Christian Volunteer Roles

We are a Charity Christian Organization based in Manchester and we are looking for a trustee who will join our board. By becoming a trustee for us mean you will be happy with our aims and objectives.

You must be a born again Christian with either trusteeship experience or any professional background. Someone with no trusteeship experience or no any professional background would be considered also as long as you are happy with our aims and objectives

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us as soon as possible for more info or to apply.

**NOTE** UK RESIDENTS ONLY *** ANY OTHER  APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE UK WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED ***

Are you a Christian passionate about gospel music? Then we need your involvement with us.

We are looking for a Christian passionate about gospel music to become our volunteer music leader.

We are an organization based in Manchester and so a person based in Manchester would be perfect but if you live outside Manchester and okay to be travelling come weekly or to connect online, thats fine also. In all we do in music, we do them for the Lord.

If you are interested, please get in touch or apply within here.

We look forward to hearing from you

Are you a minister of the gospel with experience of preaching, teaching or mentoring others in the ways of the Lord? Then you are welcome to join us as volunteer Evangelist.

We are looking for someone with passion for souls and for God's people who will be able to feed them with God's word for their spiritual edification.

If you are a new minister of the gospel and are looking for a place to use your passion of sharing God's word, you are welcome to apply also .

We are based here in Manchester. Ideally, ability to meet in person for some meetings will be great but remote/hybrid will be considered also.

Apply today if this interests you

Ministries Committee Lay Members - The Methodist Church in Great Britain

Are you a member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to use your skills, expertise and gifts in a new way? Could you make a significant contribution to an important committee in the Methodist Church?

We are seeking two new lay members of the Ministries Committee to start as soon as possible, initially for a term of three years, renewable for a further 3 years if desired.

The Ministries Committee reports to the Connexional Council, the trustee body of the Methodist Church in Great Britain. The Committee is charged with responsibility to keep in constant review the life of the Methodist Church as it relates to Ministries, ordained and lay, to reflect strategically and review ministries related work that will enable the ministry and mission of the Church to be more effective, and to review the formational and support needs of those who exercise lay and ordained ministry on behalf of the Church.  Working collaboratively with other committee members and with the Mission Committee and Resourcing Committee, you will be experienced in chairing committees and bring a range of circuit experiences and other experiences of the Methodist Church to the work of the Ministries Committee.

In order to ensure a diverse mix of lay and ordained members of the committee, applications are particularly invited from lay members of the Methodist Church in Britain including Local Preachers and Worship Leaders. You are encouraged to apply if you feel that overall your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements. You will have some experience of serving on a church body and some experience or interest in cross-cultural ministry, stationing, candidating or training.

We aim to build a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. In line with our commitment to the Justice, Dignity, and Solidarity (JDS) Strategy, we particularly welcome expressions of interest from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals, as well as lay members, women, and those still developing their careers. We are committed to fairness, and all applications will be assessed on merit.

If you would like to speak to someone about this role then please see the contact details on our website. 

Closing Date: Monday 17 February 2025

Interviews will be held on: Friday 28 February 2025 in person, at Methodist Church House, 25 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SF

Chair of the Ministries Committee and Deputy Chair of the Ministries Committee (two roles) – The Methodist Church in Great Britain

From 1 September 2025

Are you a member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to build on your established committee chairing skills, your expertise and gifts in a new way? Could you make a significant contribution to an important committee in the Methodist Church?

We are seeking a new Chair and Deputy Chair for the Ministries Committee to start 1 September 2025, initially for a term of three years, renewable for a further 3 years if appropriate.

The Ministries Committee reports to the Connexional Council, the trustee body of the Methodist Church in Great Britain. The Committee is charged with responsibility to keep in constant review the life of the Methodist Church as it relates to Ministries, ordained and lay, to reflect strategically and review ministries related work that will enable the ministry and mission of the Church to be more effective, and to review the formational and support needs of those who exercise lay and ordained ministry on behalf of the Church.  Working collaboratively with other committee members and with the Mission Committee and Resourcing Committee, you will be experienced in chairing committees and bring a range of circuit experiences and other experiences of the Methodist Church to the work of the Ministries Committee.

Applications are invited from both lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain. Please indicate whether you are applying for the Chair or Deputy Chair role. You are encouraged to apply if you feel that overall your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements. You will have some experience or interest in cross-cultural ministry, stationing, candidating or training.

We aim to build a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. In line with our commitment to the Justice, Dignity, and Solidarity (JDS) Strategy, we particularly welcome expressions of interest from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals, as well as lay members, women, and those still developing their careers. We are committed to fairness, and all applications will be assessed on merit.

If you would like to speak to someone about these roles then please contact us. Details are available via our website. 

Closing Date: Monday 24 February 2024

Interviews: on Thursday 6 March 2025 (and possibly Friday 7 March 2025) in person, at Methodist Church House, 25 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SF

Voluntary Discipleship Ambassadors (part time)

ETS is a small but growing UK based Christian charity, which is looking to expand its discipleship and evangelism training throughout the UK and the English-speaking nations.

We are looking for a people of faith who can identify with our aims; a mature Christian who is comfortable in networking with Church leaders.  Although this is a voluntary position, we anticipate that this role may be salaried at some point in the future.

In our present phase, we require Ambassadors in all regions of the UK. As an ETS Ambassador, you will be our first contact to many pastors and leaders in both the UK and to other English-speaking nations. Therefore, your main role is to open doors and to reflect our passion and ability to make disciples of all nations, through our unique one-day training and manuals.  Once the door of opportunity has been opened, we can take over and explain in more detail. 

As our ETS Ambassador, your role will involve reaching out to churches to promote our discipleship and evangelism training. This will be by targeted emails, letters, and phone calls, which will be backed up and supported by our Admin and Fundraising Officers.

ETS is based in Peterborough, and we expect any applicant to work from home/remote (hybrid) along with attending meetings over zoom. We will only interview applicants who are UK based. There may be occasional team meetings at Allia Business Centre, Peterborough, but traveling costs will be reimbursed, along with phone calls and other approved expenses.

Salary: This is a voluntary role and you are expected to pay your own taxes (if applicable)

Hours of work: This is a part-time role and we will negotiate the hours per month, but these can be carried out at different times during the week.

We would require a commitment of three months, with the possibility of extension.

Safeguarding: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Providing a confidential non-judgemental listening ear to Residents and Staff. Supporting those wishing to develop their spiritual journey from a Christian perspective. The role will be based across one of our hostels in Watford, Borehamwood, Bishop's Stortford, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield or High Wycombe, 

Activities include:

• Proactively engaging with Residents and staff to build safe relationships and trust
• Offering a ‘listening ear’ to all and giving emotional support
• Sensitively discerning when to offer prayer and support from a Christian perspective, and when to use faith based language
• Be inclusive and welcoming to people of all religious faiths and none, referring people to other faith communities as appropriate
• Working alongside support staff, volunteers & local agencies
• Maintaining records of support and feeding back concerns about Resident welfare to Staff/Line Manager.
• Attend regular volunteer team meetings
• Being proactive in seeking spiritual and emotional support for your own benefit as this is a challenging role.

Additional activities could include:

• Facilitating group work for example: Retreat Programme, Bible Study, prayer or Mental Health Support.
• Welcoming new Residents by phone or in person
• Leading or helping with Chaplaincy lead events: Easter/Christmas activities, Remembrance Services
• Being an ambassador for YMCA’s mission in local Churches

Skills/Qualities/Experience:

• Be a good and active listener who can support others
• Be of a friendly, welcoming and cheerful disposition
• Self-motivated, reliable and punctual
• Sensitivity and courage to care for people experiencing a range of distressing situations including: grief, trauma, poor mental health, substance misuse, suicidal thoughts.
• A commitment to your own spiritual development
• A good understanding of the Christian faith, as well as some understanding of other faith traditions
• Ability to use both faith and non-faith based language, as appropriate
• Good communication skills in English; in person & over the phone
• A willingness to learn new things and get stuck in
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values
• Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have

Training Support:

• A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided
• A one day ‘Chaplaincy Essentials’ training, plus a menu of additional training will be made available
• Online training: Safeguarding (Adults & Young People), Fire Awareness, Manual Handling
• Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings with your line-manager
• Team meetings and social events
• Mileage and expenses may be payable

You will need 2 x references and a DBS (we will apply for and fund this). 

Summary

Could you combine nursing skills, compassion and faith to offer care in body, mind and spirit?
Could you support people experiencing homelessness?

Detailed description

You could be part of our exciting pilot project as a volunteer Parish Nurse offering life-transforming whole-person healthcare, working alongside Chaplains, Complex Needs and Housing Support Workers.

 As a YMCA Parish Nurse you would:

• Help service users identify issues and self-manage their wellbeing so they flourish in body, mind and spirit. This might be 1:2:1 or in a group setting.
• Signpost, support, and provide information and reassurance enabling service users to access NHS and other professional or community support as well as internal support from YMCA colleagues and projects.
• Offer spiritual care from a Christian perspective, such as prayer or acts of worship
• Be instrumental in supporting the project develop in this pilot phase

Training for this role is provided by PNMUK as part of their on-going programme of support and personal development for Parish Nursing nationally. The next course is 15-17th November with follow-up online sessions.

This project is being developed and lead by One YMCA’s Chaplaincy Team, together with our Medium Complex Intensive Support Service (MCISS) and supported by Parish Nursing Ministries UK (PNMUK).

The Chaplaincy Team offer life-transforming spiritual care and pastoral support. For us Chaplaincy is about journeying with people, inspired by the life, example and teaching of Jesus. Our vision for Chaplaincy is to see even more of our service users and staff thriving through experiencing the love of God for themselves. Following a re-shaping of our work, Chaplaincy is now part of the newly formed Christian Mission team, which is at the heart of this growing charity. 

YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by and faithful to our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive, and energising communities where young people can truly belong, contribute, and thrive.

What volunteers need�� Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

�� Reimbursement of costs�� Extra support

The Vacancy

Volunteer Position - Convener of the Liturgy and Worship Sub-Committee

Are you a member of the Methodist Church seeking to use your skills, expertise and gifts in liturgy and worship in a new way?

Do you have a good understanding and a range of experience of Methodist worship and liturgy?  Are you able to participate in open critical debate and listen to a diversity of perspectives?  Can you help a diverse and creative group to work together collaboratively and constructively? Could you oversee the work of an important and hard working body in the Methodist Church?

We are seeking a new Convener of the Liturgy and Worship Sub-Committee of the Faith and Order Committee to start from 1 September 2025, for a term of up to six years. If not already a member of the Faith and Order Committee, the Convener would be appointed to that Committee as well. The Secretary of the Committee, the Revd Dr Mark Rowland, is always happy to have informal conversations about the work of the Sub-Committee (and the Faith and Order Committee itself) 

Expressions of interest are invited from lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain. The expression of interest form is embedded into the system, so if you are interested then please select "Apply now".

Closing date: 2 February 2024

Discernment Conversations to be held: 10 February 2024

The Vacancy

Volunteer Position - Members of the Liturgy and Worship Sub-Committee

Are you a member of the Methodist Church seeking to use your skills, expertise and gifts in liturgy and worship in a new way?

Do you have a good understanding and a range of experience of Methodist worship and liturgy?  Are you able to participate in open critical debate and listen to a diversity of perspectives?  Can you help a diverse and creative group to work together collaboratively and constructively? Could you contribute to the work of an important and hard working body in the Methodist Church?

We are seeking new members of the Liturgy and Worship Sub-Committee of the Faith and Order Committee to start from 1 September 2025, for a term of up to six years. The Secretary of the Committee, the Revd Dr Mark Rowland, is always happy to have informal conversations about the work of the Sub-Committee (and the Faith and Order Committee itself) 

Expressions of interest are invited from lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain. The expression of interest form is embedded into the system, so if you are interested then please select "Apply now".

Closing date: 2 February 2025

Discernment Conversations to be held: 10 February 2025

The Vacancy

Volunteer Position - Members of the Faith and Order Committee

Are you a member of the Methodist Church seeking to use your theological skills, expertise and gifts in a new way?

Do you have a good understanding of Methodist theology, doctrine and polity?  Are you able to participate in open critical debate and listen to a diversity of perspectives?  Are you able to engage critically with a variety of documents?  Do you have research and drafting skills?  Do you have a particular area of theological interest?  Could you make a significant contribution to an important and hard working body in the Methodist Church?

Expressions of interest are invited from lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain. The Committee wishes to increase diversity amongst its membership, and therefore would particularly welcome applications from lay and minority ethnic members of the Church.

Once you have completed your application, you will be contacted for 2 referee contacts.

Closing date: 2 February 2025

Discernment Conversations to be held on: 10/11 February 2025

The Trustee Chairperson will provide strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring the charity’s mission is fulfilled. The Chairperson will be pivotal in steering the organisation towards achieving its goals while maintaining its Christian ethos. This role requires a blend of strategic vision, leadership, and a deep commitment to Christian values.

Girls Brigade is a prominent Christian charity committed to, help children and young people to grow as followers of Jesus through providing weekly activities to support their physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. 

Can you offer your support to a young person via mentoring?

FCCT are looking for volunteers of the Christian faith to play a supportive role by actively mentoring young offenders (aged 15-21 in HMP/YOI Feltham) and to offer support under the ‘7 pathways to Reducing Reoffending’:

FCCT offer support under the seven pathways to reducing reoffending, including signposting to relevant organisations:

• Accommodation
• Education, Training and Employment (ETE)
• Health
• Drug and Alcohol Misuse
• Finance, Benefits and Debts
• Children & Families
• Attitudes, Thinking and Behaviour
• Faith

Our aim is to help young people overcome hardships and make the positive transition back into wider society and to help to reduce reoffending rates.

Scope of Volunteer Main Role and Duties (not exhaustive):

Mentoring Arm:

1. Work through a ‘Discharge List’ systematically, cross referencing with the Operations Manager, so as not to duplicate any work or contact with the young people (primarily of Christian faith).
2. Hand out and (where needed) help complete ‘Questionnaires’ given to young people from the ‘Discharge List’, in order to ascertain what type of job or education sector the young person would be interested in going into. Forms to be given to the Operations Manager afterwards.
3. Follow up with a one-to-one session – register the young person to the FCCT programme and completing relevant paperwork, which will include our ‘Client Profile Form’ and ‘Consent Form’.
4. Update a shared ‘Client Spreadsheet’ which will be used to capture data information, as to the young people that FCCT are engaging with.
5. If required, identify relevant Churches etc for the young people to attend post release and contact said religious establishments, to understand their referral criteria and then make relevant referrals, where required.
6. Collect testimonials from the young people in relation to the support FCCT have offered them.
7. Mentoring of young people 
8. Make or facilitate family contacts for resettlement purposes, in relation to the young people.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following attributes:

• Commitment: Shows commitment to the organisation, its values and its clients, understanding that the building of trust and consistency is key, in terms of the clientele FCCT work with.
• Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing. An ability to communicate effectively with young people would also be an added benefit.
• Resilience: Demonstrates patience and understanding in the face of challenges.
• Professionalism: Complies with all FCCT policies and procedures, particularly regarding Safeguarding, GDPR etc.
• Non-judgemental: Demonstrates empathy and openness and does not impose personal values or conscious or unconscious bias.
• Solution focused: Can help to identify issues and meets challenges with optimism and offers solutions, seeing them as an opportunity to learn.

Training and Support

We will provide all the necessary training. Training will be provided on an ongoing basis and volunteers will be given a full induction of the organisation and how the projects run.

Time Required

FCCT ask for a minimum of 8 hours a month. Due to the flexibility of the role, the hours can be distributed over different days between the core hours of 9am - 5pm, including Sundays. We are for a commitment of at least a year with the project, due to the flexibility of the role.

Benefits for Mentors Include

Volunteer Expenses will be paid

Training given, which includes modules such as an Introduction to Mentoring, The Criminal Justice System, Communication Skills etc

FCCT staff can provide references for other job/opportunities

Client front-facing work with people with complex needs

Liaison with statutory agencies within the prison

Liaison with community organisations

Liaison with other volunteers

Student Placements

MissionAssist supports a range of Christian organisations around the globe, without charge. This is achieved by a network of volunteers giving their time and talents freely, for the opportunity to serve world mission without leaving home.

The charity is looking to appoint at least two additional Trustees. Prior experience of being a trustee is not essential as guidance can be provided for first-time trustees. Applications would be particularly welcome from people who can offer one or more of the following: experience of volunteering; remote working; international mission, professional legal or financial knowledge; passion to help others share the gospel and make scripture accessible.

All stages of the application process include opportunities to ask questions and receive support, including during an initial informal chat, a formal interview, then before and after observing a trustees' meeting online.

Note there is no requirement for trustees to relocate and the charity does not sponsor visas.