Being on the Impressions team is a neat opportunity.  For some, you may be the first impression of Riverbend!  For others, it may be the first time they ever step foot in the church.  You have the opportunity to welcome and help people feel at home by greeting them on a Sunday morning.  Having a positive interaction can set the tone for the entire morning!  

• Impressions Lead

• Greeters

• Signs

• Cafe

• Family Room Greeter

CLICK HERE for more information about the impressions team

Riverbend is committed to making our Foundations Children’s Program more accommodating to those in our community with disabilities and special needs.

Buddies float between classrooms as needed to assist the other volunteers with any kids with special needs.

All buddies are trained specifically to assist these kids. (Prior experience helpful but not necessary).

CLICK HERE to view our Special Needs Training Resources

Email Lisa Jones for more information: lisa@riverbendonline.org

As a team, our volunteers create an environment during Foundations Kid’s Church that is full of love and learning, and provides opportunities for relationships to grow and develop. Come ready to engage, teach, and point our children to Christ on a Sunday Morning!

All volunteers must have updated clearances

• Check-in

• Lead Teacher

• Assistant Teacher

• Floater

• Scheduling and Planning

• Special Events Crew

CLICK HERE for more information about Foundations Children’s Ministry

CLICK HERE for Foundations Volunteer Resources

The Climb Youth Group is always looking for volunteers passionate about investing in the youth at Riverbend. Youth group volunteers help with mentoring, teaching, planning and hanging out with Middle and High School aged students.

All volunteers must have updated clearances.

We aim to have some "outside of church" events on a regular basis (every-other-month, at least) to do as a youth group.

Some popular events in the past have been a pool party, home arcade hang-out, movie night, hikes.

To “Host an Event” or for more information, email Drew Dolan: drewjdolan@gmail.com

Community groups exist for people to be known among a community of Christ-followers, encouraged in the reality of His gospel, and sent to live in alignment with His purpose.

One of our church’s core values is “relating authentically” — We want to foster environments to develop real relationships that help us know Jesus and to make Him known. One of the primary avenues for this development is through Riverbend’s groups!

CLICK HERE to view Riverbend’s Leadership Covenant for hosting a community group

Email Chris Dean for more information about hosting or leading a community group: chris@riverbendonline.org

At Riverbend Community Church, our Worship/Tech Team is more than musicians — we are ministers who  lead people into the presence of God. We strive for both excellence and authenticity as we serve Jesus  and His Church.

• Worship Team (audition required)

• Sound/Video

• Computer/Slides

CLICK HERE to view the Worship & Tech Teams Expectations

The Riverbend Food Pantry carries out the church’s mission to “love the Valley” and serves anyone from Northampton County, but mainly our neighbors here in Bethlehem, feeding 200-300 people each month.

Food Delivery Days - unload and stock food delivered from Second Harvest

Bag Packing - pre-pack the dried good bags handed out on distribution days.

Distribution days - check people in, carry boxes and bags of foods to clients, and fill bags with meats and eggs

Spanish speaking interpreters & volunteers needed to help us connect with the community members

CLICK HERE for more info about the Food Pantry

Use your writing skills to help with Riverbend’s various writing related needs from special prayers shared on Facebook, stories posted on our blog, the Advent readings at Christmastime, and more.

CLICK HERE to view last year’s Advent Writings on the Riverbend Blog

Email Erin Harris for more info: erin@riverbendonline.org

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. We are blessed to be a part of this growing worldwide movement through the local church where thousands of people with special needs will be celebrated, given the royal treatment, and reminded of God’s love for them!

It takes over 300 volunteers to make this happen!

All Volunteers 18+ must have updated clearances

• Registration/ Check-in

• Buddies

• Caregiver Lounge

• Floaters/ Safety

• Parking & Welcome

• Set up & Tear Down

• Activities

• Dance Floor

• Coat Check

• Hair & Make Up

• Shoe Shine

• Food

• Paparazzi

• Tech/ Videography

• Photography

• Flowers

• Gifts

CLICK HERE for more info about Night to Shine in the Lehigh Valley

Ripple Ministry is a Christ-centered Community-based ministry that seeks to love, support and assist the marginalized in Allentown. Riverbend participates with this ministry typically once a month serving food to those in need

CLICK HERE to visit our Events page for the next RIPPLE event

Email Josh and Rachel Compos for more info: jtcompos@gmail.com

Riverbend’s Care team was created to provide assistance and prayer for individuals and families in the Riverbend Church Community. Facilitated by the Deacon team, the Care team is comprised of volunteers in the church who desire to love and support other members and attendees in need.

• Prayer

• Visitations

• Meal Assistance

• Transportation Assistance

• Household/yard work

• Sending notes of encouragement

• Financial

CLICK HERE to sign up to meet a need or for more info

We are in need of volunteers to help attendees cross Center Street safely from the church parking lot to the building - primarily on Sunday morning but also during church events

Crosswalk volunteers will be trained and equipped with a hi-vis safety vest and stop sign for their safety

Email Sam Schwarze for more info: sam@riverbendonline.org

The purpose of the team is to have a list of medical professionals that regularly attend service who we could have “on-call” to ask for help in the rare event of a medical emergency during Sunday services and other church events

Any trained EMT, Nurse or Medical Professional who is up-to-date on their certifications and clearances

Email Sam Schwarze for more info: sam@riverbendonline.org