“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”

1 Peter 4:10

Volunteer & Serving Opportunities

There are a variety of opportunities at Riverbend for you and your family to serve each other, the community, and the world based on your gifts, skills, and heart.

Take a look below to see where you can get involved.

Impressions

Set-up for Sunday Gathering, Greeting and Hospitality

  • 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

Children’s Ministry

Engage and teach children ages 6mo -5th grade in Foundations

  • 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

Host a Community Group

Host or lead a community group or bible study

  • 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

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Buddies

Special Needs assistance in Foundations Children’s Ministry

  • 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

Youth Ministry

Engage and lead youth during The Climb youth group

  • 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

Worship & Tech Team

Help lead worship or run tech during Sunday Gatherings

  • 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

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Food Pantry

Unload, pack and distribute food to those in need in Northampton County

  • 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 200-400 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

Night-to-Shine

Prom event for individuals with special needs with lots of volunteer opportunities

  • 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

Care & Prayer Team

Help meet various needs in our church community and beyond

  • 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

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Writing Team

Help with various writing related needs including Advent and blogs

  • 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 the Riverbend Blog

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

Special Needs Hangout

Help with a monthly hangout for Adults with Special Needs.

  • Riverbend is hosting board game hang out nights for adults with special needs on the second Friday of every month starting June 12th. The nights will be laid back and casual with board games, snacks and one or two additional activities. This is to both meet a current need at our church and a greater need in the Disability Community in the Lehigh Valley.

    • Set-up tables, chairs, activities etc.

    • Teardown and clean up after event

    • Hang out with guests

    • Lead an Activity or Craft

    • Pick up donations from bakeries

  • Email Lisa Jones for more info: lisa@riverbendonline.org

Parking/ Crosswalk

Help church attendees safely cross the street Sunday Mornings

  • 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

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