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God grants each one of us gifts that equip us to reflect the love of Jesus through serving others. Serving has so many wonderful benefits including empathy, connection, and sharing the love of Jesus! Volunteer with us today, there's a place for you.  Select your location to see service opportunities.

Arlington Heights

Volunteer Opportunities

  • ORCHARD KIDS

    Can you serve with us on Sunday mornings? We provide all the training and support. If interested, complete this form. Are you a Youth Helper? Complete this form. To volunteer, contact Heather Safford.

  • AWANA

    Volunteers are needed for small group leaders, game leaders and office volunteers. To volunteer, contact Amy Wilson or complete this registration form. 

  • STUDENT MINISTRIES

    Volunteers are needed for Sunday School (Sunday mornings) and Youth Group (Wednesday evenings). To volunteer, contact Albin Sterneman and complete this form.

  • HOSPITALITY

    Volunteers needed for the Welcome Center, Ushers, Greeters, Communion and Café. To volunteer, contact Heather Carrera. 

  • MUSIC AND WORSHIP

    We need classic orchestra instrumentalists and singers. To volunteer, contact Pastor Michael Porter.


    We need contemporary band instrumentalists (bass, drums, guitar, piano, synth). To volunteer, contact Michael May

  • MEDIA SERVICES

    Volunteers needed for lyric operators, audio engineers and stage set-up. To volunteer, contact Ryo Otsuka.

  • FACILITIES

    Volunteers are needed for our Safety Team.

    Some other ways to serve in Facilities include Trustee, Safety Team, Security Team, and Special Projects.


    Contact Frank Pollina for more information.

  • MEN IN ACTION (MIA)

    Men in Action (MIA), a chapter of the New Commandment Men’s Ministries, is a group of men volunteers meets the needs of widows, single moms and the elderly by completing tasks they find difficult or are unable to do around the home. We meet the 2nd Saturday each month with a short Bible Study at 8 am in The Orchard Café then depart to our ‘care receivers’ residence for about 2 hours of work, usually finishing about 11 am.  In effect, we answer the call of Isaiah 6:8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”


    To volunteer, complete the Volunteer Application (16+) 


    A short training interview is completed with Ed Russell at a mutually agreed time and location.


    For more info or questions, contact Ed Russell


  • LIFE GROUP KIDS & CAFE KIDS

    Men, women, and youth helpers are needed to share the love of Christ with infants to 5th graders on Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, September 13-May 29. To serve weekly or occasionally, complete the Volunteer Application (16+) or Youth Helper Application (15 and under). Contact Ann Lindgren, Coordinator, with any questions.

  • COMMUNITY CARE

    Volunteers are needed to share the love of Christ and to help in a variety of ways. Specific needs include:


    Thursdays, 11:00 am–1 :45 pm: Share lunch and fellowship with guests. Prepare food, and/or serve the meal, and clean up following the lunch.

    If you’d like to get involved or have questions, contact Ed Russell.

  • CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY NOW (CAN)

    Meets the last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Arlington Heights Room 015


    At CAN, join us to pray for our Christian brothers and sisters who are oppressed around the world, especially those who are persecuted for their faith. We intercede on their behalf by writing letters to political leaders encouraging them to address and uphold human rights within their countries’ borders. Further, we write letters of encouragement to people imprisoned for their faith. For more information, contact Juliet Skuldt, 847.749.2587 or Stephanie Bucataru, 847.347.4654.

  • WHITE CROSS GROUP

    Bear fruit by completing hands-on projects that support some of our global ministry partners. Sewing skills are especially helpful, but there are a variety of other ways to serve. For meeting time and location, please email us.

BARRINGTON

Volunteer Opportunities

  • ORCHARD KIDS

    Volunteers are needed for Orchard Kids during weekend worship on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 & 10:45 a.m.


    Some other ways to serve in children’s ministry are: Awana, Orchard Kids, SNaP’N, Café Mom, Life Group Kids, Special Events Help, Take Home Projects. If interested, please complete this form. Are you a Youth Helper? Please complete this form.


    For more information contact Robin Price.


  • STUDENT MINISTRIES

    Some ways to serve in Student Ministries are: Sunday School, Wednesday Night Youth, Social Events Help. If interested, please complete this form


    For more information contact Josh Newton.

  • HOSPITALITY

    Volunteers are needed in our Cafe.


    Some other ways you can serve in hospitality include Ushers, Welcome & Greeters, Cafe Server, and Decorating.


    For more information, contact Shohei Suzuki.

  • FACILITIES

    Volunteers are needed for our Safety Team.


    Some other ways to serve in Facilities include Trustee, Safety Team, Security Team, and Special Projects.


    Contact Brian Stratton.

  • WORSHIP MINISTRIES

    Volunteers are needed for Saturday scripture reading.


    Some other ways to serve in worship ministries include Scripture readers and worship team (vocal or instrument).


    For more information, contact Griffin Williams.

  • MEDIA SERVICES

    Volunteers are needed for AV Crew.


    Some other ways to serve include Audio Engineer, Conputer Graphics Operator, Camera Operator, Video Switcher Operator and Special Projects.


    Contact Bradley Armstrong.

  • SEASONAL AND SPECIAL EVENTS

    Some ways to serve seasonally include Special Events, Men's and Women's Events, Easter Eggstravaganza, Party on the Patio and Christmas Decorating.


    For more information, contact Andrea Swanson.

Itasca

  • WELCOME TEAM

    Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters and ushers Sundays, 10 a.m.

    To volunteer, contact Lauren Zaubi.

  • ORCHARD KIDS

    Volunteers are needed for Nursery, Preschool and the K-5th grade Class during the 10 a.m. service.

    Volunteers are needed to serve at the Orchard Kids Welcome Desk each week from 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

    For more information, contact Kari Cox.

  • MEDIA TEAM

    To volunteer, contact Ryan Coburn. No experience necessary – we will provide training.

  • WORSHIP TEAM

    We are looking for those who have musical gifts to serve either on the worship band or as a vocalist.

    To volunteer, contact Ryan Coburn. 

Marengo

  • ORCHARD KIDS

    We need volunteer helpers for infants to 5th graders. If interested, complete this form. Are you a Youth Helper? Complete this form. Contact Rachel Kouris.

  • AWANA

    We need volunteers to serve as adult and junior leaders. Contact Rachel Kouris.

  • STUDENT MINISTRIES

    We need adult volunteers to help with youth group. If interested, complete this form. Contact Justin Searles.

  • MEDIA TEAM VOLUNTEERS

    We need volunteers to operate A/V equipment on Sunday mornings; no experience required. Contact Dillon Mack.

North SHORE

  • WELCOME & HOSPITALITY

    To volunteer, contact Carl Johnson. Experience the joy of warmly welcoming people to church and helping keep the church clean by cleaning after the service. 

  • ORCHARD KIDS

    To volunteer, contact Jeremy Schambach by email, or phone: 847.531.9619. We need Nursery workers for Sunday mornings, Sunday morning teachers, teaching assistants or people to help welcome families. If interested, please complete this form. Are you a Youth Helper? Please complete this form.

  • MEDIA SERVICES

    To volunteer, contact Herb Ahne by email, or phone: 847.531.9618. There are a number of areas where we need volunteers on our Media Team: computer operators, stage set-up & tear-down, and running lights for our Sunday morning services. No experience needed; we will provide training.

  • STUDENT MINISTRIES

    To volunteer, contact Jeremy Schambach, 847.531.9619. We need volunteers to serve with middle school or high school students. Male and female leaders needed. If interested, please complete this form. 

  • WELCOME & CAFE

    We need volunteers to welcome everyone with joy and warmth.  You can serve on the 9:30 am or 11:00 am team as ushers or to help with our café.  Please contact Carmen Pedraza.

  • ORCHARD KIDS

    We need volunteers to serve as Helpers in the Nursery, Preschool, K-2nd, and 3rd-5th Grade classrooms. If interested, complete this form. Are you a Youth Helper? Complete this form. Contact Sharon Naccarato with any questions. 

  • WORSHIP/MEDIA TEAM

    We need volunteers to serve as lyric operators and audio engineers during Sunday worship service please contact Pastor Tae Hwang.


    If you play any of the following instruments (bass, drums, electric guitar, keys & vocals) and want to be part of contemporary worship ministry please contact Pastor Tae Hwang.

  • STUDENT MINISTRIES

    We need Volunteers to serve on Tuesday nights. If interested, complete this form. Contact Eric Feder with questions.

  • TRUSTEE/FACILITIES

    We are currently looking for volunteers to join our trustee team. Our trustees are mainly responsible for security and facility needs on Sunday mornings. 


    If you are interested in serving with facilities, there are many ways our building can use help! If interested, contact  Pastor Tae Hwang.

  • HOSPITALITY TEAM

    Do you want to help with seasonal and special events in our church please contact April Matter. 

Global Ministries

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." – Matthew 9:35-38


Your help is greatly needed specifically in The Orchard’s Global Ministry focus areas. Visit our Global Ministries page to learn more.

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