If you’re interested in serving with the Buddies ministry at Bethlehem Church, keep reading to find out more!
Serving Opportunities
Sunday Service Buddy
Sunday Service Buddy
Be a Buddy and provide one-on-one individualized support, love, and care to a child or adult with a developmental disability. Training is provided, and no experience is required; just a heart to learn!
Dream Team Buddy
Dream Team Buddy
Serve alongside our adult Buddies who fulfill different ministry projects around the church between 11 AM and 1:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This is a great way to be connected to different ministries and serve our community alongside our joyful Bethlehem Adult Buddies.
Sunday Night Small Group Buddy
Sunday Night Small Group Buddy
Want to help disciple our adult Bethlehem Buddies? Join us on Sunday Nights between 6:30 and 8:00 PM and help our Buddies dive into the Word of God!
Buddies Night Out
Buddies Night Out
This is a great opportunity to serve at one-off events with our Bethlehem Buddies! These nights are filled with fun activities and free dinner, and because of volunteers like you, our Buddies families get to experience a night of respite.
Buddies Family Events
Buddies Family Events
A few times a year, we host our Bethlehem Buddies Families for a fun event full of people who love and care for them!
9:00 AM Sunday Service
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM Buddy Volunteers Serve
11:00 AM Sunday Service
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM Buddy Volunteers Serve
FAQS
Do I have to serve every week?
We require our Buddies Crew volunteers to serve on a biweekly schedule. This allows our Buddies to get to know and trust you on Sundays. You must let the Buddies staff know when you are not planning on attending so that they can adjust buddy pairings for Sunday services. If you would like to volunteer weekly, we would greatly appreciate that!
We also ask you to attend one service and serve during another. Please do not skip attending service for yourself to serve on the Buddies Crew!
Does the church require experience with kids or adults with developmental disabilities in order to serve?
While we appreciate all volunteers with experience with this population, it is not required! We onboard and train all volunteers to ensure that all Bethlehem Buddies will be kept safe and have fun each Sunday. In addition, our Buddies Crew team and coaches are on-site to assist you with any medical, behavioral, communication, toileting, or other needs.
Do I have to pass a background check?
Yes, everyone over the age of 18 must pass a background check before training in a Bethlehem Buddies environment.
How old do I have to be to serve on the Buddies Crew?
Students are eligible to serve starting in 6th grade.
Is there a dress code?
In all of our Bethlehem Buddies environments, we have FUN! We ask that you wear the Bethlehem Buddies shirt and lanyard we provide and come dressed ready to fully engage, whether building blocks on the floor or jumping around in worship.