Volunteer Opportunities
Administrative Services
Computer Services
Volunteer your services in the church office if you have a thorough understanding of Microsoft products and Windows 2000. Contact Terry Mattix.Contact Terry Mattix
Interior Decor Services
Assist in maintaining a pleasant interior of the church by giving input regarding color selections and placing silk trees, plants and flower arrangements in appropriate areas, especially seasonally and occasionally for special events. Contact Emmette Emswiller.Maintenance
Help with ongoing special projects that involve occasional carpentry, painting and general upkeep of the facility. Use your skills for the Lord. Contact Emmette Emswiler.Contact Emmette Emswiler (326-3000)
Receptionist
Serve as a receptionist in the church office from time to time. Responsibilities include receiving guests and directing phone calls to the proper person. Contact Terry Mattix.Contact Terry Mattix (326-3000)
Sunday Mornings
Lord's Supper Preparation
Prepare elements for the Lord's Supper on Saturday and help coordinate and clean up on Sunday. Contact Gene Stallings (919-510-9533).Contact Gene Stallings (510-9533) 510-9533
Special Events
Join others in the planning and implementation of many special events at Providence such as Summer Celebration, the church anniversary, the Love Feast and churchwide conferences and seminars. Contact Lynn Swanson.
Communication Services
Writing/Editorial Team
Communicate the message of Providence's ministries to its people. We need feature writers for the monthly magazine, Inside Providence. Contact Kristie Melvin.Contact Kristie Melvin (326-3000)
Photographers
We need people to photograph special events at Providence for our publications and archiving purposes. Contact Kristie Melvin.Contact Kristie Melvin (326-3000)
Adult Ministries
Adult Life Classes
Inreach Leaders
Help create an environment of encouragement, friendship and caring among class members.Missions LIFE Class Leader
Help fulfill the Great Commission by creating opportunities for class members to pray for and support missionaries in various ways.Outreach Leaders
Promote interest and willingness to bring unbelievers and non-churched people to class. Maintain contact with class prospects.Prayer LIFE Class leader
Encourage members to pray for each other and organize prayer chains for urgent requests. Teachers Teach a balanced Christian curriculum to adults.
Senior Adults
Serve senior adults (55+) through a LIFE class, the ElderHeart Ministry or through the senior adult council.Contact Nancy Corson (326-3000)
Special Needs Adults
Serve adults (18+) with special learning needs and their caregivers by teaching a special LIFE class, providing respite care, mentoring and offering encouragement.Contact Nancy Corson
Children's Ministries
Awana
Join the Awana team for a weekly Bible-based program on Wednesday evenings.Contact Matt Morgan (326-3000)
MOPS
Serve young mothers as an experienced parent in MOPS. Meets weekly on Wednesday evenings.Contact Wendy Warlick (303-1835)
Providence Kids' Teachers, Helpers, Song Leaders and Story Tellers
Serve during one of the three worship hours in our classes on Sunday morning and attend monthly planning sessions.Contact Kelly Zargo (326-3000)
Paid Childcare
Provide childcare for children while their parents are in various Bible studies and other church activities. Morning and evening opportunities exist.Contact Wendy Warlick (326-3000)
College Ministry
International Student Ministry
There are more than 8,000 international students in the Triangle area and even more international scholars. If you are interested in becoming friends with these students, having them over for a meal in your home, or being part of our team, please get in touch with us.Contact Kevin Wood (326-3000)
Leadership Team
Assist in providing leadership to the overall College Ministry. Get involved with small group Bible studies or outreach to Triangle-area college students. Help us impact the college-age generation to live for His glory.Contact Shirley Doherty (326-3000)
Community Ministries
Downtown Raleigh Outreach
Downtown Raleigh Outreach Providence has the opportunity to join with Church in the Woods ministry to help serve and feed those who are homeless and needy in the downtown Raleigh area every second Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. We will be meeting at Moore Square, just across the street from the Salvation Army. Our church will be providing a hot meal for 100-200 people and sharing the Gospel. We need volunteers to provide, transport and serve food.Contact Megan Bowles 649-0011
Raleigh Gardens Opportunities
In our quest to know Jesus, we want to make Him known in the community by forming friendships and taking advantage of ever discipleship opportunity. Providence has an amazing opportunity to do just that, right in our own backyard. The Raleigh Gardens housing complex is located behind the church. Our ministry outreach to this community has grown over the past year and as we expand the program and get more people involved, we need more volunteers. Please consider making at least a six-week commitment to one of the programs listed in the ongoing ministries section below.
- Kids Club invites elementary-aged children for a time of Bible study, activities and snacks on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. Children are taught and encouraged from the Word of God and enjoy field trips and service projects.
- Youth Night meets on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Middle and high school students enjoy Bible study and games that help us grow in faith. We also have special events and trips.
- Women's Bible Study meets on the second Saturday of every month from 1-3 p.m. and is an awesome opportunity to form relationships, woman to woman and mom to mom. Join us after you drop your child off at Kids' Club. We will discuss spiritual, emotional and general life issues while focusing on God's Word and promises.
- Back-to-School Supply Drive: Many children don't have the opportunity to have new school supplies at the beginning of the school year. We want to provide kids with the tools they need to have a great academic year in school.
- Thanksgiving Outreach provides holiday meals to families in need by collecting specific food items. This outreach is a wonderful opportunity for families to minister to families by hand-delivering food baskets to residents.
- Christmas Toy Store helps parents living in Raleigh Gardens and surrounding communities give their children a wonderful new gift on Christmas morning. More than 50 volunteers are needed to help make this ministry a success.
- Bicycle Outreach: Do you have a bike that needs a new home? Please consider donating your bicycle to our ministry for the kids in Raleigh Gardens. Bikes, helmets (preferably new) and bike parts are needed as we connect with the young ones of this neighborhood. Contact Jeff Danforth (782-0409) or Bob Mishler (422-7663).
Contact Leslie Echerd 405-7007
Jobs for Life
Jobs for Life Jobs For Life is a national organization which helps provide job training and support and enables people to find secure and meaningful employment. It believes that in order to "to lift people out of joblessness, hopelessness, despair, poverty and the roadblocks of circumstance, they need far more than just a job. They need to have a life. A life filled with understanding, confidence, self-control, coaching, learning, guidance, and faith." Providence is a Jobs for Life site location and is searching for volunteers for this exciting new ministry.Contact Ann Pridgen 523-6793
ESL
ESL (English as a Second Language) Ministry If you desire to make an impact in the lives of internationals in our community, consider volunteering with Providence's ESL ministry. The next session of ESL classes will begin August 7 and will run every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. until November 20. We are especially in need of volunteers for teaching ESL (teacher training will be provided) and childcare workers. However, volunteers can also be involved in prayer ministry, social activities and ESL student recruitment. PLEASE NOTE: No knowledge of a foreign language is required to volunteer.Contact Lucy Stack (961-3665)
Disaster Relief and Handyman
Disaster Relief and Handyman Ministry Providence is in the process of forming a Disaster Relief and Recovery Team. Our desire is to be equipped and ready to respond to local or national disasters as well as supply basic handyman services where needed. This team will help give people the love and support they need during critical times in their lives.
The following are current and ongoing construction needs.
Clayton, N.C.: House of Hope would love to have you get involved several available projects and volunteer teams can be any size. Some of the projects are:
- Building a new outdoor food storage building
- Building a new outdoor equipment storage building
- Purchasing and installing a gazebo to be placed between the two houses for relaxation
Gulfport, Miss.: The rebuilding efforts continue following Hurricane Katrina. N.C. Baptist Men are seeking to rebuild 700 homes and are asking for volunteers of all experience levels. Due to the distance of travel to this site, we are seeking teams of approximately 9-12 people who can commit from Monday to Sunday or seven days. Cost is $200 per person to cover all travel, meals and lodging.
Contact Scott Ryals 383-1105
Spanish Bible Study for Women
Spanish Bible Study for Women Do you speak Spanish? Have you ever wanted to study the Bible in Spanish? Join women who are native and non-native speakers to study God's Word together.Contact Maria Bates 767-5128
Prison Ministry
Every Monday night Providence holds Bible studies for young adult inmates at Polk Correctional in Butner. Volunteers are needed to lead a small group discussion. Volunteers must be males over the age of 21.Contact Mel Blinson 847-3371
Evangelism Ministry
Greeters
We want to welcome folks to Providence with the warmth of God's love that comes from our heart. You can help prepare a heart for the seed of the Word. We need men and women ages 18 and older to help at the 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. services.Contact Nick Roark (326-3000)
Ushers
Please consider helping guests feel welcome by assisting them in locating a seat for worship and collect the tithes and offerings. We need men and women ages 18 and older to serve at the 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. services.Contact Nick Roark (326-3000)
Parking
Begin someone's visit to Providence with a warm welcome and courteous guidance to a parking space. Remember, if they can't park, they won't stay. Opportunities for service in this vital area of ministry are needed yearlong.Contact Kevin Nunnery (781-1653)
Welcome Center/ Welcome Kiosk Personnel
Welcome Center Personnel "How do I get to where I need to be?" "Where is the nursery?" "Do you have classes for…?" Guests sometimes need information and directions, and that's what you'll provide. We need of men and women ages 18 and older at the 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. services.Contact Nick Roark (326-3000)
Prison Ministry
Take the Gospel message to the incarcerated of our community. The spiritual hunger in our prisons is great, and there is always a need for more team members.Contact Mel Blinson (847-3371) or Linda Horton (571-8065)
Special Outreach Events
Help coordinate and implement outreach events that will impact friends, family and coworkers with the Gospel. Events include Wrapping at Wal-Mart, Christmas Coffeehouse and more.Contact Shirley Doherty (326-3000)
Library Ministry
Library Team
Members of the library team check in and check out books, videos and audiocassettes. They help guide individual users in selecting materials and are goodwill ambassadors for the library.Contact Nancy Corson (326-3000)
Library Staff
Assist in operating the church library or help design displays and decorate bulletin boards.Contact Nancy Corson (326-3000)
Men's Ministry
Men's Leadership Focus Breakfast Study
This study meets every Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. Team members are needed for cooking, set-up, breakdown, table hosts, greeters and prayer.Men's Neighborhood Huddle Leaders
Lead a small group of 2 to 8 men in accountability, prayer, study and friendship.Contact Joel McDaniel (326-3000)
Men's Outdoor Events
Serve in the efforts to reach men through the venues of hunting, fishing and biking. For information on how you can engage in these efforts.Contact Joel McDaniel (326-3000)
Missions Ministry
Missions Festival Team
Make this year's Missions Festival a focus for the whole family. Help is needed with ministry-specific events, registration, escorting and housing our missionaries, and much more.Contact Lindsey Parker (326-3000)
Missions Team
With the ever-changing face of ministry, communication is of vital importance to our Missions Ministry. There are three areas where you could utilize your gifts and talents on the missions team: prayer, partnership and publicity.Contact Lindsey Parker (326-3000)
Summer Mission Opportunities
During the summer months, there will be several mission trips to choose from for you and your family. Each of us has been given a gift by God to use, and there is a trip that will be just right for you.Contact Lindsey Parker (326-3000)
Prayer Ministry
Aaron and Hur
As Aaron and Hur supported Moses and Joshua, we have the opportunity to support each church service by asking God to anoint the music and teaching of each worship service while the service is taking place. Your commitment would be to pray with others in the chapel during one Sunday morning service per quarter.Contact Judy Gilson (326-3000)
Grandmothers at Prayer
Christian grandmothers join together monthly, responding to God's call to stand in the gap (Ezekiel 22:30). If you are a grandmother, please consider joining with other "GAP" warriors the second Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in room 401.Contact Jackie Brown (851-7141)
Hospital Ministry Prayer Team
Hospital Ministry Prayer Team Pray at home for Providence members and attendees who experience a hospital stay. Also pray for the hospital ministry and follow-up team as they visit those in the hospital and contact those back home.Contact Judy Gilson (326-3000)
Missions Teams
Missions Teams Intercessors agree to pray for the needs and personal requests of those going on Providence missions trips and the urgent requests of missionaries we support.Contact Judy Gilson (326-3000)
MInistry Prayer Teams
Do you have a prayer burden for a specific Providence ministry? Many Providence ministry areas have prayer teams in place that actively pray for that ministry area. The prayer ministry will assist you in joining or forming a team.Contact Judy Gilson (326-3000)
Senior Pastor Prayer Team
This team commits to pray for David Horner on a regular basis. They receive prayer requests, participate in Aaron and Hur, and meet together periodically for prayer and encouragement.Contact Judy Gilson (326-3000)
The Upper Room
The Upper Room is Providence's 24-hour, intercessory prayer ministry. In addition to personal requests, prayers are lifted up regularly for our nation and government, missionaries, salvation of the lost, Providence, area church leaders and members, job seekers, students and more.Contact Lois Douglas (326-3000)
Day Watch
Intercessors agree to pray for one hour (same day, same hour) each week in the Upper Room on Providence's fourth floor between the hours of 5 a.m.-10 p.m. An orientation session is required. Contact Lois Douglas (326-3000).Contact Lois Douglas (326-3000)
Night Watch
Intercessors agree to pray for 30 minutes to one hour per week at home between the hours of 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Non-confidential requests are mailed or e-mailed monthly.Contact Upper Room Office (326-3000)
Anna's Army and Simeon's Soldiers
Intercessors who are restricted from participating in the Upper Room activities because of age, health or practical circumstances may pray at home at any time for non-confidential requests, which are mailed or e-mailed monthly.Contact Upper Room office (326-3000)
Unreached People
Unreached People Focus Group Pursue God's heart for the nations. Join men and women from Providence who come together the first Sunday of the month in room 403 to pray for the 10,000 unreached people groups in the world.Contact Ruth Challener (848-1301)
Wedding Prayer
This prayer team undergirds the couples who are to be married at Providence as well as those in the Providence family being married elsewhere.Contact Lynn Swanson (326-3000)
Shepherding Ministries
Adoption and Orphan Care
Join others in providing leadership through education, coaching and support for this community of believers.Contact Teresa George (556-6808).
Benevolence
Do you have a heart for those less fortunate? Join other Providence members as they work with those who have pressing needs for financial assistance with food, utilities, clothing and other concerns.Contact Larry Gilson (326-3000)
Cup of Cold Water
Do you enjoy helping others in need? This ministry connects people who have practical skills (carpentry, appliance repair, transportation, etc.) with others who have a need for those specific skills.Contact Jim Maas (877-0858)
Empty Arms
Join with others who are mourning either a miscarriage or stillbirth in their family.Contact Kelly Hogan (341-0918)
Flock Leaders
Lead a small, home group of 5 to 20 people in prayer, study and friendship. Open to those who desire to lead or host a small group. Flock group leaders are trained, and groups are helped to form.Contact Becky Estes (326-3000)
God's Recycled Blessings
This ministry matches people in need of household items with those who have useable, workable household items they would like to donate.Contact Jim Maas (877-0858)
Hospital Ministry Team
Minister to families in the congregation through hospital visitation and home follow-up.Contact Larry Gilson (326-3000)
Marriage and Family Ministry
Join others with a passion to promote and to encourage strong and effective marriages and families.Contact Bob Stancil (326-3000)
Marriage Mentors
Mature, experienced couples are needed to encourage other couples in developing strong marriages by sharing what God has taught them.Contact Bob Stancil (326-3000)
Martha Ministry
Provide meals to grieving Providence families during the times of death in their immediate families. Contact Becky Estes (326-3000).Contact Becky Estes (326-3000)
Member Assimilaton Team
Providence typically trains 200 to 250 prospective members each year. The member assimilation team provides leadership and assistance for the new member training process.Contact Bob Stancil (326-3000)
Specialty Group Leaders
Lead a small group of five to 20 people in a special area of study, prayer and friendship.Contact Becky Estes (326-3000)
Stephen Ministry
Training for caregivers begins September 26. Call Brochures are available on the Shepherding Ministries information board in the welcome center lobby.Contact Susan Roeger (847-4218)
Singles Ministry
Singles Leadership
Help provide leadership through LIFE classes on Sunday mornings. Teachers, assistant teachers, class administrators, inreach, outreach and prayer leaders are needed.Contact Bev Benfield (326-3000)
Gathering Team
Gathering Ministry Team Help provide a safe, welcoming, and caring environment for those who attend the Gathering. We need people who are willing to pray, help in the parking lot or serve as greeters or ushers.Contact Jay Veverka (326-3000)
Student Ministries
Refinery
Encourage students to grow deeper in Christ by serving at Refinery, which meets in area homes on the first, third, fourth and fifth Wednesdays of the month. You will have an opportunity to minister to students through fellowship, sincere sharing and study of God's Word.
For the safety of our students, we perform a background check on all volunteers serving with the students at Providence.
Contact Stephanie Briggs (326-3000)
Refuge
Support Student Ministry's monthly night of worship, Refuge. Volunteers are needed to help plan and implement the program including music, drama and games. It is the perfect opportunity to build relationships with middle and high school students. Refuge meets the second Wednesday night of each month.
For the safety of our students, we perform a background check on all volunteers serving with the students at Providence.
Contact Stephanie Briggs (326-3000)
Connections - Sunday School
Help our students mature in their relationship with Christ through Sunday morning Bible studies. Volunteers are needed to teach students, contact them during the week, reach out to visitors, and plan and attend socials.
For the safety of our students, we perform a background check on all volunteers serving with the students at Providence.
Contact Stephanie Briggs (326-3000)
Women's Ministry
LAMBS childcare
Childcare workers are needed to assist in the nursery for the LAMBS Bible Study on Tuesday mornings.Contact Libby Long (562-4085)
Legacy of Love
Use the gifts and talents that God has given you to encourage other women with practical training.Contact Karen Noon (881-9097) or Chris Scheuer (847-6274)
Women's Mentoring
Mature Christian women are needed to share and invest themselves in the lives of younger believers through the mentoring program.Contact Cathy Sullivan (785-0833)
Women's Ministry Assistance
Volunteers are needed to help with organizing and preparing for women's fellowships, service projects, retreats and other women's events scheduled throughout the year.Contact Karen Reimer (326-32000)
Worship Ministry
Kidz Praise
Help direct our children's choirs on Sunday evenings from September to April. Directors should have a music or education background. Helpers are needed to assist directors.Contact Crystal Moran (325-9789)
Multimedia
Operate lighting, sound, video or Pro-presenter for the Sunday services and special presentations. Some experience preferred, but training is available.Contact Dave Burton (326-3000)
Choir
Participate on a year-round basis to provide music for worship services, seasonal programs and special presentations. No audition is necessary, but a heart for worship is required. Rehearsals are every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is provided.Contact Nan Honeycutt (326-3000)
Providence Worship Orchestra
Support a variety of weekly worship services as well as seasonal programs and special presentations. Requires an audition and a minimum of high school playing experience and rehearses every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is provided.Contact Nan Honeycutt (326-3000)
Stage Help, Make-Up, Set Construction and Costumes
Learn to work with stage and specialty makeup, help with construction of sets, assist with props or work backstage at seasonal programs and special presentations. We also need help repairing, designing and sewing costumes.Contact Sheri Clawson (326-3000)
Worship Teams
If you are interested in using the gifts God has given you to help lead worship on Sunday mornings, try out for the Sunday morning worship teams. Teams consist of vocalists and a rhythm section (i.e. keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, hand percussion). All musicians must be proficient in sight reading and learning by ear.Contact Brian Megilligan (326-3000)
