Church Volunteering

Giving our time, talents, and spiritual gifts to further God's Kingdom

If you would like to get plugged into serving at Willow North Shore or in the community, we would love to talk to you about how you’d like to get involved. Please see specific ministry information below for numerous ways to volunteer. Or, if you're unsure about what might suit your interests best, contact Jason Young at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Facility and Setup Team (FAST)

  The FAST Team is responsible for set-up and tear-down of the facilities outside of the auditorium and Promiseland on Sundays and for special events. Time commitment: Sundays 7–9 a.m. For more information, contact Kim Lattin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Guest Ministry

  Help prepare the way for our congregation to enter into God’s presence by providing a distraction-free environment. Distribute programs, welcome guests, help guests find seats, answer questions and collect offerings. Time commitment: Sundays 8:15–10:15 a.m. or 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. For more information, contact Kim Lattin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Communion Team

  Join our Guest Ministry Team once a month to prepare for communion.  Attend a 30-minute pre-service meeting prior to the service, distribute/refill communion elements, or help with clean-up afterwards.  Time commitment: Sundays, 8:30–10:45 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kim Lattin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Outside Greeter Team

  Do you want to be the first person to greet someone as they're on their way from their car to our campus?  We need people who enjoy being outside and being the outgoing, friendly face to our church to help newcomers find their way from overflow parking every Sunday from 8:30–9:15 a.m. or 10:30–11:15 a.m. This would be a great serving opportunity for a couple or family as well.  For more information, contact Kim Lattin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Traffic

  Help guests enter the parking lot safely and efficiently. Be the first and last impression at Willow North Shore. Time commitment: 10:15–11:30 a.m. or 12:15–1 p.m. For more information, contact Frank Salathe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Harvest Video Café

  Help create a setting to encourage community before and after services and on Thursdays before classes. Make coffee, set up food, cashier, and interact with guests. Time commitment: Sundays at 7:30–9 a.m. or 10–11:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 5:15–7 p.m. For more information, contact Kim Lattin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Chapel Café

  The Chapel Café is a video worship environment designed for those college-age and older during our 11 a.m. service. If you'd like to help set-up the food and coffee tables from 10:15–10:45 a.m. every other Sunday or help greet our guests in this intimate setting. For more information, contact Kim Lattin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Seeds Bookstore

  The bookstore provides resources to help people grow in their spiritual journey. Set up, operate and close cash register, set up book displays, answer questions and record special orders.  Time commitment: 7:45–9 a.m. or 10:15–11:15 a.m. or noon–1:15 p.m. For more information, contact Kim Lattin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Fair Trade Market

  Join us on a journey as we seek to loosen injustice through Fair Trade at CJ's (Compassion and Justice’s ) Fair Trade Market!  Each month we feature a different vendor or cause to raise awareness. Volunteers are needed before and after the 9 AM & 11 AM services.  For details, contact Nike Whittemore at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Impact Your World Booth

  Meet and greet people on Sundays who are looking to serve locally and globally! Connect them to a variety of serving opportunities and answer questions. The best part is YOU get to learn a ton of stuff about the many ways our church is serving in our community and across the globe!! Contact Jackie Herron-Whitfield to serve at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 224-512-6637.

• Information Center / Welcome Team

  If you want to help welcome our guests by giving tours of our building and ministries, answer questions about upcoming events or help people get plugged in, email Jason Young at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Music Team

  If you would like to audition as a vocalist or instrumentalist for the music team, email Caleb at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Production Team

  If you would like to help with lighting, sound, set, video, graphics for the service, or tear down email Matt Drury at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Promiseland (Children’s Ministry)

  Volunteers in Promiseland are key to ensuring that Promiseland is always able to accept everyone who attends our Sunday services. Whatever your skill set, interests, or availability, we can find a spot for you. For more information contact Amber Patton at 224-512-1033 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Events Team

  We love doing events at Willow North Shore and are always looking for people who like to plan and/or execute the different aspects of putting on programs, celebrations, and classes. This is a great short-term serving opportunity for people who are creative or like working on teams with others.  For more information, contact Ashlee Osborn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Small Group Leadership

  If you are interested in leading a Table Group, a Groups for a Season small group, or any other kind of small group, contact Jon Noto at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .