VOLUNTEER MINISTRY JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Junior Youth Ministry Leader

Nature of the Position

The Junior Youth Leader is the primary contact and facilitator for Junior Youth Ministry.  It is the goal of this position to develop, nurture and supervise youth ministry initiatives at Church of the Incarnation as well as build strong and trusting relationship with the young people of the parish.

Outline of Responsibilities

• to assist young people in the process of developing a well rounded and spiritually based youth ministry program

• to communicate youth ministry opportunities to all young people on the parish list and to other youth who have shown interest
• ensure that at least 2 leaders are present at all parish sponsored events
• supervision of the building, set-up and returning the facility to the  previous form after its use (including clean-up)
• maintain a safe environment for all participants
• regular communication with the parish rector regarding events and issues
• communicate with parents occasionally regarding events and issues
• report any concerns to coordinator
• encourage and support young people to attend diocesan youth ministry events

Skills & Experience

·     enjoys working with young people

·     ability to engage, communicate and develop trust  with young people

·     ability to work  and communicate with parent and co-leaders

Boundaries & Limitations

·        uphold the statement regarding the creation of a safe environment

• leaders are not responsible for young people whose behavior does not meet the code of conduct

Support, Supervision & Training

• under the direct supervision of the Rector
• a willingness to attend training sessions at the diocese or in a local initiative

Participation Group

• Junior Youth ages 9 – 13 years

Screening Requirements

• 2 written references
• signed declaration of understanding
• police record check

Length of Term

• One year, renewable

Benefits to the Volunteer

·     the primary benefit to the volunteers is the ability to build close relationship with the young people of the parish

·     the ability to have a profound effect on the faith development of our young people and a key role in their connectedness to our parish community

·     the development of friendships with co-leaders and others involved in the youth ministry program

©2002 Diocese of Algoma
(Used with permission from the Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Niagara)

May 10, 2002