Children (Discovery Land)

Volunteer

“Tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and wonders that he has done.” — Psalm 78:4

The following volunteer positions exist to help children of all ages explore God’s story. If you are interested in volunteering in one of these vital roles, e-mail Josh Cooley.

Please note: All Discovery Land volunteers must fill out a volunteer application, consent to a background check (valid for 5 years) and be approved by the church before serving. Application forms are located at the large, white Discovery Land mailboxes in the main lobby. Volunteers also should familiarize themselves with the State of Maryland Child Protection Laws and Regulations, which are located on the Maryland General Assembly website and can also be picked up in hard copy format at the Discovery Land office (Room 246).

Departments

•  Infant Care Room
•  Nursery/Toddler
•  Discover (ages 2-3)
•  Explore (ages 4-5)
•  Adventure (1st-5th grade)
•  Drama Team
•  Worship Team
•  Puppets
•  Welcome Center
•  Safety/Security
•  Family Paging
•  Supplies

Positions

Classroom Director
Provides direction to volunteers in implementing classroom programs. Requirements: Leadership abilities, energy, kindness, patience and an eagerness to engage children. Adults. Serves on Sundays.

Classroom Volunteer
Engages with children while providing supervision. Requirements: Energy, kindness, patience and an eagerness to befriend children. Adults and teens. Serves on Sundays.

Assembly Teacher
Communicates biblical truth through creative, age-appropriate means. Requirements: Love for kids, patience, experience in teaching children, ability to represent the church’s values and engage with children. Adults. Serves on Sundays. If interested, contact Mike Bradshaw.

Drama
Complements the communication of biblical truth by acting out relevant stories. Roles: Act, write and direct. Requirements: Creative gifting. Audition required. Serves on Sundays. If interested, contact Mike Bradshaw.

Worship: Band Director
Helps children learn gospel truths through music by leading the Discovery Land band in Explore or Adventure classes. Requirements: Musical gifting (piano, guitar, voice or other instrument) and experience leading worship. Adults and youth. Audition required. Serves on Sundays. If interested, contact Mike Bradshaw.

Worship: Band Member
Uses instrumental gifting and models passionate worship by assisting Discovery Land worship team in Explore or Adventure classes. Requirements: Musical gifting (piano, guitar, voice or other instrument) and some experience. Adults and youth. Audition required. Serves on Sundays. If interested, contact Mike Bradshaw.

Worship: Traveling Band
Uses instrumental gifting and models passionate worship by rotating between various Discover classes to lead children musically. Requirements: Musical gifting (piano, guitar, voice or other instrument) and some experience. Adults and youth. Audition required. Serves on Sundays. If interested, contact Mike Bradshaw.

Puppets
Helps children understand Bible lessons through the art of puppetry. Requirements: Creative gifting. Adults and youth. Serves on Sundays.

Welcome Center
Welcomes first-time guests at the Discovery Land guest registration kiosk or assists families with child name tags and pickup slips at the name tag distribution kiosk. Requirements: Kindness, joy and an eagerness to serve families. Adults and youth. Serves on Sundays.

Family Paging
Provides communication link between Discovery Land classrooms and parents in the main meeting, alerting parents when their child needs attention. Requirements: Kindness, joy and an eagerness to serve families. Adults. Serve on Sundays

Safety/Security
Ensures a secure environment to keep children safe. Requirements: A gracious attitude combined with firmness. Adults. Serves on Sundays.

Supplies
Provides the practical materials needed for Discovery Land by purchasing supplies, washing aprons and/or distributing paperwork and name tags on Sunday mornings. Roles: Supply, laundry, purchasing and inventory. Requirements: Experience in using washers and dryers and ability to pick up and distribute classroom supplies. Adults and youth. Serves midweek and/or Sundays.

Alpha Sprouts
Represents the gospel to Alpha and ESL guests by caring for children ages 0-12, leading them in games, crafts and other activities. Roles: Administrator, general volunteer and registration table helper. 
Requirements: Energy, kindness, patience and eagerness to engage children. Adults and youth. Serve on Wednesday nights.

Leadership Roles
We are always looking for godly volunteer leaders to help us administrate our various departments. To learn more, e-mail Josh Cooley, or call him at 301-869-2800 ext. 252.