Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Opportunities
Parents' Night Out
May 3, 2024
Parents' Night Out is an outreach event designed to extend the Gospel to unchurched families in our community. By offering low-cost childcare, Parents’ Night Out seeks to lower the barrier to entry into our church building and to foster meaningful relationships between PCPC members and the families who attend, with the ultimate goal of sharing the Gospel. In order to make Parents' Night Out a success, we need help in the following ways:
1) Greeters: build relationships with neighborhood families by greeting parents as they drop off and pick up their kids. Greeters can volunteer for drop off (6:00-6:30 pm), pick up (8:30-9 pm), or the whole night.
2) Childcare Volunteers: guide kids through a fun schedule of activities while their parents enjoy the night out, with the goal of sharing the Gospel and making kids feel safe, loved, and valued so that they want to come back to church.
Volunteers of all ages welcomed. Parents can bring their children with them to volunteer (and can sign up for a future Parents' Night Out in exchange). MinistrySafe training is required.
Helping Hands
August 24, 2024
Be the hands and feet of Jesus and join the deacons and other volunteers to help single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness by doing odd jobs (light repairs, maintenance, and minor jobs) around their homes.
We will meet at PCPC at 8 a.m. in the Oak Lawn West Meeting room on Saturday, March 23. There will be a light breakfast, instructions, prayer, and assignments for jobs that can be completed within a four-hour period.
Ongoing Opportunities
Childrens
Children's Ministry Volunteers
Ongoing
Would you prayerfully consider serving with PCPC Kids on Sunday mornings? Our classrooms are full of young worshippers, ages 3 months – 5th grade, that need to be fed with God's Word and cared for by the body of Christ. Our children are the future of the church, and we want to extend Christ to them! We invite you to join us as we answer the Lord's call to declare His mighty acts to this next generation. We have opportunities to serve at both 9:30 and 11 a.m. on a monthly, twice-a-month, or weekly rotation. Any adult (or youth under 18) certified through our PCPC Safety System can serve. Youth volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult family member. To find out more, please fill out this interest form, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss how God can best use your gifts to make disciples of these young worshippers.
First Friday & bEfriend Volunteers
Ongoing
Join us on the 1st Friday of every month to care for children with special needs and their siblings! We will feed you dinner, train you, and then launch you into a night of fun on the PCPC campus with games, a short Bible study with the kids, activities and more. First Friday of every month from August to May. We start at 5pm (dinner and training) with the program beginning at 6pm.
City Events
Adult Rehabilitation Ministries
Ongoing
Adult Rehabilitation Ministries exists to transform chemically dependent individuals through loving, accountable relationships and a Christ-Centered twelve step process in a residential treatment program. Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs, including: assisting in the front office, mentoring a man or woman in the rehabilitation program, helping program participants build resumes, or helping with special events. These opportunities are available primarily Monday - Friday.
Apartment Life
Ongoing
Apartment Life is a faith-based, non-profit organization that has been serving the apartment industry since 2000. They believe every individual is created for community and that we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. You can get involved with Apartment Life by praying over apartment communities, helping to plan events for apartment communities, and serving as a Coordinator for an Apartment Life complex.
Behind Every Door
Ongoing
Behind Every Door runs community centers and open doors for kids and adults to discover their gifts and purpose, to nurture those, and then to overcome the barriers to walking in the fullness of who God made them to be. BED is looking for committed individuals with good communication skills to join them at their community centers. Volunteers serve alongside their staff to build supportive relationships and “do life” with the kids and families!
Casa Del Lago
Ongoing
Casa Del Lago exists to serve the Bachman Lake community with quality, faith-based educational programs, counseling, and legal assistance. You can get involved with Casa Del Lago by serving after school as a Reading Buddy for elementary students or by helping with adult ESL and typing classes.
Embrace Grace
Ongoing
Embrace Grace provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for single, young pregnant women who find themselves in an unexpected pregnancy. The primary goal of Embrace Grace is to empower the church to be a safe and nonjudgmental place for these young women to run to when they find out they are pregnant, instead of the last place they are welcomed because of shame and guilt. It is a 12-week program that teaches them about God's love and grace, and at the end, we will give them a baby shower to honor them for choosing life and to help provide for their baby’s needs. Volunteers are needed to lead weekly group meetings or help throw baby showers for expecting moms.
English as a Second Language Volunteer
Ongoing
ESL at PCPC seeks to reach our neighbors for Christ. We use English classes and free childcare as a way to build community and relationships with people in order to point them to Jesus. Teaching English and caring for families through childcare has been a great opportunity to act as missionaries to them. Ways you can serve:
-Teach English once a week (Monday/Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. or Tuesday/Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m.)
-Help with childcare
-Teach a short Spanish language Bible Study a few times a semester
-Commit to praying for specific needs of ESL students and teachers
Exodus Ministries
Ongoing
Exodus Ministries helps previously incarcerated moms and their kids thrive by meeting their physical and spiritual needs. You can support their mission by:
Children's Ministry: invest in the lives of children while their moms take life skills classes (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 6:15-8:16 pm).
Teach a Class: help moms learn the tools they'll need to thrive (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 6:15-8:15 pm).
Mentor: invest in the lives of moms by mentoring them for a few hours a month.
Throw a Birthday Party: host a birthday party at Exodus by providing cake, gifts, and games.
For the Nations Refugee Outreach
Ongoing
For the Nations Refugee Outreach exists to provide educational and family services that help meet the practical needs of refugees and to share with them the gospel of Jesus Christ. You can support For the Nations and PCPC missionaries Claire Kornfield and Jake and Sarah Waid by volunteering with their Co-op school, adult ESL classes, preschool, or after school program. The time commitment is 2 hours weekly.
International Student Career Resource
Ongoing
One of the greatest desires of many international students at SMU is to find an internship or job in the United States. However, this is surprisingly difficult in a foreign country in a second language. There are so many cultural elements at play. Volunteer to come alongside them to review resumes or help navigate specific fields (telecomm, engineering, business analytics, software, etc.). RUF International staff will connect you with specific needs.
Men of Nehemiah
Ongoing
Men of Nehemiah is a Christian organization that exists to rebuild the lives of men who have been torn apart by the effects of drug and alcohol addiction. They serve each man as he is restored to the person God created him to be, reunited with his family and his community. Volunteers are needed throughout the week to serve as mentors, sponsors, Bible teachers, and Women of Nehemiah Auxiliary Board members.
Mercy Street
Ongoing
Mercy Street exists to cultivate mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship. Volunteers are needed to coach youth sports teams, mentor kids one-on-one, help with one-time events, and much more. Click the link to view all opportunities: https://mercy-street.vomo.org/org/mercy-street.
Metanoia Prison Ministries
Ongoing
Metanoia Prison Ministries exists to engage, educate, and equip the church for the discipleship, mentoring, and reintegration of prisoners. One way you can support the work of Metanoia is through their discipleship through correspondence ministry, which consists of one-on-one partnerships between local church members and inmates who desire to grow in their knowledge and love of Christ. If you would like to partner with Metanoia and PCPC home church missionary Paul Miller by corresponding with inmates, please fill out the form below.
North Dallas High School FCA
Ongoing
Help lead bi-monthly before-school (8:00-8:30 a.m.) Bible studies for athletes at North Dallas High School (only a few blocks away from PCPC). After a brief message, volunteers guide small groups through discussion questions and prayer.
OurCalling Homeless Ministry
Ongoing
OurCalling is a discipleship ministry and day shelter in downtown Dallas that helps people walk with Jesus and get off the streets. OurCalling needs help Monday through Saturday at their day shelter with meal preparation and service, guest hospitality, sorting donations, search and rescue, and more! Volunteers can serve either one-time or on an ongoing basis. Check at all volunteer opportunities here: https://ourcalling.vomo.org/org/ourcalling.
RUF International at SMU
Ongoing
RUF International at SMU exists to welcome international students and scholars in the name of Jesus, and they need your help to do so! There are multiple ways you can support the work of RUF International:
-Join a team of other people committed to praying weekly for RUF International.
-Volunteer for Global Cafe on Tuesday nights (6:30-8:00 pm) and engage international students in conversations about the Gospel.
-Host or attend an RUF International outreach event (Thanksgiving, Lunar New Year, Spice Night, and many more!).
-Donate furniture for incoming students in August.
-Assist students searching for a job or internship by reviewing resumes, helping them navigate a specific field (telecomm, engineering, business, etc.), and more.
Thrive Women's Clinic
Ongoing
Thrive Women's Clinic exists to extend Christ-like love in a compassionate and responsive manner that values the family and empowers women and their partners to choose life. Volunteers are needed to for a variety of jobs: medical services (doctors, nurses, monographers), client relations (lay counselors and mentors), office help and event planning, and activism.
Union Gospel Mission
Ongoing
Union Gospel Mission seeks to transform lives to end homelessness one person at a time. They need volunteers to support their mission at both Calvert Place Men's Shelter and Center of Hope Women &. Children's Shelter. Volunteers can help prepare and serve food, teach and tutor, mentor, provide childcare, and much more.
Vickery Trading Company
Ongoing
Vickery Trading Company is nonprofit social enterprise based in Dallas, TX that equips refugee women for long-term success. At Vickery, refugee women receive vocational training in sewing, personal development via ESL and other classes, and fair wages, enabling their families to thrive. You can help support Vickery by volunteering in one of the following ways:
Conversation Partner: Partner one-on-one with an Associate to practice English conversation and reading . This role is face to face in person. One morning per week Monday 8:30am – 9:30 am or 9:30am-10:30 am.
VTC Friend: Spend time with Associates as they work. Build relationships with them while learning their story and their history. We’ll have sewing or administrative tasks that can be completed while talking to the Associates. Volunteer for a 2-hour time slot on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm or 1-3 pm.
Event Volunteer: One-time event help such as a weekend training or special event like a field trip. Some events are at the VTC office, and others are off-site. Decorate, pick up or set out food and materials, set-up or clean-up events, help run register at markets, greet, drive Associates to field trip site (such as Museum or Arboretum).
West Dallas Community School
Ongoing
West Dallas Community School provides a private, Christian education to an underserved community, preparing students to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man. You can help support the school's mission by volunteering as a substitute teacher, tutor, reading partner, and much more!
Connections
Sunday Morning Frontline Greeter
Ongoing
Are you looking for a place to serve at PCPC? Do you want to be directly involved in making a significant difference? One way is through Frontline Ministry on Sunday mornings. Frontline is our church-wide welcoming, greeting, and hospitality ministry that engages members and visitors as they arrive in the parking lots, enter PCPC doors and hallways and find their way to the Sanctuary and classrooms. Frontline ensures everyone who comes to PCPC feels welcomed and included.
To qualify, all you need is love for the Lord, a caring heart, a warm smile, and a desire to help others. As a member of this ministry, you will be assigned to a team that will serve every fourth or fifth week for 45 minutes at either 9:00 or 11:00 a.m., whichever you choose.
Diaconate Program
Faith & Finances
Ongoing
Faith & Finances is a financial education ministry that empowers low-income people with practical money management skills, biblical stewardship principles, and supportive relationships.
Faith & Finances is different from many other financial education programs. It’s not about helping participants achieve wealth or material success. Rather, it aims to empower participants to experience restoration in their finances—and in their relationships.
Beginning with a 10-week Faith & Finances class, participants discover how Jesus is reconciling all things—including their money—and how God is using their finances to accomplish His work in the world. They also learn how to track income and expenses, save money, plan for emergencies, and pay off debt. At the same time, they receive support and encouragement from allies who walk alongside them as they learn.
Volunteers are needed to make this ministry a success! We are looking for:
• Facilitators to lead 10-week Faith & Finances classes
• Allies to attend classes to support and encourage participants
• Friends to oversee logistics, recruit volunteers, and pray for the ministry
Contact Jessica Fikkert to learn more.
Men
Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study Table Leader
Ongoing
More than a few good men are needed to serve as facilitators for a table of men at the 7:00 a.m. Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study. No homework and no experience required. A great opportunity to meet men in the church and develop friendships.
Senior Adults
Homebound Volunteers
Ongoing
Some of our folk are home bound or in nursing homes. Would you like to make a commitment to reach out to one of these dear ones? You can be a much-needed friend and encouragement. If you are available about two hours a month this is a perfect opportunity for you. It’s very low pressure and you may visit as often as you have time for or the minimum we request, which is once a month. Also, if you know a homebound PCPC member who would like to be included on our list for visits, please contact the Senior Adult Ministry at 214-224-2771.
World Missions Events
Crates for Ukraine - Packing/Buying Supplies
Ongoing
Fill and pack one crate! Gather your family, friends, Sunday Morning Community, Bible Study, or any small group to purchase items to fill and pack one crate. Contact Cindy Rhea to pick up a crate and get instructions: cindy.cratesforukraine@gmail.com
Purchase supplies to be delivered to PCPC through these online lists (Click “proceed to checkout” on Amazon. You should be able to choose “Crates for Ukraine, Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219 or Emily Leonard at the same address.) –
Basic Care - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UH3KRUYFG7W7?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2
Basic Meds - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37DEWJX42DZDZ?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_3
Wound Care - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DNJBL5XNALYH?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4
Missionary Link
Ongoing
Volunteer to serve as a missionary link for PCPC missionaries. Stay in touch with them, care for them and connect them to the larger PCPC community while they are serving overseas.
Prayer Team for Missionaries
Ongoing
Volunteer to serve on the prayer team for PCPC missionaries serving all over the world. You will receive regular prayer updates, have the opportunity to join in monthly prayer zoom calls, and have the opportunity to mobilize your community (small groups, Sunday schools, etc.) to pray.
Serve on a Missionary Hospitality Team
Ongoing
Provide hospitality for missionaries who are visiting:
□ Housing
□ Loan a car
□ Airport transportation
□ Meal with a missionary
□ Babysitting
Worship Services
Ushering
Ongoing
Ushers make sure that those who enter our Sanctuary receive welcome, directions, and assurance that they are valued members of the congregation. Each week, the men and women of usher teams meet and greet new people, help congregants, and enjoy one another's company as they serve the church during Sunday worship. This beautiful ministry role requires a commitment of one Sunday morning a month and is a wonderful way for both new members of PCPC and those who have been coming for years to serve the body of Christ.
Volunteers for Children's and Youth Choirs
Ongoing
Children's and Youth Choirs is in need of volunteers to help facilitate our rehearsals on Wednesday nights and on the occasions that our choirs sing in worship or in the community.