Volunteering
At HCC, we want to help people find and use their God-given passions, gifts, skills and abilities. You can browse the list of current volunteering needs below, or fill in our skills form and we'll see if we can match you to an area where you can get engaged.
Current volunteer needs at HCC
To get your vancancy listed here, contact Della Jackson at .
Helpers, First Stop Breakfast Bar: 5 people
Area Description: First Stop is a Free Breakfast Bar for young people aged 11 to 18, every day before school (term time). The bar provides basic breakfast and a safe place for young people on their way to school. The Bar started when we discovered that, due to their home environments, young people in Hitchin were going without breakfast and were in town before schools were open with nowhere to go. Each day around 40 young people attend the bar where they can have breakfast, play chess etc or just chill out together. The bar is run by a dedicated team, who make a real difference in the lives of young people and also develop lasting friendships amongst themselves. More...
Role Description: You would help on a morning that suits you, as part of a team with 4 other helpers. Roles vary from helping in the kitchen to interacting with the young people but everyone mucks in to set up and close down. Commitment is normally one day a week, 7:15am to 8:45am but we can be flexible about the time you arrive and leave with regards your job and other commitments. Training and support is provided for all the roles and no one is left vulnerable or out of their depth.
For more information: Contact Della Jackson at
Youth workers, Urban Saints: 5 people
Area Description: Urban Saints is a outreach club for 11-18s that runs every Friday. The 2 hour programme includes 60 minutes of themed-activities to help young people grapple with important issues of faith and life, followed by a second hour of chilling out (e.g. café, games consoles, pool, table tennis etc.). More...
Role Description: As a helper in the team you would come along every Friday to generally muck in with the activities. You will not have upfront responsibilities but will be responsible for leading discussions in small group, getting to know young people and generally helping out with the various needs on the night (e.g. running tuck shop, playing table tennis, set up and put down).
For more information: Contact Matt Summerfield at
Projection, AV Production Team: 2 people
Area Description: The Audio Visual Production team is responsible for the "behind the scenes" creative technical roles for our services and events at HCC, supporting services with sound and PA, lighting, and projection needs.
Role Description: We're looking for people who can help on the projection team for Sunday morning services. As part of the Production team, you would be projecting song words, and triggering powerpoint presentations, playlists and video clips. It's an exciting role in the thick of the action. Time commitment is roughly one service per month, arriving at 9am to prepare for the 10.30am service. Ideally, you can quickly recognise and follow worship songs, follow sermons, and find working with computers comes naturally. Training on our software systems will be provided. Musical feel and visual flair are a bonus!
For more information: Contact Paul Rigby at
Catering Manager: 1 person
Catering Team: 5 people
Area Description: HCC's Catering Ministry is one our core practical ministries and provides a wide range of volunteering opportunities for church members. This includes using or learning skills such as event planning, food preparation and food service. The ministry provides catering for events such as The Alpha Course, Senior Citizens Teas, seminars, and major events such as Christmas Tea and Celebration Parties etc. HCC has a fully fitted commercial kitchen and is able to provide basic training and on going support for its volunteers.
Role descriptions: We are currently looking for a volunteer Catering Manager to oversee, consolidate and expand this exciting ministry. This role would require a knowledge of catering and kitchen procedures and an ability to manage a team of volunteers. However the most important of all is a passion to take this ministry forward to meet the catering needs of our growing church and its activities. We also require Team Members to help with the various aspects of the catering ministry, which includes food preparation, serving, table setting, and clearing up. There are lots of opportunities to put your skills into practice and to learn new ones, be it front of house serving or behind the scenes cooking.
For more information: Contact Della Jackson at
Co-ordinator, "By Your Side" Senior Citizens ministry: 1 person
Area Description: "By Your Side" is HCC's Ministry to elderly members and those in the community. It provides a programme of entertainment events called Centre Stage, outings, visits and support (including a home group specifically for the elderly). This ministry has been recognised by Hertfordshire Adult Care Services as providing a much needed service to the elderly.
Role Description: We need someone with the necessary skills and experience to oversee this ministry. They would have a passion and vision to take this ministry forward and to inspire and lead its team of volunteers. It would be great if you have the skills to manage budgeting and administration. Previous experience in health or care of the elderly and an understanding of community interagency working would be an advantage.
For more information: Contact Della Jackson at
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