(MSFF) Volunteer Opportunities
Good Shepherd Catholic Church

It is crucial that we surround our young people with a supportive, vibrant faith-filled community, rooted in their home, which enables them to enthusiastically respond to God's action. A thriving faith community that prays, learns and serves together; that walks the journey of faith together as a family will, hopefully, help young people experience the constant presence and action of God in their lives.

Parent involvement is a key aspect of the MSFF program. The purpose of MSFF is to assist you (the parent) as the primary formers of your teen's faith. In doing so, we anticipate your involvement as a volunteer within our program in whatever capacity you can give – time and talent. Volunteer needs are various and necessary to support the current teaching team and help distribute the level of effort for the MSFF program that has been carried by a team that is small in number, however passionate in heart to give of their time and talents.

We look forward to collaborating with you, forming youth in their faith and preparing for Confirmation – all part of the lifelong process of growing in grace and wisdom.

Please review the volunteer opportunities listed below and tell us where your time and talents are best suited to Inspire, Develop and Strengthen our MSFF Program. We seek both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking individuals, (also can be bilingual) in preparing Good Shepherd's diverse group of God's children.

A detailed list of time commitments for each opportunity specified will be discussed at our Parent Meetings, however, if you feel compassionate about becoming involved beforehand, feel free to contact Claudia DiRosario, dirosario@gs-cc.org

• Core Team Members – individuals who feel strongly about developing materials and ideas to make the MSFF Program dynamic and exciting. This is a great opportunity for creative thinkers and planners.
• Presenters/Teachers – individuals who by the grace of the Holy Spirit are gifted with enthusiastically teaching and educating the children of God. This is a great opportunity for Catechists and those who enjoy not just teaching, but learning while teaching.
• Group Leaders – individuals working well in a small group setting to lead activities and facilitate group interaction, answering questions and build relationships among the group, encouraging all to participate in learning from each other
• Logistical Assistants – energetic and enthusiastic individuals, who can participate in giving of their time and talents before, during and/or after classes, working within a team environment and have good organizational skills:
• Set-up and break-down for classes (need 12 parents)
• Organizing materials for small group discussions (need 4 parents)
• Distribution of materials in small groups such as: pencils, clip boards, poster paper (need 10 parents)
• Preparing and posting directional signs, directing students and parents as they arrive (need 12 parents)
• Collecting hand-outs and supplies, including cleaning up after classes (need 10 parents)
• Basic AV (audio-visual) and computer knowledge to assist in preparation of slides and presentations (need 2 parents)
• Microphone assistants will help to ensure batteries are replaced, and confirm they are in good working order, and distribute to presenters as well as store them after classes (need 2 parents)
• Food and beverage helpers for special events – organizing edibles and drinks, serving and cleaning afterwards (need 6 parents)
• Administrative assistants to help organize paperwork, books, and student files, put binders together for class lessons, and archiving materials from past classes (need 4 parents)
• Decorating assistants to create a fun environment in the hall with balloons, posters, and other paraphernalia as appropriate to class teaching/content (need 4 parents)