Youth Ministry - Volunteers Needed

Do you love our Lord and want to serve Him by using your God-given talents?
Do you love teenagers?
Do you want to help build a strong and vibrant Youth Community for our parish?

If you answered "yes" to all three questions, you are exactly the one God is calling to be in service for Him and His youth!

Please take time to look over our "Want Ads" and see how you can help our Youth Ministry! For more information and to say "YES!" please call the Youth Ministry Office today!!

Len Beckman
Youth Ministry Director
(714) 639-2900 Ext. 237
lbeckman@hfcathedral.org

The Catholic Youth Community of Holy Family Cathedral needs faith-filled adults who are willing and able to share their faith and love with our wonderful young people! We have openings in the following areas:

Clerical
Food Services
Program Leaders
Computer Technology Specialists
Sports and Recreation
Telecommunications
Transportation
Parent Advisory Board
Project Coordinators
Child Care Providers

Clerical
Immediate day or night openings for:

Bulk Mail Specialist: To fold, staple, label, and prepare materials for mailing. (Fluency in Postal System language is helpful, but not required.) No experience is necessary. We will train you!
Copy Machine Operator: To print small to large printing jobs. No experience is necessary; our copier is very easy to use, we will show you how!
Typist: Must be able to type at least 10 w.p.m. (Hunt n' Peck Method OK.). Experience with computers in general and the computer programs we use (Office 2000 - Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher etc. is helpful, but not necessary. (Hey, if we can put together this brochure, anybody can!)

Benefits include a pleasant working environment, modern equipment, and the satisfaction of providing a much-needed and necessary service to the young people of the parish. - and, hey! - not to mention the huge amount of God-Dollars you will earn!

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Food Services
Youth Ministry has occasional and seasonal openings in the field of Food Services for:

Bakers: Willing to provide home-baked goodies (cookies, cakes, brownies) for various activities.
Cooks: Must be able to plan and cook well-balanced meals (that teens will actually eat!) at retreats and other
special events.
Purchasers: Knowledge of food prices and ability to pick up and deliver food supplies as needed.
Benefits: Those who meet the above criteria will endure the everlasting appreciation of the full and happy stomachs of the Youth Ministry Team and the teens in our Catholic Youth Community!

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Program Leaders
This is a great opportunity for a short term commitment in a team oriented, leadership capacity, serving as a Confirmation Catechist, or as a Small Group Leader for "Teens N' Topics," coach, organizer, or Team Member for specific programs. Program Leaders are needed in the following areas:

Youth Retreats
Chaperon at Social Activities
Service Projects
Confirmation Preparation Catechist
Teens N' Topics Small Group Leader
Fundraising Projects

Successful applicants need to possess an interest and love for working with teenagers. Applicants will need to either possess the knowledge and skills needed OR a sincere desire to learn how to be an effective leader in one of these areas. Training, of course, will be provided!

Benefits include: the chance to put one's own interests and skills to work with young people, opportunities to get to know some great kids, and lots of support and encouragement from the Program Coordinators and the Cathedral Youth Minister.

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Computer Technology Specialist
Ongoing opportunities to provide the Youth Ministry Office with computer and technical support, consulting and recommendations in the incredible changing world of technology! A great opportunity to help those of us who are computer illiterate (what the heck is a mouse?) but are willing to learn.

Benefits include: helping the Youth Ministry Office get "with the program" - hooking into the Internet, creating and maintaining a web site and ministering to youth and their families by E-mail!

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Sports and Recreation
Seasonal openings and one-time openings exist in the area of Sports and Recreation. Openings for coaching and/or playing are available in the following areas:

Volleyball
Softball
Camping
Water Rafting
Basketball
Skiing

Responsibilities can include planning an activity, coaching a team through practice and league or tournament play, or just playing side-by-side with young people in a particular sport activity.

Benefits include having fun with youth, an opportunity to get some much needed exercise (lose weight on us!), a pleasant working atmosphere, and a chance to interact with quality young people.

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Telecommunications
In-Home Service Opportunity: Occasional work in this exciting and expanding area of phone contact. Applicants must enjoy speaking on the phone, and should have a pleasant voice, the ability to devote 1-2 hours at a time (usually in the evening), keep good records and a persistence (bordering on an obsession!) in making return calls.

Benefits include multiple opportunities for good conversation with interesting teens and their parents, helping with a vital part of the Youth Ministry outreach effort, and all this without leaving the comfort of your own home! How about that?!

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Transportation
The following openings exist in the all-important area of Transportation:

Drivers: Needed to haul precious (and sometimes loud, but fun!) cargo of teenagers. Applicants must have a valid California driver's license, be fully insured and should supply their own vehicle (FM radio and/or cassette and/or CD player is optional, but very helpful). Reimbursement for gas expenses is available upon request.
Loan a Van: If you would rather not drive, but have a van, then here's your opportunity! Vans are needed for many activities, in-town and out-of-town. Responsible drivers are available.

Benefits include keeping up on all current youth culture, language and music (hey, look at it this way, it'll help keep you young!), participating in fun activities, and a (possible) tax deduction.

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Parent Advisory Board
No effective Youth Ministry can survive without parent support and input!! We are looking for parents of high school youth to form a Parent Advisory Board which will meet quarterly to review programs, provide input on upcoming plans, and occasionally attend and participate in a Youth Ministry program or activity to observe. Parents need to commit themselves for 1 year (only 4 meetings!).

Benefits include: opportunities to meet with and receive support from other parents, to better understand what is happening in our Youth Ministry, and to provide valuable input into the direction of the Cathedral parish's Youth Ministry program.

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Program Coordinators
Our Youth Ministry is seeking dedicated adults to be part of the Youth Ministry Team. Coordinators are needed in the following areas:

Relationship and Community Building: providing programs and social activities where young people get to know each other in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Community Service: providing programs and activities where young people can be of service to the parish and to the civic community.
Educational Programs: providing programs and activities where young people can learn about our Catholic faith and explore topics and issues of concern to them.
Finance Department: providing programs and activities where young people can raise funds to finance special programs and projects not covered by our generous, but limited budget.

The successful candidates need to be able to commit themselves for either 6 months or 1 year of service, work with a team of youth and adults, and plan and implement programs within their specific areas. Of course, hands-on training and assistance will be given and available on a continuous basis.

Benefits include: a pleasant working environment, active support and direction from the Cathedral Youth Minister, and the opportunity to have a significant impact on youth and the Cathedral parish's ministry with them.

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Child Care Provider
A great opportunity for those who love children! Your gift of baby-sitting during Youth Ministry events will enable other faith-filled adults the opportunity to serve and offer their talents and time to our youth!