We are looking for volunteers of all ages (from Grade 10 to older adults)!
Maybe you attended Spirit Day as a Grade 7 youth and loved it and felt the Holy Spirit calling you to serve others as you were served at the event. Or maybe you have served at Spirit Day in the past as a chaperone or a volunteer and want to reunite with this special community of faith-filled people. Spirit Day cannot function without volunteers like yourself who are so willing to serve with joyful hearts. So, consider yourself invited to the next edition of Spirit Day!
Make sure you read through all the information below and join us in prayer and discernment.
When you’re ready, hit that button at the bottom of this page to take you to the volunteer application form.
Application Deadlines are as follows:
- For Stage Team: Friday, October 18
- For all other teams: Monday, October 28
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We are looking for individuals who:
- are pursuing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active and growing faith and prayer life
- have a passion for young people and a desire to work with them
- have a spirit of evangelization and are willing to share that with others
- have a servant’s heart, a listening ear, an accepting attitude and a compassionate vision
- have a desire to leave his/her safety zone and reach out to others where they are at
- enjoy working with large and small teams
- will perform tasks willingly and responsibly
- will be open to instruction and direction from event leadership
General benefits of volunteering for Spirit Day:
- All volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt (and must wear the shirt during the event for identification purposes)
- Meals will be provided during the event (lunch and snacks on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17)
- Upon request, you will receive a letter of service
- An opportunity to meet new people, work with your friends as well as grow as a community of faith
- Gain or enhance your skills in the area of service
All volunteers will be required to attend a mandatory volunteer orientation on:
Friday, November 15, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
at Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey (Spirit Day Venue)
Depending on your assigned role, there may be other meetings leading up to the event that you will be required to attend. More information will be sent out to you with your application confirmation.
This is an opportunity for all involved with Spirit Day to familiarize themselves with the event, theme, and their respective roles.
Areas of Volunteer Service Available
Please read the following volunteer expectations relevant to each area of service.
This team helps with the people movement, food service and general logistics of the event (such as setting up and taking down service areas). This position allows you to interact directly with the participants to welcome, direct, serve them and help them to have a positive and smooth experience outside of the auditorium.
Age requirements:
Must be in grade 10 (born in 2009) or older (*we are also looking for adults to be Team Leads)
Other important information for consideration when applying for this role:
There may be some pre-event day tasks that you may be asked to help with. For example, within the two weeks leading up to the event, we may need volunteers to help package the group kits (t-shirts and other items).
Spirit Team is where your enthusiasm and energy will play a crucial role in enhancing participant engagement. Spirit Team is responsible for energizing and motivating participants both during and between program sessions. Volunteers should exhibit a positive attitude towards participants, fellow volunteers, and chaperones, and must listen and learn under the guidance of the Spirit Team lead. Responsibilities include leading icebreaker games, speaking comfortably to groups, and animating the audience during designated moments, such as energetic praise and worship segments. We seek individuals who are not only comfortable performing in front of an audience but who also excel in fostering an energetic and welcoming environment.
Age requirements:
Must be in grade 11 (born in 2008) or older (*we are also looking for adults to be Team Leads)
Other important information for consideration when applying for this role:
You will be invited (by the Spirit Team Lead) to attend the following mandatory meetings and rehearsals. Dates and times for these meetings/rehearsals are TBA.
This team helps with lobby and auditorium people movement and helps people in the lobby as needed. Ushers at Spirit Day are confident adults who can direct people to their seats, maintain a standard of behaviour from participants (of all ages), ensuring the auditorium is kept clean and working with the First Aid attendants and the security team as needed.
Age requirements:
Must be 19 years of age or older (as of November 15, 2024)
This team of actors helps with the on-stage delivery of the program on the event days. If chosen to be a stage actor, you are required to be available on November 15, 16 & 17. You must be comfortable performing on stage in front of a large audience and having stage experience in dance, acting, speech (giving a personal testimony), singing, etc., is an asset.
Age requirements:
Must be in grade 11 (born in 2008) or older.
Other important information for consideration when applying for this role:
- Application deadline is Friday, October 18
- If selected for Stage Moment Actor, you will be required to come to meetings and rehearsals. Dates and times are TBA.
- If you choose Stage Moments, you will definitely need to choose at least 2 other areas of service that you might like to serve in. (eg. If you choose Stage Moments, General Hospitality and Spirit Team, you may be assigned to be an Actor on Stage but, when you are not on stage, you will be helping with General Hospitality.)
This team helps with the delivery of the program by executing the technical needs of the content and managing the stage and equipment needed. Having knowledge and experience for working with a sound board, “ProPresenter” and theatre lighting, being a stage hand, is an asset.
Age requirements:
Grade 11 (born in 2008) or older
Other important information for consideration when applying for this role:
- You are required to be available on Friday, Nov. 15 (4:00pm – 9:30pm) and for both event days: Saturday, Nov. 16 & Sunday, Nov. 17 (8:00am – 9:00pm)
- Must be available during various times leading up to the event for meetings and rehearsals. Dates and times TBA.
If you need more information regarding volunteering for Spirit Day, please contact Faye McCreedy at [email protected].