Volunteer Leadership

Do you have a desire to serve in ministry, but not an abundance of time at your disposal? Or might you have some extra time and energy you’d like to invest in faith spaces? Are you trying to network but don’t know where to start? Are you curious about the opportunities available in ELCA spaces and interested in learning more?

If you’ve answered “yes” to one or several of these questions, these Volunteer Leadership opportunities may be a good fit for you!

ELCA Internal Networks Liaison

(4 hours/month; 1-year renewable)

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) operates and offers immersive, informational, and educational programs through several of its internal networks. These networks include ELCA World Hunger, ELCA Advocacy, Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU), Global Mission, Lutheran Disaster Response, Youth Gathering, Organizing for Mission, and the Lutheran Student Movement.

The Internal Networks Liaison will identify connection points with the ELCA’s internal networks, begin communication as well as build relationships with network contacts, explore and compile opportunities available to Connect NC Young Adults, and share information with North Carolina’s Young Adult communities.

Time Breakdown (monthly):

2 hours: Internal Networks outreach (email, phone call, etc.)

1 hour: Compile list of activities/opportunities to advertise to NC Young Adults

1 hour: Meeting with Connect NC Ministry Leader

ELCA External Networks Liaison

(4 hours/month; 1-year renewable)

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) works closely with various organizations that offer creative and engaging programs through several of its external networks. These networks include Lutherans Restoring Creation, Lutheran Outdoor Ministry, Lutheran World Federation Youth, ELCA Seminaries, Reconciling Works, Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, Lutheran Volunteer Corps/Urban Servant Corps, Bold Cafe, African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA), European Descent Lutherans for Racial Justice, and Augsburg Fortress/1517 Media.

The External Networks Liaison will identify connection points with the ELCA’s external networks, begin communication as well as build relationships with network contacts, explore and compile opportunities available to Connect NC Young Adults, and share information with North Carolina’s Young Adult communities.

Time Breakdown (monthly):

2 hours: External Networks outreach (email, phone call, etc.)

1 hour: Compile list of activities/opportunities to advertise to NC Young Adults

1 hour: Meeting with Connect NC Ministry Leader

Prayer Team Lead

(4 hours/month; 1-year renewable)

One thing all Young Adults share is our familiarity living with and through major life transitions. Among changing environments, big moves away from friends and community, new careers or additions to family, there are many reasons to celebrate, grieve, or to be passionately indifferent. 

The Prayer Team Lead for Connect NC - Young Adult Ministry will be excited to build heartfelt relationships, making connections with Young Adults statewide. They will maintain a prayer list and coordinate a prayer exchange effort, leading a small team to write cards and notes to Young Adults across North Carolina.

Time Breakdown (monthly):

1 hour: Intentional Outreach to North Carolina’s Young Adults

1 hour: Compile prayer concerns and maintain prayer list

1 hour: With Prayer Team, write letters/notes to Young Adults on Prayer List

1 hour: Meeting with Connect NC Ministry Leader