Younger Children Teacher
Leads the lesson and activity for K–3rd grade in the Children’s Room, using the week’s Children’s lesson.
Volunteer
Serve in the Children & Youth Ministry
Every Sunday, children and teenagers at Shepherd of the Valley hear God’s Word and experience the love of His people. That happens because ordinary members of our church family show up for them. We’d love for you to be part of it.
Teach Sunday School
You don’t have to create a lesson from scratch. We’ll provide the Scripture, lesson framework, resources, and activity ideas. You bring your personality, creativity, and love for our kids.
Ways to serve
Older Children Teacher
Leads the lesson and activity for 4th–6th grade in the Bride’s Room, using the week’s Children’s lesson.
Youth Teacher/Leader
Leads the Youth lesson and discussion in the Youth Room.
Breakfast/Snack
Provides and sets out breakfast or a snack as children gather.
Helper/Floater
Helps wherever needed: welcoming, supervising, and supporting the teachers.
Youth Helper
Supports the Youth leader.
Substitute
Available to step in when a scheduled volunteer cannot serve.
Special Events/Outings
Helps with special events and outings.
Administrative/Preparation Help
Helps prepare supplies, printing, and other behind-the-scenes work.
How it works
- Apply online. Tell us about yourself and how you’d like to serve, and affirm our Statement of Faith, ECO’s Essential Tenets, and our child-safety commitments.
- Ministry review. A ministry leader reviews your application and may reach out for a conversation.
- Background screening. Every Children & Youth Ministry volunteer completes SVPC’s required background screening through our secure screening provider. We never ask for your Social Security or driver’s license number on this website.
- Approved and serving. Once you’re approved, log in to see your Sundays, your lesson, and open opportunities that fit the roles you’re approved for.
What you’re interested in and what you’re approved for are separate. You might start as a helper or on breakfast and grow into teaching over time.
Safety comes first
Serving with children and youth is a position of trust. Every volunteer is screened and approved before serving, follows SVPC’s child-protection and supervision policies, and is never alone with a child or youth.