Serving within Village
Volunteer as a Barista
A very real way to connect with other Villagers through coffee and drinks. Even if you don’t know the difference between a double-shot espresso and a no-whip latte, we’d love to have you serve. Training available. For more information contact Pastor Randy Archer.
Direct Traffic on Sunday mornings
Staff the Information Counter – First Impressions team
We need greeters, Information Counter helpers, ushers, and more … Contact Pastor Randy Archer to learn more.
Teach Our Children and Students
Come help our childen and student. There are opportunities throughout the week. Here are just a few examples.
- Children’s Ministry opportunities: Teacher, AWANA helper, volunteer to help behind the scenes at the many children’s events we have throughout the year (Eggsplosion, Harvest Party, Breakfast with An Angel, …). Contact Donna Thomas if you are interested in volunteering.
- Middle School and High School opportunities: event chaperones (once a month, Sept.-May), bus drivers (with CDL or willing to obtain one), Life Group leaders, Worship team (instrumental and vocal), Camp Counselors (June/July)]. Contact Matt Matias if you are interested in volunteering.
Training and background check required.
Volunteer for our Landscape Team
We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our church landscape team. Our purchase of the South Village and Rita Drive homes means extra work is required to keep them looking neat and trim. The team would be involved in spreading bark dust, weeding, raking leaves and pruning shrubs and trees. If you would like to be a part of the team, please contact Alan Vore or Scott Moore in the church office.
Be a Part of Our Reception Team
Village is looking for volunteers to be a part of our Reception Team. Volunteers will be placed on an on-call list and may be asked to assist with food preparation, setup, serving and cleanup for memorial services and other church functions. If you have a servant’s heart and a few hours to spare, we’d love to have you be a part of the team. Please write “reception team” on your Friendship Card or contact Scott Moore in the church office.
A More Complete List of Opportunities at Village
Serving our City
Below are the top opportunities for joining Village in serving the Washington and Multnomah counties. This list represents our tops focus areas, but in no way is to be seen as the comprehensive list. If you have a passion to serve in an area not listed below, please let us know. Contact Pastor Randy Archer to find out more about how you could connect.
Teaming with Beaverton School District, Homeless Students
Village is actively partnering with Beaverton School District – providing duffel bags for the increasing number of homeless students, back to school supplies, facility maintenance, and much more. Please contact Pastor Randy Archer for more information as to how you can participate.
Portland Rescue Mission
Come join us as we welcome, serve, engage and befriend the guests at Portland Rescue Mission. Interested?
- Second Friday of Each Month – 5:30-8:00pm – Portland Rescue Mission –Contact Dallas Lange
- Second Saturday of Each Month – 6:30-8:00am – Portland Rescue Mission - Contact Steve Kelly
Help Stock Our Food Bank!
The Food Bank at Village assists families in the community who are in need. See below for the list of items that make up the food baskets we provide. We are asking Villagers to be a part of this ministry by contributing these items to the Food Bank. Just drop them off in the barrel at the top of the north stairway leading to the Gym. We ask that you please not contribute items that have passed their expiration date. Thank you for your participation in this important outreach to our neighbors. See the Current Needs.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
On the second Thursday of each month, Village hosts an American Red Cross Blood Drive. You may sign up to donate blood at this drive by calling 800-RED-CROSS and ask to donate at the Village Baptist Church blood drive. New volunteers are needed to serve at the monthly blood drives. Please contact Kent Ahlschlager or Pastor Randy Archer if you would like to join the team.
Join Our “Heart-to-Heart” Home Visitation Team
Would you like to encourage those who are shut-in or convalescing? Demonstrate Christ’s love to Villagers who are homebound and unable to enjoy weekly fellowship with us – be a part of our “Heart-to-Heart” visitation team. This ministry fits into your scheduled as often as your time allows. To learn more write “Heart-to-Heart” on your Friendship Card or email Pastor Bob Walker at BobW@vbconline.org.
Bicycles for Iraqi Refugees
Recently hundreds of Iraqi refugee families were relocated to Oregon. Several families live just blocks from Village and have a number of needs. One needs is for transportation by way of bicycle. To donate good working bicycles (for adults and children), or to donate your time helping Iraqi refugees fix their bicycles, contact the church office.
Homestays for International Students
Have you ever wondered about hosting an international college student but were afraid to ask? FOCUS is an outreach ministry to international students at PSU and surrounding colleges. If you are over 25 and would like to find out more about sharing your home with an international student, contact focushomestays@yahoo.com. The students pay for their room and board.
Join our Nursing Home Chapel Ministry
Looking for your place of involvement? Well, look no further. Villagers conduct regular chapel services at the Beaverton Rehab Center in Beaverton on the first and third Sundays of each month and at the Avamere Assisted Living Community in Bethany the last Sunday of every month. This is your opportunity to be a blessing and to be blessed. Sing along, visit with residents – whatever you can do, there is a place for you. For more information, please contact Fred Blauer or Pastor Bob Walker in the church office.
Homeplate Youth
A free weekly dinner for 12-21 year olds, reaching out to young people who do not have stable housing. Volunteers needed. For more information, contact Jenny Reid at davidjreid@comcast.net.
BridgeTown Ministries
“Loving People Because People Matter” Passionate about loving Portland the way Christ would were He physically with us. BridgeTown Ministries wants to bring the God colors in our culture. For more information contact 503‐664‐0653 or info@bridgetownministries.com.
Big Brother, Big Sister
This ministry provides a way for adults to introduce children to new experiences and new ideas. Share the little moments with children and bring some magic to their lives. For more information contact Patrick Rieder at Patrick.rieder@bbbs.org
Washington County Severe Weather Shelter/Warming Center Info
For the latest information on shelter openings in the metro area, including Washington county, dial 211 or 503-222-5555. Online information is available at http://www.211info.org
