Serve

Current Serving Opportunities

Serving – whether in the church or in the community – is a way for ‘regular’ people to be the hands and feet of Jesus and show God’s love in tangible ways.

Check out all of the opportunities we have for you to serve at First Free – click on a ministry area to see the opportunities!

Kid Connection

KC FRiends team member

Kid Connection Team

Provide children with special needs a nurturing and safe environment that will provide the needed support to allow for spiritual development through the teachings of Jesus.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Nursery team member

Kid Connection Team

Provide a warm and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers in Nursery while teaching them about Jesus through play.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Preschool team member

Kid Connection Team

Engage preschool kids while teaching them about Jesus in a warm and fun environment.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 4+

elementary team member

Kid Connection Team

Facilitate a warm, inviting, and engaging atmosphere for our elementary students while teaching them about Jesus.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 4+

Fusion team member

Kid Connection Team

Connect with our 4th and 5th-grade students in a warm, inviting, and fun atmosphere while teaching them about Jesus.

Time commitment:

2-4x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

tech team member

Kid Connection Team

Assist with tech on Sunday mornings and help kids grow closer to Christ through the partnership of teaching and worship teams.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 4+

Welcome team member

Kid Connection Team

Ensure new and returning families feel welcome by greeting them warmly, providing a safe and loving environment to enter into, and assisting with check-ins.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

AWANA team member

Kid Connection Team

Provide a fun and loving atmosphere for Preschool through 6th graders to participate in the AWANA program on Wednesday evenings.

Time commitment:

4x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Student Ministries

JH Small Group Leader

Junior High

Small groups are at the heart of Student Ministries. Leaders disciple a group of middle school students through relationships and discussions on a weekly basis. See lives transformed as you speak life, love, and truth into your students’ lives! (3-year commitment)

Time commitment:

Weekly

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Summit Small Group Leader

Senior High

Small groups are at the heart of Student Ministries. Leaders disciple a group of high school students through relationships and discussions on a weekly basis. See lives transformed as you speak life, love, and truth into your students’ lives! (4-year commitment)

Time commitment:

Weekly

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Cafe/Diner Supervisor

Junior or Senior High

Help coordinate and train our cafe volunteers to serve on Sunday or Wednesday nights.

Time commitment:

Weekly

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

SM Tech Team

Junior or Senior High

Make our services come alive by using your gifts in tech. Whether it’s audio, video, lights, or CG, we’ve got a place for everybody to be involved!

Time commitment:

 

4 Hours for Rehearsal/Service

Age Requirement:

6th-12th grade

SM Worship Team

Junior or Senior High

Grow in your musical giftings as you learn what it means to lead others into worship. All vocalists and musicians are encouraged to try this out!

Time commitment:

 

4 Hours for Rehearsal/Service, plus practice time

Age Requirement:

6th-12th grade

Connections

GREETER

Connections Team

Provide a warm welcome to both guests and regular attenders.

Time commitment:

2x/month 

Age Requirement:

16+ or < 16 with an adult

COFFEe BREWER

Connections Team

Brew coffee and set up coffee counters before Sunday services.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

16+ or <16 with an adult

COFFEE CLEAN-UP

Connections Team

Provide hospitality, restock condiments, and clean up the coffee area.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

16+ or <16 with an adult

TRAFFIC SAFETY TEAM

Connections Team

Ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles in the parking lot and assist guests in finding available parking.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Section Host

Connections Team

Within the auditorium, welcome, help connect, and encourage people in their steps of faith.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

VISITOR FOLLOW UP

Connections Team

Assist visitors in connecting with First Free; facilitate connection with groups, service opportunities, etc.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

WELCOME DESK TEAM

Connections Team

Answer questions and provide information as requested; provide basic technical support such as navigating the website, signing up for events, etc; encourage visitors to fill out Connect cards.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Worship

VOCAL TEAM

Worship Team

First Free vocalists lead our congregation in musical worship on Sunday mornings. The lead songs, sing harmony, and model joyful, authentic worship for our congregation.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Teens & adults

BAND MEMBER

Worship Team

We welcome those who play drums, bass, keys, guitar (acoustic and electric) and strings (violin, viola, and cello) to check out our team. Our band community serves our congregation by leading authentic, well rehearsed music to help our church family engage in worship Sunday mornings.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Teens & adults

Technical Ministries

Audio Mixer

Technical Production Team

Audio Mixers help operate the audio systems for services and events to ensure clear sound at an appropriate volume level.

Time commitment:

1x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Computer Graphics

Technical Production Team

The CG operator contributes to the service or event by using ProPresenter to share lyrics, videos, and presentations with the congregation or audience.

Time commitment:

1x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Camera Operator

Technical Production Team

Our Camera Operators control the cameras around the room and capture high-quality footage that we use on our live streams and video recordings.

Time commitment:

1x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Video Director

Technical Production Team

Video Directors direct the video streams around the room to create an engaging online experience.

Time commitment:

1x/month

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Stage Design / Lighting

Technical Production Team

Stage design (and construction!) and lighting help us to create interesting and engaging spaces that help our congregation get the most out of the worship experience.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Grades 6+

Outreach

ESL Hospitality Team

Local Outreach

Serve immigrants in our community by helping to provide a safe space for them to connect with others and learn English. Hospitality team members help with check-ins, registration, and directing students to their classes.

Time commitment:

Weekly

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

ESL Teacher or Assistant

Local Outreach

Teachers and assistant teachers help non-english speakers to learn English. Curriculum and training is provided. ESL meets on Wednesday evenings during fall, winter, and spring.

Time commitment:

Weekly

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Back to School Fair volunteer

Local Outreach

At our annual Back to School Fair we open our doors to our neighbors who need assistance getting their school supplies. 

Tasks may include greeting guests, assisting families in selecting items from their lists, restocking stations, supervising the play area, engaging children at activity stations, and more.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Teens & adults

Oasis Volunteer

Local Outreach

First Free sends a group of 6-8 dedicated volunteers to Oasis on the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to noon to clean, paint, garden, and do whatever else Oasis needs to serve its clients!

Time commitment:

Monthly

Age Requirement:

Ages 13+

Bridge of Hope volunteer

Local Outreach

Bridge of Hope Ministries serves one of the poorest areas of North St. Louis. They have a variety of volunteer opportunities available.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Teens & adults

online tutor

Local Outreach

Bridge of Hope Ministries serves one of the poorest areas of North St. Louis. Engaging with Hope Education will give you the opportunity to tutor students from North St. Louis, fully online. Training is provided. 

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Teens & adults

Food Drive volunteer

Local Outreach

Volunteers coordinate the annual food drive for Circle of Concern Food Pantry.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

IRONTON BIBLE CAMP VOLUNTEER

Local Outreach

Spend a week in Ironton, MO to help bring the message of Christ to the children of Iron and Madison Counties through a free VBS-type Bible day camp experience. This trip is designed for the whole family with opportunities for all ages to serve.

Watch for the registration form each spring!

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Angel tree volunteer

Local Outreach

Bless the families of Missouri inmates who have turned their lives around by through a relationship with Jesus!

Volunteers are needed to help with planning, collection and delivery of gifts for families of incarcerated individuals.

Time commitment:

4 hours

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

MSG Volunteer

Local Outreach

Mustard Seed Group (MSG) is a ministry to Chinese students at Washington University. Volunteers are needed to participate in English Bible studies, build relationships and encourage students.

Time commitment:

Monthly

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Work Day Volunteer

Local Outreach

Workday Team Volunteers meets on the second Saturday morning of each month. First Free Volunteers help with repairs, restorations, and lawn maintenance. Work sessions generally last 4-5 hours. Projects are usually completed by 1 p.m.

Time commitment:

Monthly

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER

Local & Global Outreach

Our Crisis Response Team serves the physical and spiritual needs of those impacted by natural disasters or other calamities. Volunteers are equipped and ready to serve in crisis response ministry. Response teams will be fluid, based on the situation, actions required, and availability of team members.

Members of this team are trained to respond to crises in our church, our community, our nation, and abroad.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Missionary Care Team Member

Global Outreach

Serve with others to communicate with and care for our missionaries serving around the world.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

Mission Community Lunch Volunteer

Global Outreach

Volunteers are needed to help with the coordination, set-up, and clean-up of lunches for our missionaries and outreach teams.

Time commitment:

4x/yearly; 3 hours per lunch

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

OCC Drop-off Volunteer

Global Outreach

Volunteers are needed to staff tables during the week while people & other churches drop off their Operation Christmas Child boxes.

Time commitment:

Varies; around Thanksgiving

Age Requirement:

Ages 15+

OCC Collection Coordinator & Volunteers

Global Outreach

Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate the collection of Operation Christmas Child boxes at First Free.

Time commitment:

Varies; around Thanksgiving

Age Requirement:

Ages 15+

Cup of nations volunteer

Global Outreach

Volunteers help with registration, refreshments, and various support roles for Cup of Nations Soccer Tournament. Cup of Nations takes place over two weekends, with youth and adult competitions.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 15+

Feed the world Packing volunteer

Global Outreach

First Free’s annual Food-Packing provides support to families around the world impacted by hunger and poverty.

It’s a great opportunity for your family, small group, or just yourself that will put food in the mouths of 20,000 school children around the world impacted by hunger and poverty. Most ages and abilities are able to participate in this food-packing event. Most work can be accomplished while seated, but we’ll also need some strong arms for set up and tear down. Watch for the registration form each winter!

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 15+

Short-term missions trip

Global Outreach

Serve as part of a short term missions team from First Free.

Registrations will be available as new trips are announced. Watch for registrations!

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 15+

Safety + Security

Operations officer

Safety & Security Team

Our Operations Officers monitor internal and external communication systems in order to coordinate response activities to emergencies that may occur during services.

Time commitment:

1-2x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 25+

Safety Team Member

Safety & Security Team

Our Safety Team Members are experts in the execution of the church’s preparedness plan. Their role is to help lead the response should an emergency occur.

Time commitment:

1-2x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 22+

Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) Member

Safety & Security Team

The MERT Team serves as primary responders to medical emergencies occurring during services in order to provide initial emergency medical care while awaiting the arrival of EMS.

Time commitment:

1x/month

Qualifications:

 

Licensed Physician, Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT

Traffic Safety Team Member

Safety & Security Team

Our Traffic Safety Team Members ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles in the parking lot, assist guests in finding available parking, and help prepare the congregation for worship through hospitality.

Time commitment:

1-2x/month

Qualifications:

 

Valid driver’s license

Communications

Photographer

Photography Team

Our Photography Team helps us to capture the beautiful moments that happen at our church so we can share them with others. 

Time commitment:

1x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

Videographer

Videography Team

Our Videography Team helps us to tell stories that share the life change that happens at First Free.

Time commitment:

1x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

Facilities

Yardwork

Facilities

Help keep our grounds looking great! Projects may include raking, weeding, planting, trimming, and general clean-up. More advanced projects could include help with retaining walls and other landscaping. Knowledge of landscaping is helpful but not necessary. Individuals and/or groups welcome!

Time commitment:

Varies by project

Age Requirement:

Ages 10+

Light Maintenance

Facilities

Help keep our buildings and equipment at their very best! Projects may include simple repairs and power washing. Requires basic home maintenance skills.

Time commitment:

Varies by project

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Painting

Facilities

Help keep our buildings looking great inside and out by freshening up paint! Requires an eye for detail; experience is helpful but not necessary.

Time commitment:

Varies by project

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Deep Cleaning

Facilities

Help keep our spaces looking their best with some detailed cleaning around the buildings. Projects could include deep cleaning and organizing kitchen areas or the nursery, and detailed dusting. An eye for detail and organization skills are helpful.

Time commitment:

Varies by project

Age Requirement:

Ages 12+

Caregiving / Prayer Team

Care Team

As a member of the Caregiving/Prayer Team, your primary responsibility will be to follow up with, encourage, and pray for individuals facing health issues or undergoing surgery who are listed on the church’s prayer list.

Time commitment:

1 hour/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Funeral team

Care Team

The Funeral Team is a compassionate group of volunteers who play a vital role in greeting guests and assisting with setup and cleanup for the memorial services and the subsequent luncheons.

Time commitment:

Varies; 1-4 hours per funeral

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Pre-Marital Mentoring Team

Care Team

Come alongside pre-engaged and engaged couples, a mentor couple will work to prepare couples planning to be married for a successful lifelong commitment centered on God’s principles of marriage. Training and curriculum are provided.

Time commitment:

Varies; 1-4 hours per funeral

Age Requirement:

Ages 30+

wedding coordinator

Care Team

The wedding coordinator is responsible for a variety of duties related to both planning and executing weddings at First Free.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 25+

willing hands team

Care Team

The Willing Hands team assists seniors, single parents, widows, and the disabled who are connected to First Free with general household and automobile maintenance.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Funeral Meal Prep

Care Team

Work on a team to provide meals for families following funerals. 

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

EVENTS

events team

Events

We love holding events at our church, but those big fun celebrations take time, planning, and extra hands to make them happen. Join our events team to be part of the action!

Time commitment:

Varies by event

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

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