UR Kids Leadership
We have some of the coolest kids around. ...really, we aren’t biased! And we are always on the lookout for people who are interested in serving our kids and families. During the school year it takes a minimum of 50 volunteers to make UR Kids a reality. If you love working with kids and are looking for a way to deepen your faith, serve God, or give back to the Upper Room Community, UR Kids leadership is an amazing opportunity. Below is a summary all our UR Kids Leadership Teams. For more Upper Room volunteer opportunities, please visit the Support Team page.
We need you to do two important things:
- Read the Leadership Team descriptions (described below) and pray about which team you would like to serve on.
- Complete our two-part online application process that includes an application (with submission of references) and a background check.
Thanks so much for taking the time to complete this process. A member of the UR Kids staff will contact you after you submit your application. It should take 15 to 20 minutes from this point on. If you have questions please feel free to contact Katie Sanders, the Director of UR Kids, send Katie an email.
Leadership Teams
By serving as an UR Kids leader you will be supporting and encouraging kids and families on this journey of faith.
Mission
To develop loving and consistent relationships with kids as you model what it is to be a follower of Jesus
Tasks
Shepherd a small group of 6-8 kids along with a co-leader; Lead a lesson and facilitate experiences based on the current UR Series
Time Commitment
4:00pm – 6:30pm; September 11 - June 10
(every Sunday)
People Needed
4 adults
Mission
To develop loving and consistent relationships with kids as you model what it is to be a follower of Jesus
Tasks
Spend time with a group of 2-5 year old kids and take part in leading a version of a lesson based on the current UR Series
Time Commitment
4:00pm – 6:30pm; September 11 - June 10
(2 weeks on; 2 weeks off)
People Needed
2 adults
Mission
To provide an opportunity for parents to experience the worship gathering, knowing their little ones are in a safe place
Tasks
Care for and nurture the littlest members of our community: holding, rocking, playing with them, and praying for them
Time Commitment
4:15pm – 6:30pm; September 11 - June 10
(2 weeks on; 2 weeks off)
People Needed
We've reached our goal of 18 leaders! But if you're interested in working with our Babes, apply and a member of our UR Kids' staff will be in touch.
Mission
To provide an opportunity for kids with varying levels of need to participate in UR Kids each Sunday
Tasks
Spend time with kids as a one-to-one leader; Provide encouragement and support for participation in group settings; Adapt UR Kids activities, lessons, and experiences to nurture an environment that fully integrates kids with special needs
Time Commitment
4:00pm – 6:30pm; as needed
We have a limited number of spots on our Tots and Groupies Leadership Teams for Junior Leaders. Tots Junior Leaders are students entering 6th-8th grade in the fall of 2011. Groupies Junior Leaders are students entering 7th-10th grade in the fall of 2011. In addition to the application process, Junior Leaders must also complete the Babysitter’s Training Course available through the American Red Cross. For more details visit: www.redcrosstc.org. Click on "Take a Class".