Serving Opportunities
Apply to serve here! Click the General Volunteer Form below.
Compassion Ministry
The Market provides non-perishable food and household items for single adults and families. This ministry provides a wonderful opportunity to serve directly with those in need in our community. Market workers assist our guests with shopping, offer prayer and as opportunities arise, share the gospel.
Serving Times
Minimum one shift per month
Shifts are weekdays and Sunday afternoons. Many weekday/daytime workers are needed at this time
*Currently we are in need of weekday workers
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- General Volunteer Form
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- 18+ years
- Market Worker Orientation
Hope Meals lightens the burden of meal planning and preparation for those individuals or families in our church experiencing a crisis or an especially difficult set of circumstances. We provide meals prepared by a dedicated team of volunteers as an opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ for His glory.
To serve families in need of a meal we prepare meals, pray for those receiving the meals, and include a card or note of encouragement. You will be notified of the current needs as they arise.
Requirements to Serve
- Hope Oakville must be your home church
Connections
Our Communion Stagers work as a team to help prepare the elements before all communion services, serve to some areas of the Worship Centre as needed, and clean up the prep area after all services.
Serving Times: Friday's at 1pm and various times on Sunday.
Requirement to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- General Volunteer Form
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
If you love people and want to serve the Lord by welcoming people to weekend services, and assisting them as they arrive, you need to be a part of our Welcome Team! Welcoming people in our parking lot, at our doors, at Connections, or into the Worship Centre, our awesome team of volunteers serve on a one-out-of-four week rotation on Sundays. If you’re interested in hearing more, we would love to hear from you!
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- General Volunteer Form
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- 14+ years of age
Deacon Care Team Volunteer
By serving on the Deacon Care Team you will have a wonderful opportunity to serve alongside our Deacons by helping those in our church community in the area of financial need, household needs, health needs or relational needs. Some of the ways our Deacon Care Team have been involved is helping with moving furniture, home repairs (expertise required), checking in on those who are unable to leave their home, and offering support through prayer and sharing the gospel. If you are interested, we will set up a time for you to speak to one of our Deacons about how you would like to use your gifts to serve our church and community.
Serving Times
Our Deacon Care Team is notified when a need arises within our church community. They often help in the evenings or on Saturdays, as they are available.
Requirements to Serve
Attend Hope for minimum of six months
General Volunteer Form
Step 1
Step 2
Membership preferred
AODA training
18+ years
Police vulnerable sector screening background check
Hope Kids
Early Childhood workers provide care and spiritual direction to children during weekend services, as well as creating a safe and nurturing environment.
Requirement to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Police vulnerable sector screening background check if 16 and up.
- AGE: 11+ (age 11-13, parent must serve alongside)
Provide care and discipleship for children in grades 2-5 with Christ-like love and attention.
Requirements for Serving
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Police vulnerable sector screening background check if 16 and up
- High School age minimum
Our Hope Kids Accessibility team cares for children from birth through grade five in our ministry with various diagnosis' during the 10:15am service on Sundays. This is a great opportunity to get to know a child in our ministry as you serve with them as their one-on-one buddy. Buddies go with each child through Hope Kids as we help each child have access to learning about the gospel of Christ.
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Police vulnerable sector screening background check if 16 and up
- Age 16+
Providing care and spiritual direction to children in the Nursery (children 0-2 years old) during weekend services.
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Police vulnerable sector screening background check if 16 and up
- Age 18+ (to serve with crawlers)
- Age 16+ (to serve with walkers and toddlers)
Hosting Hope Kids Camp requires over 200 volunteers and we would love to have you be part of our team if Hope is your home church!
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Police vulnerable sector screening background check if 16 and up
- Age 18+ (to serve with crawlers)
- Age 16+ (to serve with walkers and toddlers)
Hospitality
Hospitality Volunteers
The mission of the Hospitality Ministry is to create Christ-centered serving opportunities by coming alongside the other ministries of Hope Bible Church. There are a number of different areas within the Hospitality Ministry where our volunteers can be involved. Whether that is serving in the cafe, baking, preparing breakfasts & dinners, food prep or serving at events, our volunteers have many opportunities to share the love of Christ with the people of this church.
Requirements for Serving:
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Hospitality Orientation - Code of Conduct
Production
Photographer/Videographer
We are looking for photographers and videographers. There are many ways you can serve with a camera, including weekends, church events, conferences, etc. If you love to take photos or video or want to grow in these skills, we want to talk to you! No personal gear is required.
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Age 16+
Operations
Those on this team will be asked to help with various set-up, tear down, building repairs, and maintenance.
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Age 16+
Prayer
We are building a team that will serve our church body and beyond by praying for their needs and requests.
Serving times: Prayer team meets Mondays at the church from 1pm to 3pm. Schedule for during service prayer, Sundays at 8:30am, 10:15am, and 12pm services.
Requirements for Serving
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Membership (or in the process of becoming a member)
- General Volunteer Form
- Confidentiality Waiver
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
Worship
Requirements for Serving
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Hope Oakville member (or in the process of becoming a member)
Youth
Lead a small group of students of the same gender/grade following the teaching portion of our youth evening sessions and main sessions during retreats. Actively participate during youth events and retreats with your small group of students.
Serving Times: Youth Ministry takes place Wednesday nights from 6:15-8:30pm. Events are the third Friday of October, February, May, and June. Retreats take place in the Fall and Winter for JR High youth.
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Police vulnerable sector screening background check
- Membership
- Elder Approval
*those that are parents of students within our youth ministry are not eligible to apply
Lead a small group of students of the same gender/grade following the teaching portion of our youth evening sessions and main sessions during retreats. Actively participate during youth events and retreats with your small group of students.
Serving Times: Youth Ministry takes place Wednesday nights from 7:15-9:30pm. Events are the third Friday of October, February, May, and June. Retreats take place in the Spring, Fall, and Winter for Sr High youth.
Requirements to Serve
- Attend Hope for minimum of six months
- Step 1
- Step 2
- General Volunteer Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- AODA Training
- Police vulnerable sector screening background check
- Membership
- Elder Approval
*those that are parents of students within our youth ministry are not eligible to apply