The Sparrow’s Nest Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you live for committee life or just occasionally want to participate in one of the activities, your help is always needed. If you have an idea or talent not listed be sure to talk with Carissa to see how we can implement your gifts.
1. Finance Committee
-Review tax exempt status
-Review compliance with Merchant Services
-Contribute to annual report
-Prepare and distribute annual giving report to donors
-Prepare for 990s
2. Residential Services Committee
-Develop policies and procedures for resident life
-Search for an appropriate nest
-Help develop curriculum and mentoring programs for residents
3. Fundraising Committee
-RUSH 5K Run/Walk, May 5, 2012, Frontier Park, St. Charles
-Baby Bottle Make A Change Fundraiser
-Sparrow Scramble, September 21, 2012, Mid Rivers Golf Links, St. Peters
-Research and write grants*
-What’s your idea for your group? Car wash, bake sale, Blood Drive, A-Thons
4. Celebration Committee
-Write Thank You notes to donors
-Plan Thank A Thon
-Celebrate Board and Volunteers with notes of encouragement, parties, etc
5. Communications Committee
-Update social media
-Update website with events, news, pictures and videos
-Contribute blogs and articles
-Contribute to monthly eNewsletter
-Write letters to community movers and shakers
6. Connections Committee
-Become a Sparrow representative at civic group gatherings
-Become a church liaison between your church and others
-To hold periodic networking events to recruit volunteers, board members, and potential donors.
-Host a House Party
-Develop outreach material.
-Help Build The Flock
7. Marketing Committee
-Develop artwork and graphics
-Develop brochures, signs, videos
8. Prayer Committee
-Pray for the needs and concerns of The Sparrow’s Nest.
-Encourage and communicate prayer needs among the Board, staff, and volunteers.
-Provide specific prayer functions to enhance prayer activities for the ministry.
-Encourage worship for what God has accomplished through the ministry.