High School Volunteers
Volunteer Information
We are always in need of and seeking adult and youth leaders committed to the Catholic faith to help with our various ministries. One need not have prior experience or training in working with middle school youth, just an openness to sharing the faith and mentoring by good example.
How does one get involved? If you are interested in working with our High School Youth Ministry Program please call the Youth Center at 303-220-3388.
Volunteers Needed
We need YOU! Youth Ministry is only as good as its volunteers and we know that you are great! All types of volunteers are needed for many different events. If you are at all interested please fill out this form, return it to us.
- Breakaway Volunteer: Meetings are held on Sunday evenings, 7:00-8:45 pm in the Youth Center.
- Service Volunteer: Help drive and participate in service projects.
- Retreat Volunteer: Be a part of the retreat by serving on the Team. Help to facilitate and participate in the retreats. See Retreats page.
- Snack Providing Volunteer: Bring snacks to Breakaway for the kids to eat (brownies, pizza, fruit, other snacks).
- Music Volunteer: Help with Sunday Music at the Life Teen Mass.
- Events Volunteer: Help with one time events like Six Flags, Water World, Prayer Rally, etc.
- Behind the Scenes Volunteer: Help us with the set-up or clean-up for events or help with office work (mailouts, calendars, filing).
- Driver/ Chaperone Volunteer: We will call you when we need a driver or chaperone before the event.
Name ____________________________________________________Phone #______________________________
Email_________________________________ Address_________________________________________________
**NOTE*** All persons working with children MUST have a backround check, sign a "code of conduct" and attend a Safe Environment Class.
Please call David or Sue if you have further questions or concerns 303-220-3388.
Survival Ideas for Small Groups
• Include everyone whenever possible.
• At the beginning, get everyone in the group to talk.
• Four in a group is best; six is okay; eight should be the maximum.
• Be aware of new people and include them in the conversation.
• Remember that small groups often raise the tension level (because people can't hidel).
• Move from light to heavy discussion.
• Ask "I feel" rather than "I know" questions.
• The longer the group is together, the better they will feel about the group.
• In a small group it's easier to share, pray, encourage and be personal.
• Prepare your discussion questions and vary how you ask them.
• Avoid any put-downs.
• Discussion questions should be answerable.
• Allow people the right to pass and not share.
• Create a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
• Don't always expound on the answer yourself.
• Call people by name.
• Eye contact and body language are important for the leader.
• When you ask someone to read, make sure he/she is able to read out loud or else don't ask.
• Get your group in a comfortable atmosphere where everyone can see each other's eyes.
• Request confidentiality in the group.
An effective small-group leader:
• Guides the discussion with control and flexibility
• Encourages as much participation as possible
• Asks a variety of questions that involve the group
• Listens well
• Arranges seating to involve participants
• Models the skills he/she wants to develop in group members
• Notices the people in the room, the conversations occurring, and the non-verbal signals
• Creates an inviting, positive atmosphere
• Affirms the ideas expressed by group members
• Doesn't panic with silence .
• Doesn't let one person monopolize the discussion.