Join the JoyKids Team!

We minister to several hundred children weekly. This requires a substantial number of volunteers. This is where you come in. Whether you enjoy holding babies, telling Bible stories, singing songs, playing guitar, working with puppets or even assisting with office work, there is a place for you. We will work together to find a place where you can use your God-given gifts to invest in the lives of children. You don’t have to be an expert. Each member of our team has one thing in common: a passion for children. If you have a heart to love God and a desire to work with children, then you have the two basic ingredients necessary to become a leader in children’s ministry. You do not need a degree in early childhood development or elementary education to be a great leader. At Community Church of Joy we are thorough with our new leader application and interview process and we work diligently to establish guidelines to ensure a safe, secure and loving environment for the children.

The following is a list of requirements volunteers must meet before entering a classroom:

• Be a member or regular attendee for a minimum of 6 months, consecutively.
• Complete an application including background information and references.
• Have Pastoral staff approval.
• Fingerprint procedure and criminal background check.
• Attendance of an orientation and training class.

If you just want to talk to someone who can guide you to the right opportunity for you, please contact Vanessa Garcia at vanessag@joyonline.org.

Opportunities to Serve
If you are interested in using your gifts and talents to serve in Children's ministry, please fill out this Volunteer Form and turn it into Vanessa Garcia in Kid Kountry or email your information to vanessag@joyonline.org.

Nursery (9:45 Service)
Time Commitment: Approx. 2 hours on a Sunday morning.

Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Lead Teacher
Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.

Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.

Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Teacher
Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.

Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.

Nursery (11:15 Service)
Time Commitment: Approx. 2 hours on a Sunday morning.

Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Lead Teacher
Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.

Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.

Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Teacher
Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.

Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.

Helping Hands Through the Week
Assist with childcare during on-campus ministry programs. You may serve as often as you want.

Day Ministry Program Times
Wednesdays Mom to Mom: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Thursdays Precious Moments: 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Preschool (9:45 Service)

Sunday Morning Shepherd
Responsibilities: Guide a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-year old class to Children's Worship and learning activities during the 9:45 service. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.

Assistant Shepherd
Responsibilities: Assist in guiding a 3-,4-,5- or 6-year old class to Children's Worship and learning activities during the 9:45 service.

Bible Games Leader
Responsibilities: Using provided materials, plan and implement Bible learning activities in Kid Kountry Lobby. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible verse using materials provided by Children's Ministry.

Snack Leader
Responsibilities: Set up snack in Kid Kountry Lobby. Clean up. (Snack will be provided.) Time Commitment: 10:15 - 11:00 each Sunday (can alternate with additional volunteers).

Craft Leader
Responsibilities: Using provided materials plan and implement art activities in Kid Kountry Lobby. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point using materials provided by Children's Ministry.

Preschool (11:15 Service)

Sunday School Teacher
Responsibilities: Prepare a weekly lesson plan based on the curriculum, for 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-year old class. Time Commitment: Prep time at home and Sunday Morning for September through May.

Sunday School Asst. Teacher
Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed. Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings for September through May.

Elementary (9:45 Service)

Sunday Morning Shepherd
Responsibilities: Guide 2nd through 3rd and 4th through 5th grade classes through Children's Worship and small group activities during the 9:45 service. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.

Assistant Shepherd
Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Shepherd, assisting as needed. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.

Worship Team
Responsibilities: Leads songs for Children's Worship, interacts with children during service. Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Bible Story Skit Team
Responsibilities: Review and prepare for weekly demonstration of the Bible Story, Bible Verse, and Bible point. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Tech Team
Responsibilities: Turn on or set up all AV equipment as needed for service. Have basic understanding of transition and script. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Bible Point Activity Leader
Responsibilities: Using provided materials plan and implement Bible point activates. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and gathering of materials required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Elementary (11:15 Service)

Sunday Morning Shepherd
Responsibilities: Guide 2nd through 3rd and 4th through 5th grade classes through Children's Worship and small group activities during the 11:15 service. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.

Assistant Shepherd
Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Shepherd, assisting as needed. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.

Bible Story Skit Team
Responsibilities: Review and prepare for weekly demonstration of the Bible Story, Bible Verse, and Bible point. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Bible Point Activity Leader
Responsibilities: Using provided materials plan and implement Bible point activates. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and gathering of materials required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Tech Team
Responsibilities: Turn on or set up all AV equipment as needed for service. Have basic understanding of transition and script. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Hospitality

Prayer Team
Responsibilities: Meet weekly to pray for Children's Ministry.

Kid Kountry Greeters
Responsibilities: Be present in Kid Kountry Lobby to greet parents and children before and after services. Time Commitment: Arrive 30 minutes before and after service. Choice of service. You may serve as often as you want. Monthly sign up.

Worship Center Information Table Greeter
Responsibilities: Be present in Worship Center Lobby at the Children's Ministry Table. Greet parents and children before and after services and answer questions about Children's Ministry in addition to assisting visitors in finding their way around campus. Time Commitment: Arrive 30 minutes before and after service. Choice of service. You may serve as often as you want. Monthly sign up.

Volunteer Coordinator
Responsibilities: Work with Children's Ministry Staff to coordinate volunteers for Sunday Morning Services and various community outreach events.

Puppet Team Leader
Responsibilities: To direct and coordinate the puppet ministry. Conduct weekly practices, develop programs, and work with Children's Ministry staff to involve puppet team in different ministries. Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsals required and performance times as scheduled.

Office Support
Responsibilities: Helps Children's Ministry team with office needs and special projects as needed. You may serve as often as you want.

Large Event Task Force Member
Responsibilities: An individual willing to serve on a team to help behind the scenes to promote and organize a large community event for Children's Ministry. Time Commitment: As needed.