The Win: Funeral attendees grieving the loss of a loved one will get to share a time of food and fellowship here at the church.
This is the right role for you if: 

• You enjoy the preparation and serving of food to others in a time of grief.
• You enjoy working in and around the kitchen.

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the preparation/ serving of food in the CFC kitchen and gym.
• Assist in the cleanup of dishes and tableware after the meal.
• Assist in the numerous other details of food preparation.

Time Commitment: There is normally from one to three days advance notification of a bereavement meal. On average, there is about one bereavement meal per month. The time commitment for assisting in the preparation of a meal is usually around 3-4 hours centered on the noon hour. The meals can be requested for any day of the week except Sundays.

Volunteers Needed:  Due to the uncertain timing in the needs of this ministry, it is best suited to volunteers who have a flexible work schedule or who are retired.

Additional Requirements:  

The Win: Those in the CFC congregation are encouraged when dealing with a significant health need, recent hospital stay, rehab or shut-in situation
This is the right role for you if: 

• You have a cordial demeanor
• You are willing to pray for someone in need
• You have a compassionate outlook
• You have an encouraging attitude
  
  

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

• Make calls at least one day a week
• Pray for the needs of those in the congregation
• Confidential and caring disposition

Time Commitment: 30-45 minutes one day a week

Volunteers Needed: 

Additional Requirements: Church Membership

The Win: Volunteers will bring comfort to those in need and encourage them in their recovery as a representative of CFC.

This is the right role for you if: 

• You enjoy talking with people, are a good listener,  and have a compassion for those that are hurting or recovering
• You have a caring and compassionate nature and outlook

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

• Visit a local hospital an average of once a week
• Report back to the church staff after your visit with updates about the patient visited
• Maintain an positive attitude toward those seen and preserve confidentiality with the patients

Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to reserve one day a week to visit the hospitals . This can be less during some weeks due to the fact that there may not be someone at every hospital every day of the week.
The visits average about 15-20 minutes per patient.

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers are needed immediately and a full team is between 15-18 people

Additional Requirements: Church Membership

The Win: Volunteers will bring comfort and encouragement to those in a shut-in situation as a representative of CFC.
This is the right role for you if: 

• You enjoy talking with people, are a good listener, and have a compassion for those that are convalescing or lonely
• You have a caring and compassionate nature and outlook

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

• Visit a local nursing home or residence an average of twice a month
• Report back to the church staff after your visit with updates about the resident visited
• Maintain an positive attitude toward those seen and preserve confidentiality with the resident

Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to reserve two days per month to visit the nursing homes or residence . The visits average about 20-30 minutes per resident.

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers are needed immediately and a full team varies with the number of residents that are shut-ins every month

Additional Requirements: Church Membership

The Win: Ensuring that each family within our church body, feels known and loved by God and is encouraged with tender compassion when cancer is a part of their lives.

This is the Right role for you if:

• . You are empathetic, and have a warm, gentle approach toward those in our church family suffering through the effects of cancer.
• You have lost a loved one to cancer and understand the grieving process.
• You are a cancer patient or survivor and feel you could offer encouragement and support to others.
• You are a caregiver for someone with cancer and feel you could encourage other caregivers.
• You are a member of CFC.
• You are committed to the vision of CFC.

• Send cards with words of encouragement.
• Prepare meals for families
• Pray for those who are struggling with cancer.
• Make phone calls to check in and pray.
• Visitations

Time Commitment: Varies per situation.

Volunteers Needed: 15

Additional Requirements: Church Membership