care for and nurture babies aged 8 weeks to 2 years.
- Toddler Town (2 & 3 year olds) - Volunteers serving with toddlers will love and play with 2 and 3-year-olds. This involves circle time with Bible stories, songs, free play, and cuddles.
- Pre-K and Kindergarten - Lead teachers serving with pre-K and Kindergarten will facilitate teaching Bible stories and lesson activities. Assistant teachers will help the lead teacher with classroom management and all activities. Both lead and assistant teachers will facilitate sensory and active play designed to help 4, 5 and kindergarteners learn that they are created by and loved by God.
- 1st - 3rd grade - Both leaders and assistants serving with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders will help kids learn to navigate the Bible, and facilitate craft and play games that illustrate the Bible story. Lead teachers will share the gospel, while assistant teachers help with tasks and classroom management.
- 4th - 5th grade - Both leaders and assistants serving with 4th and 5th graders will assist kids in diving deeper into God's Word. Lead teachers will share the gospel, while assistant teachers help with tasks and classroom management.
- On Call (1x month) - On-call Harbor Kids volunteers would be prepared to step into any age group if needed, one Sunday per month.
- Harbor Kids Support - Classroom cleaning (1x month) or Craft Prep Crew (1x month) - These two support teams occur during the week to keep our rooms and ministry maintained, prepped, and ready for kids on the weekends.
Student Ministry - WAYK
Weekly
- Boys Small Group Leader - Each Thursday evening (6:00-8:00pm) you will proactively connect with a group of young men, in order to encourage them in their walk with Jesus. Most the connection will come through our small group discussion time, where you will facilitate authentic discussion and prayer for one another.
- Girls Small Group Leader - Each Thursday evening (6:00-8:00pm) you will proactively connect with a group of young women, in order to encourage them in their walk with Jesus. Most the connection will come through our small group discussion time, where you will facilitate authentic discussion and prayer for one another.
- Games Coordinator - You will work with Jarrod to create a fun and engaging environment for our youth through games and activities. This role can have a range of responsibilities from game planning, selection, and preparation all the way through to hosting the games on Thursday nights.
- Hospitality Coordinator - Food makes life fun. This role will oversee our snack and food items for Thursday evening WAYK nights. This role can be done through out the week.