Volunteer

Care Companions are members of the congregation who’ve been oriented toward the art and practice listening with a caring and confidential ear, and a loving and kind heart. We call and check in on folks in the congregation and are here to accompany you longer term if you’re living with a chronic illness or could use some ongoing support.

Each week, individuals and families who are going through a life transition, experiencing a joy, or a time of difficulty, are included in our Cycle of Life meditation during worship.

Join the team of people who help to cook for and deliver meals to folks in the congregation. This is an “as available” opportunity. You’ll receive an email in your inbox letting you know that there’s a request, and if you can help fill it, you sign up. Easy, flexible, and deeply meaningful.

Memorial services are larger and more complicated undertakings than you might imagine, and at First Universalist, they happen with an exceptional level of care, compassion, and kindness via the ministry of congregants who make up our Memorial Service Team. Working with one of our ministers, Memorial Service Team members help with all of the “behind the scenes” aspects of services, including ushering and greeting, helping families coordinate food for receptions, and supporting families in setting up photo and flower displays in the sanctuary and social hall. There are many roles available and the schedule is flexible and based on your availability, so if you think this might be a role for you, reach out and let us know.

Help extend the care of the congregation by knitting and crocheting “comfort shawls” that are given to congregants who’re experiencing a challenging time. These are often taken by minister or other members of the care team to church members in hospital, recovering from illness at home, or congregants who’ve entered hospice. It is a tangible way the church wraps people in love, and an important way we demonstrate that none of us is ever alone.

The church has a limited capacity to help with rides. Often, this means seeking to connect the person needing a ride with members who live in their neighborhood and are able to help with rides on an occasional or ongoing basis. The church generally needs at least one week’s notice in order to provide support with rides. For more urgent matters, the church can provide limited support with taxis and/or other on-demand transportation options.