ADULT Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed for all Youth Activities. Take a look through the offerings for SJB Youth and see if anything jumps out.

Youth Ministry Advisory Council

Help to guide the future of St. John’s Youth Ministry, be a part of changing the lives of young parishioners, and help youth in leadership development. Meets four times a year.

Small Group Leader

Lead young people in a special way by guiding them in their faith. Similar to the role of a catechist, small group leaders guide young people in discipleship through discussions of faith and unique experiences. Help at 7D8 (7th & 8th graders), the Chat Room—High School.

Adult Support

Be present at youth events providing support in the areas of safety, supervision, and discipline.

Chaperone

Join young people at events, conferences, mission trips, and more as a chaperone. Chaperones participate in the full experience of the event while caring for the safety and well-being of the youth participants. (Must be 21 to volunteer)

Emmaus Kitchen Host

Volunteer your house to host Emmaus Kitchen, a monthly youth meeting where high school young people gather to learn to cook, to reflect on faith, and share a meal. There must be two hosts at each home. You may volunteer your home or volunteer as a host in someone else’s home.

Transportation

Volunteer to help drive youth to and from events. Bus drivers are always needed as well. (Must be 21 to volunteer and have a valid driver’s license)

Communication

Volunteer to help make phone calls to youth about upcoming events. You may also volunteer to help with mailings, update the website, and other advertizing of SJB Youth Activities.

Justice and Service

Help lead SJB Youth in monthly justice and service projects. Includes Rake the Town, Parish Service Day, VINE Spring Clean up, Souper Bowl of Caring, and more.

Fundraisers

Volunteer to coordinate and run fundraisers to support SJB Youth Ministry programs, trips to conferences and mission trips, and other opportunities for youth.

YOUTH Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Ministry Advisory Council

Develop leadership skills and help to guide the future of SJB Youth Ministry! Meets four times a year.

 Justice and Service

Volunteering to help the poor and vulnerable is an important part of our faith. Join us for regular service opportunities around the Mankato community. Other regular service opportunities are also available at St. John’s.

Peer Ministry: Youth to Youth

Help lead other young people in being a follower of Jesus! Whether it’s working with younger kids or your own age group, this is definitely an exciting group to volunteer for. Peer ministers include catechists for GOF and 7D8 and the Chat Room.

Fundraising

Whether it’s selling hotdogs, running games for kids, clearing tables or being a part of the annual Follies Dinner Theater, we have a lot of fun ways to help raise funds for SJB Youth Ministry!

Prayer and Liturgy

At various times throughout the year, SJB Youth have special roles in parish liturgies, some of these include World Youth Sunday, Christmas Eve, Good Friday, and Graduation Masses. If you are interested in being involved in the planning of and/or the implementation of the liturgies please sign up. Roles can include Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Musicians, Dancers, Actors, Ushers, etc.

Communication

Volunteer to help get the word out to your friends and peers! Whether you call, email, text message, or hang-up posters, you’re a communicator and this is a great place for you to volunteer!

Contact us for more about the Youth & Young Adult Ministry