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Assist the Vital Aging Ministries Team staff in a variety of tasks such as filing, mailings, word processing, data entry, organizing, etc. Commitment: Flexible. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Serve on the SALT Steering Team to develop and coordinate the life enrichment program with 13 other churches in Dakota County. Commitment: One meeting most months.
Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Drive the fifteen passenger van for Sunday 9:45 a.m. worship service. Makes 3 stops on a regular route. Training provided. Men and women drivers welcome. No special license required. Commitment: One Sunday morning about every 6 weeks.
Contact: Kari Snyder
Phone: 952-898-9357
Email: ksnyder@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Provide rides to Sunday worship and special worship services for seniors who are no longer able to drive. Training provided. Commitment: Flexible.
Contact: Kari Snyder
Phone: 952-898-9357
Email: ksnyder@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Visit seniors in the congregation who reside in their homes or senior residences. Activities might include reminiscing, playing games, listening, reading aloud, etc. Training provided. Commitment: 1-2 hour/month. Flexible days. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Provide meals for seniors who are lonely, being discharged from the hospital or rehabilitation centers, or in a life transition such as grief. Commitment: Flexible. Contact: Anita Elliott
Phone: 952-898-9353
e-mail: aelliott@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Make phone calls to people 75+ to check on how they are doing and to develop a relationship. Commitment: Flexible.
Contact: Anita Elliott
Phone: 952-898-9353
e-mail: aelliott@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Assist seniors with setting up computers; train them on how to send/receive e-mails, how to access the internet, and insert photos. A background check will be necessary as you will be entering a senior's home. Commitment: Flexible. Contact: Kari Snyder
Phone: 952-898-9357
Email: ksnyder@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Lead one-half hour services in senior housing facilities one time a month. This will include hymn-singing, reading scripture, providing a short message, serving communion. Training and materials provided. Commitment: 2 hrs./month or on-call. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Assist the worship leader by accompanying hymns on the piano, organ or guitar for worship services at a long-term care facility and/or leading the music. Time commitment: 10:00 a.m. 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Wed. of the month. Does not have to be for all three weeks. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Transport residents in wheelchairs to worship services, small groups, or Bible studies at Augustana Regent. Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Commitment: Flexible; does not have to be weekly. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Knit or crochet prayer shawls to deliver to those in hospitals, hospices, or care centers. Time commitment: Flexible.
Contact:Contact: Anita Elliott
Phone: 952-898-9353
e-mail: aelliott@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Make birthday cards for those 65+ in the congregation. May use computer, stamps, or a variety of techniques. Time commitment: As you like.
Contact:Contact: Anita Elliott
Phone: 952-898-9353
e-mail: aelliott@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Write a 300 word devotion to senior adults, based on the sermon topic of the week. Senior Walk is sent to churches throughout the U.S. as well as to seniors in the congregation. Training provided. Commitment: Depending on the number of writers and your own speed at writing. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Facilitate a small group in senior adult homes, senior independent housing or assisted living facilities. Group could study the Bible or another spiritual topic of interest to seniors. One hour a week for 6-8 weeks. Resources provided if needed. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Serve coffee and treats at small groups in senior residences. Treats provided. Mon. a.m. or Thurs. p.m. Commitment: 1 hr/month.
Contact:Contact: Anita Elliott
Phone: 952-898-9353
e-mail: aelliott@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Bake two dozen treats for small groups at senior residences. Commitment: Once every 4-6 months.
Contact: Sally DeVries
Phone: 952-892-3831
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Develop one yearly special event for senior adults, such as the Scandinavian Meal or Celebration of Years Dinner. Includes recruiting volunteers to decorate, set-up, serve, and scheduling entertainment/speaker. Event is catered. Commitment: 6-10 hours/year. Contact: Gloria Swanson
Phone: 952-898-9358
Email: gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Mission Outpost
Join a team that sorts food, clothing, hygiene products and household supplies and distributes them to community households. Mon. or Thurs.
Furniture Donations
We invite you to prayerfully donate your good used furniture to our furniture ministry. We have convenient at-the-door pick-up service! Our volunteers will brighten your day with their gratitude and smiles on behalf of the families that receive the furniture. Call 952-898-9310 to donate furniture or to volunteer for this ministry.
Missions contact: Eric Elton at eelton@princeofpeaceonline.org.
and Pat Jarvi at pjarvi@princeofpeaceonline.org
Tanzania/Honduras Diaper Project
Make diapers out of t-shirts. Project group meets the 2nd Wed/month in the atrium of the CLC.
Contact: Maureen: 952-594-1838 |
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Sunday Morning Receptionist
Use your gifts to help with Welcome Center activities. Training provided. Commitment: Flexible.
Administrator/Receptionist
The Welcome Center has a need for administrative help during Mon.-Fri. Tasks would be to answer the phone and do a variety of other tasks. Training provided. Commitment: Flexible.
Contact: Martha West
Phone: 952-898-9393
Email: mwest@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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The finance office has a need for volunteers to stuff envelopes periodically. If you enjoy working with a team we would like to have you join us! Training provided. Commitment: 2-3 hours on a Monday morning every few months. Contact: Mary Frampton
Phone: 952-898-9390
Email: mframpton@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Kind and caring adults are needed to rock babies, help a preschooler with a craft project, or tell a Bible story. Help is needed many week-day mornings as well as some evenings. Commitment: Flexible. Contact: Jeanne Kalsow
Phone: 952-898-9378
Email: jkalsow@princeofpeaceonline.org |
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Toy Washer
People of all ages are needed to wash the toys in the CDLC. Training provided. Commitment: Flexible.
Story Reader
What fun you will have reading stories to the preschoolers! Training provided. Commitment: Flexible.
Contact: Sue Linden
Phone: 952-898-9346
Email: slinden@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Sr. High Small Group Mentor
Be a mentor or co-mentor throughout the school year for a group of 8-10 High School students. Training provided. Commitment: Wed. nights; 7:00-8:30.
Sr. High Greeter/Hospitality
Be a welcoming face and helping hand as students are arriving for Sr. High Ministry Training provided. Treat Provider
Provide treats for the Student Leadership Teams and/or Adult Mentors - Various dates throughout the year. Call leaders Josh Sutherland for available dates.
Contact: Josh Sutherland
Phone: 952-898-9368
Email: jsutherland@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Advance slides for the 4 screens during worship (songs, announcements, etc). Must be computer friendly, dependable. Training provided on a Tuesday evening. Commitment: Flexible. Contact:Damon Kalar
Phone: 952-898-9306
Email: dkalar@princeofpeaceonline.org. |
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Multiple volunteer opportunities exist for those wanting to use their God-given gifts to serve at Prince of Peace. Please contact the following people if you want to share in ministry with us:
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