Great Hills Volunteers
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Role Descriptions (More detail in the registration):
We've got many different opportunities for your different gifts & skills.
Reminder: Students 6th grade & up are invited to sign up, but will not be placed on the schedule till the student volunteer documentation has been signed & emailed to Christmas@ghbc.org. Contact Brandon Pittman for further information & documentation.
Train Station Volunteer
Hot Chocolate & Cider Volunteer
Friendly and hardworking volunteers are needed to join the Hot Chocolate & Cider team! As a volunteer at the Food Stations, you'll assist in providing free drinks to our guests. The main responsibilities will include: 1. Setting up and organizing the tables, arranging food items, and ensuring everything is clean and presentable. 2. Assisting with food distribution by welcoming everyone who comes by, offering a friendly smile, & letting them know about the food and drink options. 3. Serving popcorn or cotton candy, ensuring that everyone is served with dignity and respect. 4. Keeping supplies and food inventory stocked and restocking as needed. 5. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards by keeping the food stations tidy. You may be asked to help clear the Great Hall tables of discarded food.
No previous food service experience is required, and training will be provided– all you need is a compassionate heart and a willingness to engage others with a smile. This station will be inside the Great Hall. You will likely be on your feet most of your shift.
Popcorn & Cotton Candy Volunteer
Friendly and hardworking volunteers are needed to join the Popcorn & Cotton Candy team! As a volunteer at the Food Stations, you'll assist in providing free treats to our guests. The main responsibilities will include: 1. Setting up and organizing the tables, arranging food items, and ensuring everything is clean and presentable. 2. Assisting with food distribution by welcoming everyone who comes by, offering a friendly smile, & letting them know about the food and drink options. 3. Serving popcorn or cotton candy, ensuring that everyone is served with dignity and respect. 4. Keeping supplies and food inventory stocked and restocking as needed. 5. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards by keeping the food stations tidy. You may be asked to help clear the Great Hall tables of discarded food.
No previous food service experience is required, and training will be provided– all you need is a compassionate heart and a willingness to engage others with a smile. This station will be outside of the Great Hall. You will likely be on your feet most of your shift.
Prayer Team Volunteer
God loves to hear His children pray! This year our “Prayer Chapel” team for Christmas at Great Hills would love to have you join us to serve in a special way to our guests. We welcome you to join us as volunteer servants and pray specifically for handwritten prayer requests given by our guests each night. There will also be opportunities to engage with guests as they share prayer requests in person and encourage them through the power of prayer. Our prayer leaders will be available to lead you each night under the outdoor “prayer chapel.” Join us under the canopy of lights each night to bring a special gift of prayer for others at Christmas time! Training and supervision will be provided.
Parking Team & First Impression Team Volunteer
A parking lot volunteer is the first contact that a guest receives! Your job is to provide clear guidance about where to park and ensure the safety of all people and vehicles in the parking lot. This position requires the physical ability to move about and stand for the duration of the time you serve. It also requires good nighttime eyesight since the majority of parking will take place after dark. Some Key Responsibilities include: Greet everyone with a smile and lots of enthusiasm. Ask, “How can I help you?” You'll share your knowledge of the parking lots & be able to give guidance and direction as needed. Be alert to problems of any kind. Have Fun! Depending on your time assignment, plan to help with set up or tear down parking lot materials.
Set up & Strike Team Volunteer
Set-up Crew volunteers will play a major role in the presentation of the event by delivering necessary components (such as decorative props and tools) from storage to their respective stations to be used throughout the night. Strike Crew volunteers will be responsible for returning these contents to storage in an orderly fashion so the following crew can get the materials delivered to these stations again the following day. Additionally, Set-up & Strike Crew members will serve as flexible support prepared to assist with any unexpected last-minute tasks needed for setup and disassembly.
Set-up & Strike Crew is the most flexible volunteer role at Christmas at Great Hills allowing members to assist with setup and/or disassembly at any time before 5:30 PM and after 10:30 PM as they are available. Serving as a member of strike crew is also a great fit for anyone seeking a role that allows them to be active and mobile as you travel across campus delivering resources and accomplishing miscellaneous tasks that keep the event running efficiently.
Bounce House Volunteer
Are you ready to bounce into an exciting volunteer role? As a Bounce House Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to bring joy and laughter to children and families while ensuring their safety and creating a memorable experience. You will be responsible for overseeing the operation of the bounce houses. Key Responsibilities will include Safety Supervision: Monitor and maintain a safe environment within the bounce house area, ensuring participants adhere to safety rules and guidelines, Equipment Inspection: Conduct regular inspections of bounce houses before and after each use to identify any potential issues or hazards. Report maintenance or repair needs promptly, Participant Assistance: Assist participants in safely entering and exiting the bounce houses, providing guidance on safe play, Queue Management: Organize and manage lines of participants waiting to use the bounce houses, ensuring a fair and orderly rotation, Customer Service: Provide friendly and helpful guest service, addressing questions/concerns, and helping people feel welcome at Great Hills! This role does require up-to-date Ministry Safe Training and background checks which we are happy to provide in advance.
Photo Booth Volunteer
We are seeking volunteers to join us in the Photo Booth Station! As a volunteer at the Photo Booth, you will be interacting with people of all ages and giving them an opportunity to remember a fun-filled night! Your main responsibilities will be staying by the iPad and ring light setup to make sure people know where to look for their photos and retaking pictures if they desire to have a different one. You will also help them navigate how to text or email the photos to their device. We also ask that you be warm and welcoming, having the initiative to invite people in by asking them if they would like their picture taken. This is a great opportunity to get to know guests and give them a memory they can frame in their home! We will also have props and decorations to make the set up fun and festive! As the night goes on, props and setups will get knocked over, so fixing those as needed as well.
Info Table Volunteer
Come serve at our Christmas at Great Hills Information Table! You will be the first folks our guests will see at the event, so happy and outgoing people - this is your place to serve! Guests will come to us to find attractions, like the train or petting zoo; to find food trucks and cotton candy and popcorn stands; and, of course, to find the restrooms! You will get to bring your best customer service skills as we sell "Christmas at Great Hills" shirts and goodies! We will also answer questions about ministries we offer, worship and Connect Groups, and other questions pertaining to our church, all in an effort to CONNECT our community with Christ and GHBC. If you love to serve Jesus by serving people, join this team! Ages 18 and over, please.
Engagement Team Volunteer
The Engagement Team will focus their time interacting with guests for the specific purpose of having gospel conversations in high-traffic areas. This will require team members to be comfortable with starting conversations, carefully listening to details shared by guests, and shifting the conversation to the gospel in relatable ways. This team is an essential aspect of Christmas at Great Hills so if you love talking to others, making people feel special & sharing the love of Christ, we need you on our team!
Food Truck Volunteer
Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert you have a role in the food truck court. Volunteers are needed to keep the court are clean and moving in an orderly fashion. And volunteers are needed to engage in gospel and relational conversations. Regardless of your personality type all volunteers will fit in here as a Food Truck Volunteer.
Petting Zoo Volunteer
Under the direction of the Petting Zoo and their employees the Petting Zoo Attendant will assist in providing a safe environment for children/families to come together and celebrate the fun of Christmas while they enjoy the petting zoo. We encourage all parents to visit the petting zoo with their children. Looking for friendly people and those who are courteous to visitors and love animals. Some tasks & expectations may include: the ability to work outside in weather conditions. Inform the children/parents of the petting zoo rules/guidelines before entering the petting zoo. Good observation skills to ensure the safety of children and to prevent mishandling of animals. Assist in providing food for animal feeding. Ensure the children ENTER/EXIT the petting zoo in a timely organized manner. Assist in providing sanitizing gel to the children/families as they exit the pen. Assists with petting zoo set up and tear down.
This role does require up-to-date Ministry Safe Training and background checks which we are happy to provide in advance.
Media Team
If you are interested in serving on the Media Team for Christmas at Great Hills, please contact Rick Mead at media@ghbc.org
Volunteer Check In Volunteer
Only 1-2 volunteers per day are needed for this important role. This job will be inside and may allow seating in between waves of shift volunteers. Check In Volunteers are asked to greet and welcome volunteers as they arrive, creating an inviting atmosphere. Manage the check-in process to ensure all volunteers are registered and informed of their roles. Answer questions and provide assistance to volunteers to enhance their experience. Maintain accurate records of volunteer attendance and participation. Assist in troubleshooting any issues that arise during the check-in process.
