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!

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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

Vocalists contribute to the fullness of sound by singing harmonies and can also be called upon to lead a song as a solo at different times. In addition, the worship team is also tasked with engaging the congregation during corporate worship.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

BAND MEMBER

Worship Team

Our band praises the Lord through the blast of the ram’s horn, the lyre, and harp! They praise him with the tambourine and dancing; they praise him with strings and flutes, and with a clash of cymbals. (Psalm 150)

(Guitars and piano are also welcome.)

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

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

Local Outreach

Serve immigrants by helping them learn English through weekly classes. Teachers work together to plan and teach the lessons for their classroom from materials provided or sourced.

Time commitment:

Weekly

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Oasis Outreach Team Member

Local Outreach

Oasis International helps refugees resettle and thrive in St. Louis, and we serve with them monthly! 

Time commitment:

Monthly

Age Requirement:

Ages 13+

Local Outreach Team Member

Local Outreach

Be a part of a group that regularly serves with one of our partner organizations.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

Willing Hands Team Member

Local Outreach

Members of this team help people who are elderly, widowed, or afflicted with health issues with light maintenance work in their homes.

Time commitment:

Varies

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER

Local & Global Outreach

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 Meal Prep

Global Outreach

Serve with others to plan, prepare and serve lunch for quarterly events featuring missionary reports.

Time commitment:

4x/yearly

Age Requirement:

Ages 16+

Operation Christmas Child Team

Global Outreach

The OCC team facilitates the packing of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for First Free Church. That includes ordering materials, equipping people with resources, fundraising, sharing about the project, or engaging in any other related activities.

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+

Prayer Ministry Team Member

Care Team

Follow up with individuals on the prayer list and provide updates to the Care Ministry Assistant.

Time commitment:

2x/month

Age Requirement:

Ages 18+

Funeral Greeter

Care Team

Welcome and assist guests attending funerals and memorial services.

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+

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