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Sunday Volunteers
Training: Sunday, August 16
Register now!
Serve at Calvary
At Calvary, we have unique opportunities to reach out with love to others and share the Gospel!
There are many ways to get involved! Below is a list of current and ongoing volunteer needs. Check out our Local Outreach ministries for more ways to serve.
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Serve with Confidence. Make an Eternal Impact.
Annual Children’s Ministry Worker Training
Sunday, August 16
12:45–2:30 PM | Crown RoomAll current Children’s Ministry workers are invited and encouraged to attend our annual training session — including Nursery, Preschool, Kid Zone, Zone 345, Special Needs, and Family Welcome Desk volunteers.
We’ll gather for lunch, encouragement, practical ministry training, and department-specific breakout sessions designed to help you serve with excellence.
Interested in joining our team for the new school year? Please email Laura Harrison at lharrison@calvarychurch.com to discuss opportunities to serve.
Let’s get ready to kick off the new school year on Promotion Sunday, August 23.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY WORKER REGISTRATION
All workers over age 18 are subject to a background check. Teachers must be members of Calvary Church. Assistant teachers must have attended Calvary regularly for over six months.
Contact: Laura Harrison, Director of Children’s Ministry, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com
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Children’s Bible Club Workers
Awana, Gopher Buddies & C-Track
Register now!Our Children’s Bible Clubs need many volunteers to make an eternal impact in the lives of Calvary kids! We offer Awana Puggles, Sparks, T&T, Gopher Buddies, and C-Track on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year.
If you love the Lord Jesus and desire to help children develop a lifelong understanding of the Bible, memorize Scripture verses, and learn to apply God’s truth to their lives, please consider joining our team.
There are opportunities to serve as a leader or mentor for C-Track, T&T, Sparks, and Gopher Buddies. We also need Activity & Game Leaders, Tech Team, and Student Leaders-in-Training for Gopher Buddies and Sparks. Plus, we need Substitutes to fill in where needed. You may choose your area of service or club when you register below.
All current Bible Club workers must register to serve on our team for the 2026–27 school year and attend training.
Are you interested in joining our team for the new school year? Please email Laura Harrison at lharrison@calvarychurch.com to discuss opportunities to serve.
Annual training is required for all workers serving in our program — returning and new volunteers.
Children’s Bible Club Worker Training
Sunday, August 30
12:45–2:30 PM, Crown Room
A light lunch will be provided.BIBLE CLUB WORKER REGISTRATION
C-Track Mentor Training
Wednesday, August 26
6:30–8:00 PM, Banquet RoomTeachers and mentors must be members of Calvary Church. Volunteers must have attended Calvary regularly for at least six months. Background checks are required for ages 18+. Teens may serve as Leaders in Training (LIT) while participating in C-Track.
Contact: Laura Harrison, Children’s Ministry Director, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com
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Good News Clubs
Afternoons in public schools
Training: Saturday, September 19
Register now!Calvary partners with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) to take the Bible into public elementary schools through Good News Clubs. These fun, fast-paced after-school Bible studies introduce kids in our community to God’s Word and the Gospel.
As a volunteer, you will build relationships with the children, pray for them, help teach the Bible, and share the Gospel.
If you can commit at least two hours per week for six weeks during the fall and spring semesters, we need your help as a Bible teacher, assistant, or administrative helper. We especially need volunteers for our Hawk Ridge Elementary School club!
Good News Clubs — Annual Volunteer Training
Saturday, September 19
9:30 AM–Noon, Banquet RoomAll current and new volunteers should register below for the 2026–27 school year and plan to attend the required training. We will be in touch with you about serving roles!
All workers are subject to a background check. Teachers must be members of Calvary Church. Assistant teachers must have attended Calvary regularly for over six months.
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
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Serve with Worship Ministry
Choir, Orchestra, Band & Tech
Join our team in August & SeptemberWe’re welcoming new members!
Our Calvary choir, orchestra, band, and tech team (audio/video) are composed of Calvary members (high school age and up) who serve in our Sunday worship services. We sing and play a diverse range of musical styles, striving for excellence in all we do. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings (September through May) from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and grow together through prayer and community.We accept new vocalists, instrumentalists, and audio/video technicians in January and August/September. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, a member of Calvary Church, have some skill in vocal or instrumental music, have audio/video experience, have a heart for worship, and desire to serve on a dynamic worship team, we invite you to begin the process!
Contact Christy Pressley in the Worship Ministry office to schedule a rehearsal visit in August or September.
Contact: Christy Pressley, 704.887.3687, cpressley@calvarychurch.com
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IGNITE Band Auditions
Vocal, Instrumental, & Tech
Register now to audition!The IGNITE Band leads worship for Student Ministry on Wednesday nights, September through May. If you are a rising 8th–12th grader, play an instrument or sing, and desire to lead your peers in worship, audition now to join the band. Spots are available!
Register below to audition!
TECH TEAM: Are you a rising 8th–12th grader looking to serve in the IGNITE Tech Ministry? Email JD Little at jdlittle@calvarychurch.com for more information.
Questions? Contact: William Walford, wwalford@calvarychurch.com
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Men’s Conference Volunteers
Friday & Saturday, August 14–15
Be a host or greeter!Join our conference serving team
Friday, August 14 | 5:00–6:15 PMSaturday, August 15 | 7:30–8:00 AM
We’re excited to host the Calvary Men’s Conference on August 14–15.
We need volunteers to serve at our registration check-in tables and to greet participants, directing them to their seats.
Thanks for your willingness to help!
Contacts: Helen Stewart, 704.341.5328, hstewart@calvarychurch.com
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Coach with CHAMP Sports
Training provided!Interested in being a CHAMP coach? We offer seasonal youth leagues for soccer (ages 3–18), flag football (6–18), T-ball (5-6), baseball (7–8), and basketball (ages 5–18).
Just three hours a week can make a huge impact on the lives of our CHAMP kids and families! No prior coaching experience is necessary, and training is provided!
Visit the CHAMP website at champsportsinfo.com for full details and to register!
Contact: Kelly Lamb, 704.887.3689, klamb@calvarychurch.com
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Food Service & Hospitality
Do you have a heart for hospitality?
Calvary Food Service is a ministry that supports the numerous special events held throughout the year at our church. Our team provides table setting, plating, buffet attendants, servers, preparation helpers, dishwashers, clean-up crews, and more. We are flexible and will work around your schedule. Day and evening opportunities are available.
We’d love to have you join our team — contact us to get started!
Already on our Food Service team? Sign up below to serve at upcoming Calvary events:
Contact: Calvary Food Service, 704.887.3663, foodservice@calvarychurch.com
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Serve at Family & Friends Day
Sunday, October 4
Register to volunteer!Family & Friends Day
Sunday, October 4
11:30 AM–3:30 PM, Shifts VaryWe need many volunteers to serve at our biggest event of the year, out on the sports fields! You can supervise inflatables, assist with food service, set up or clean up, or serve as an on-call extra.
- Our biggest need is inflatable supervision, which involves monitoring children as they get on and off the activities.
- Choose a one-hour shift.
Thank you for your willingness to serve. Please register below, and we will contact you to confirm your assignment.
Contact: Pastor Nathaniel Pearce, 704.341.5424, npearce@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer John, 704.543.1200, jjohn@calvarychurch.com
+ Auto Repair Ministry
Share your skills!Third Saturdays as scheduled
8:00 AM–NoonThe Automotive Repair Ministry assists Calvary widows, single parents, senior adults, and those with fixed incomes who need assistance with basic auto repairs and maintenance. The team consists of committed volunteers with automotive repair experience and a desire to share their skills with the Calvary community.
Volunteers may help diagnose problems, validate quoted repairs from dealerships or shops, and perform routine installation of maintenance items. Work may be done at Calvary or through home visits. We provide these services in such a manner that “they may see our good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
If you are a professional mechanic or a skilled DIYer with experience repairing and maintaining automobiles, please contact us to support this ministry!
Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, jpile@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer John, 704.543.1200, jjohn@calvarychurch.com
+ Communion Team
Communion is one of the two ordinances of the church and a meaningful part of our worship together. At Calvary, we observe communion once a month, either during a Sunday morning or evening service.
If you’re a Calvary member and are interested in serving with our Communion Team, there are two ways you can participate:
- Assist with preparing communion during the week leading up to the service.
- Help serve communion during the Sunday morning or evening service.
Please contact Pastor Jim Cashwell to learn more.
Contact: Pastor Jim Cashwell, 704.341.5393, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com
+ ESL Volunteers
Teachers & Assistants NeededInterested in serving in our English as a Second Language ministry?
We need teachers and assistants to provide a welcoming and high-quality ESL program to international students of all backgrounds who are interested in developing their English skills. Teachers must be Calvary members.
Classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM–Noon, on a semester schedule: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
We invite you to join our ESL volunteer team! New volunteers should contact Pastor Sibu or Kelli about current serving opportunities.
- Get more information about Calvary ESL classes HERE.
Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com or Kelli Van der Hoeven, ksvanderhoeven@gmail.com
+ Food Pantry Donations
Replenish our shelves for those in needThe Calvary Food Pantry provides for families facing food insecurity in our church and throughout the community.
We currently need a wide variety of non-perishable grocery items to distribute to those in need on Thursdays and at upcoming drive-thru events. Please donate foodstuffs packaged in boxes, cans, or plastic containers; no glass bottles or jars.
Most needed items:
Canned or Dried Beans & Peas
Canned Vegetables of any variety
Peanut Butter
Canned Meat of any kind
Canned Spaghetti Sauce
Rice
PastaYou may drop off donations at Calvary Church at:
- The Main Entrance (Entrance 1)
- The table at Entrance 2
- The cabinet located at the bottom of the escalators (near Entrance 5 in front of the sanctuary)
- Table past the Chapel (Entrance 12)
We appreciate your generosity and support!
Contacts: Sam Robinson, sammcdowell99@gmail.com & Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
+ Hearts & Hammers
Lend a hand one Saturday each monthMen and women, do you have general household repair skills and a heart to serve? We are recruiting new volunteers!
Calvary Hearts & Hammers teams serve the second Saturday morning each month, tackling basic household repairs, home maintenance, and yard work for those in our congregation who need a helping hand — especially our senior adults, widows, and single-parent families.Please register below to join a Hearts & Hammers team!
Contacts: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com, Jennifer John, 704.543.1200, jjohn@calvarychurch.com, & Jeff Edwards, jte8771@gmail.com
+ Jail Ministry
Local Jail Outreach
Bible study teachers needed!Do you have a heart to share the Gospel with inmates? We need Calvary members to teach one-hour evening Bible studies for men or women in the Mecklenburg County Jail. Monthly opportunities are available.
Current Need: Women Bible teachers on Thursdays at 7:30 PM once per month.
Volunteers must complete the required orientation and training.
Contact: Pastor Sibu Rajappan, 704.341.5336, srajappan@calvarychurch.com
+ Host Team Volunteers
Ushers, Greeters, & Welcome CenterWelcoming all for the glory of God! You can support the Calvary family by welcoming guests and attendees with a warm smile and a gracious “Hello”! There are many ways to serve:- Greeters welcome everyone as they enter on Sundays and provide quick directions.
- Ushers guide people to available seating in the Sanctuary, answer questions about Calvary, and help with the offering, handouts, and other guest services as needed. Calvary membership is required.
Typically, ushers and greeters are asked to arrive 45 minutes before worship services and concerts begin. We need additional volunteers for holiday services and events!- Welcome Center Hosts greet newcomers on Sundays after the 9:45 AM service, make initial connections, and provide guests with Welcome Bag gifts. Calvary membership is required.
Interested in serving with us? Reach out to our contacts below with any questions or for more information.
Contacts: Malcolm Weeks, Head Usher, 704.607.5765, malcolm.weeks58@gmail.com & Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
+ Martha Ministry
Help provide a meal at Calvary
for bereaved familiesDo you have a heart for serving those who are grieving?
Our Martha Ministry team supports Calvary families by providing a meal at the church before or after the funeral of a family member. Volunteers are assigned to a team and serve three or four times per year by preparing a covered dish and delivering it to the church ready to serve.
We need additional volunteers! Contact us to get involved!
Ministry Coordinator: Dalene Ingle, 704.573.0491, daleneingle@gmail.com
Administrative Coordinator: Dianne Miller, miller1994@aol.com
Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com
+ Senior Adults Telecare
Be an encouragement to our senior adults by making regular phone calls through our Senior Telecare ministry. Callers share Scripture and pray with people over the phone. A great opportunity for those with a flexible schedule!
Contact: Pastor Jim Pile, 704.341.5359, jpile@calvarychurch.com
+ Special Needs Volunteers
Serve on a rotating scheduleCalvary has many children, students, and young adults with special needs who participate in our growing ministry.
We always need additional volunteers to serve in a variety of roles. Will you help by serving as a Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Friend/Buddy, or Parent Partner on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings?
- We have an immediate need for three new team members! Most volunteers serve on a monthly rotation on Sunday mornings at 9:30–11:15 AM or 11:15–Noon on the 1st and 3rd Sundays or 2nd and 4th Sundays.
- We need volunteers to serve on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, from September to November and January to May.
A background check is required for volunteers ages 18+.
Please contact us to get involved!
Contact: Ines Portalatin-Brice, Special Needs Coordinator, 704.341.5413, ipbrice@calvarychurch.com or Laura Harrison, 704.887.3695, lharrison@calvarychurch.com
+ Calvary Street Ministry
Saturday Breakfast UptownCalvary Street Ministry volunteers serve a full breakfast to hundreds of our homeless neighbors in Uptown Charlotte every Saturday morning.
Our team is happy to have new volunteers help prepare the food in the Calvary kitchen from 6:00 to 7:00 AM. Another crew loads the food trailer and travels to the Roof Above shelter for the serving phase from 7:00 to 9:30 AM. The final phase, clean-up, is back at Calvary from 10:00 to 10:30 AM.
Contact:
+ Student Ministry Leaders
Learn more about our team!Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of the next generation? Consider volunteering with our Student Ministry team. As our ministry grows, there are many opportunities to serve!
Sunday PM Event Volunteers
Selected Sundays during the school year, 5:30–7:30 PM
Locations include the CLC/Gym/Fields- Student Ministry offers a fellowship and outreach event during selected Sunday evening worship services each month. Students participate in a short devotion and enjoy organized games and competitions, usually planned around a fun theme. Responsible adult volunteers help activities run smoothly and monitor crowd control. We need more volunteers to support this fun outreach time!
IGNITE Small Group Leaders
Wednesdays during the school year, 6:30–8:00 PM
In the Calvary Life Center- In this role, you will guide a weekly conversation with a group of students and help them apply truths from the message at IGNITE. We provide discussion questions beforehand to help you. You’ll need to spend about 30 minutes reviewing the Scripture passages and questions each week. The small group time lasts about 20 minutes. A short training is provided.
Student Life Group Leaders
Sundays year-round, 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
In the Calvary Life Center- Adults who feel called to disciple students are encouraged to teach a Student Life Group. This role requires an hour or two of preparation each week, studying the curriculum and Bible lessons. Most SLG teaching schedules are set so that leaders may still attend an Adult Life Group regularly. Mandatory training is provided.
In each of these roles, your ministry is to share God's love and model a Christ-transformed life as you care about Calvary students and build relationships with them. The hours you invest will have an eternal impact!
Volunteers must have attended Calvary for at least six months, be Calvary Church members, complete the training and approval process, and pass a background check.
Please let us know if you're interested!
Pastor Cameron Engle, High School, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, Middle School, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com+ Tech Team
Providing audio & video supportIt takes a great volunteer team of sound, lighting, and video technicians working together to produce our worship services and support the many ministry events throughout the week at Calvary.
We can train you to operate the audio consoles, operate cameras, run the video switcher, use presentation software, and run the lighting console. If you are interested in and well-qualified for these areas, please contact us about current opportunities.
Contact: Christy Pressley, 704.887.3687, cpressley@calvarychurch.com
+ Word Room Volunteers
Help in our bookstoreDo you enjoy helping people in a retail setting? Could you assist people with selecting and purchasing Bibles, books, cards, and gifts?
The Word Room bookstore needs Calvary members to volunteer on Sundays before and after worship services and on Wednesday evenings.
If you’re interested, please contact Veda Boyd at 704.341.5363 or wordroom@calvarychurch.com.
Contact: Matthew Thompson, mthompson@calvarychurch.com