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All members must fill out a Volunteer Application and consent to a criminal background screening.
If you have questions about serving at Long Hollow, please contact Kerry Hicks at <a href="mailto:%20kerry.hicks@longhollow.com">kerry.hicks@longhollow.com</a> or (615) 824-4006 x818.
We ask our Student Ministry Volunteers to be LH Members of at least three months, to submit the volunteer application, to comply to a background check, and to abstain from alcohol during their season of serving.
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities</h3>
<h5>Entry Level</h5>
Greeter - Provides a welcoming atmosphere to reoccurring and new students each week.
Check-In - Serves as a welcoming face to the ministry as they check-in students/volunteers during weekly services and special events while gathering the correct information we would need for follow-up purposes.
Admin Help - Helps Student Ministry admins with general office work, event data entry, spreadsheet organization, etc.
Java - Creates a homelike atmosphere through serving drinks and snacks to students at Java central.
Event Help (Entry) - Helps with setting up, cleaning, preparing food, hospitality, decorating, construction and any other behind the scene needs for an event.

<h5>Mid Level</h5>
Event help (Mid) - Helps with events like MVMNT, Dodgeball, Guys Weekend, Girls Weekend, Kickoffs, etc. leading students directly in a “Family Group” scenario.
Wednesday Hangs Leader - Provides a way for LH Students to minister to every student who walks through our doors.
Decision Counselors - Help students take their next step by explaining the Gospel, baptism, and other next steps (Life Groups, Dgroups, Bible reading).
Worship Team - Serve as either musician or vocalist on the worship team.
Film/Photo Team - Capturing film/photo content of Wednesday nights to share on social media.
 
<h5>High Level</h5>
Life Group Leader - Intentionally invests in the lives of students on Sunday mornings in order for students to Belong, Believe, and Become who God has designed them to be.
Watch Party Host - Builds relationships, leads discussion, and consistently does life with a group of students.
D-Group Leader - Intentionally invest in the lives of a group of 3-5 students by holding them accountable to weekly meetings, daily Bible reading and Scripture memory.
Overnight Event Leader - Steward, equip, and invest into the hearts and minds of students during Camp, mission trips, etc.


<h5>Additional Resources</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://my.longhollow.com/volunteer">Online Volunteer Application</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rock.longhollow.com/Content/ExternalSite/Downloads/childprotectionpolicy_082819.pdf">Child Protection Policy with Code of Conduct (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://longhollow.wufoo.com/forms/hr-child-protection-policy">Report of Abuse (Online)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://longhollow.wufoo.com/forms/s1fi1n790cidvhr/">LH Students Creative and Worship Team Application</a></li>
</ul>

Create a safe place for middle schoolers and high schoolers to learn how to approach life’s challenges.

Serve with LH Students

We LOVE families at Long Hollow and that means we’re intentional about investing in and discipling the next generation. If you’re interested in making a difference in the lives of children and impacting families, then check out the service opportunities in LH Kids. 
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities with LH Kids</h3><h5>Serving Positions: </h5>Check-In - Welcome families with a smile and assist them with the check-in process, ensuring that each guest has excellent first impression and that all safety policies are followed. Commitment is about 30-45 minutes weekly on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. Media Tech &amp; Production -Work behind the scenes, operating the audio, visual, and lighting portions of large group to provide a seamless and excellent experience for preschoolers and children where God’s truth is clearly communicated. Commitment ranges from about 45-90 minutes weekly on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings.Curriculum + Set-Up Team - Work behind the scenes helping the LH Kids team prepare lessons, organize and cut out materials, clean and organize classrooms. This is an extremely flexible role with opportunities to help throughout the week or even from home. Leader in Training - Teens under the age of 16 may serve under the supervision of an adult leader in a variety of LH Kids roles ranging from assistant small group leaders to leading worship. <h5>Leader Positions:</h5>Hallway Coordinator - Invest in 4-8 classroom leaders by offering classroom support, encouragement, and guidance during LH Kids services. Ensure that each child has an excellent experience, and that all safety policies are followed. Commitment is about 1.5 - 2 hours on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Flexible schedules! Group Leader - Guide children in age and stage appropriate activities, games, and Bible lessons using the provided curriculum to help them know God and find community. Commitment is about 2 hours on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Flexible schedules!Assistant Leader - Provide assistance in an LH Kids class by helping the group leader with games, activities, and Bible lessons using the provided curriculum. Commitment is about 2 hours on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Flexible schedules!Worship Leader - Lead children in worship through song, hand motions, or with an instrument during large group time. Commitment ranges from about 30-90 minutes on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. Puppets - Use puppets to share God’s truth with preschoolers and children in large group time. Scripts and training are provided. Commitment ranges from about 30-90 minutes on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings.Special Needs - Guide children with special needs in developmentally appropriate activities, games, and Bible lessons using the provided curriculum to help them connect with God and their peers. Opportunities include one-on-one supports as a “buddy” or as a leader in our sensory rooms - unique spaces designed specifically for children with various needs. Commitment is about 2 hours on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Flexible schedules!Infant and Toddler Leader - Care for infants and young toddlers by providing a safe, secure, and loving environment. Commitment is about 2 hours on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Flexible schedules!Host &amp; Bible Storyteller - Communicate God’s truth to preschoolers or children in a large group setting using the provided scripts and curriculum. This person should be a dynamic communicator and storyteller with a passion for God’s Word. Commitment ranges from about 30-90 minutes on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings.<h3>Service + Leader Requirements</h3>We value safety and want to provide our children with a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. To ensure a top quality experience, there are several requirements for volunteering with LH Kids. Please note that there are different requirements for volunteer and leader positions since some positions work directly with children teaching or leading, while others do not. <h5>Requirements for Serving Positions: </h5><ol><li>Complete a background check for volunteers age 16 and up. Must be renewed every two years. </li><li>Complete a volunteer application. </li></ol><h5>Requirements for Leader Positions: (Must be at least 16 years old) </h5><ol><li>Complete a background check for leaders age 16 and up. Must be renewed every two years. </li><li>Complete a leader application. </li><li><a href="https://longhollow.com/next-steps/become-a-member" target="_blank">Be a Long Hollow Church member. </a></li><li>Complete the <a href="https://d2l.csod.com/selfreg/register.aspx?c=LHBC" target="_blank">Stewards of Children training</a> from Darkness to Light to help raise awareness and prevent child abuse.</li></ol>

Help children from infancy through fifth grade encounter Jesus and learn biblical truth on a weekly basis.

Serve with LH Kids

Help us provide a great first impression and experience to the many guests who attend Long Hollow each week.
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities</h3>
Greeters – Create a fun and welcoming environment by connecting with guests and assisting in any needs or answering questions they have. Java Stations – Provide a great customer service experience by serving black coffee while welcoming guests.Golf Cart &amp; Tram Drivers – Provide a family-fun mode of transportation for guests from the parking lot. (Age 25 and up with a valid driver’s license required for this role)Tram Hosts – Engage with guests as they ride the trams from the lot to the door, creating a fun and interactive experience. Service Coordinators – Ensure the guest experience is top-notch by making sure volunteers, the physical space, and the ministry as a whole are ready for the day. (Background check, volunteer application and membership required for this role)Set-Up Team – Set the stage for the entire day by strategically placing signage, traffic and parking cones, and flags. (This is a Saturday serving role)New Here – Welcome guests who are visiting for the first time, escort them throughout the campus, and go past the hello to make their experience personal. Resource Central – Serve guests in their purchase of resources to help them grow in their discipleship journey and Long Hollow merchandise. (Background check, volunteer application and membership required for this role.)Parking – Ensure the safety of guests by assisting officers with traffic flow and pedestrian crossings. New Here Parking – Welcome guests who are visiting for the first time by directing them to a reserved front parking spot, greeting them at their vehicle, and escorting them from the parking lot to the New Here check-in table.Seaters – Welcome guests into the worship center and assist them in finding a seat.Section Hosts - Engage with guests sitting in their section of the worship center, either before or after the service, by welcoming them, thanking them for coming, or answering any questions guests may have.
<h5>Contact Info</h5>
If you have questions about volunteering in Guest Services, please contact Kacie Justice at <a href="mailto:kacie.justice@longhollow.com">kacie.justice@longhollow.com</a> or (615) 824-4006, and she will be glad to help.
<h5>Additional Resources</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://longhollow.wufoo.com/forms/qsxf5r81sakoui/">Volunteer Application</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rock.longhollow.com/Content/ExternalSite/Downloads/volunteerapp_atch2_082819.pdf">PDF of the Volunteer Application</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rock.longhollow.com/Content/ExternalSite/Downloads/authorization_and_consent_.pdf">Criminal Background Screening Consent Form</a></li>
</ul>

Help us provide a great first impression to the many guests who attend Long Hollow each week.

Serve with Guest Services

Help us create dynamic, life-changing experiences and atmospheres, whether it be with videos, stage designs, sermon illustrations, or other creative elements.
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities</h3>
Camera Operator – Operate the cameras that help engage people in worship in the service, our live web stream and our campuses during our Sunday morning services. Some camera experience is helpful, but not required.
Stage Director – Responsible for all stage transitions that happen on stage during our services. The director oversees moving speaker props, visual aids, staging, microphones, etc into place on stage as well as cuing speakers and musicians when to enter and exit the stage.
Graphic/Prompter Operator – Displays song lyrics, sermon scriptures and point and other graphics on the screens for our services. Also responsible for displaying the song lyrics and notes for our Worship Leaders and Speakers during our services. We use Apple computers using ProPresenter as our platform. Some computer experience with presentation software is helpful but not required.
Video Engineer – Responsible for shading cameras, routing video/audio feed and managing the record decks during the services. No experience required.
<h5>Contact Info</h5>
If you have questions about volunteering with the Production Team, please contact Tim Wagoner at <a href="mailto:tim.wagoner@longhollow.com">tim.wagoner@longhollow.com</a> or (615) 824-4006.

Create dynamic, life-changing experiences and atmospheres with videos, stage designs, illustrations, or other creative elements.

Serve with the Production Team

At Long Hollow, our mission is to live out our God-given calling as we follow Jesus and make disciples every day. Our Worship Ministry is one great way to serve and support our church family by sharing our gifts and talents. 
While available positions do change over time, we are always eager to connect and begin the conversation about where you may fit! The first step in the process is to read through the handbook below to understand our team culture and expectations. Then, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:worship@longhollow.com" target="_blank">worship@longhollow.com</a> for more information. 
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Serve in various venues including Sunday Worship, LH Kids, Celebrate Recovery, LH Students, and LH Young Adults.

Serve with the Worship Team

Join our community of creatives who use their artistic gifts to tell the story of the Gospel and what God is doing at Long Hollow.
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities</h3>
Photography &amp; Filmmaking - If you love carrying a camera wherever you go and capturing moments, this is your team! We have the privilege of capturing the moments and stories at Long Hollow that tell a greater story of what’s happening within our church family. 
Design - If you’re interested in developing or using your gift in art, whether it be graphic design, illustration, painting, or drawing, we’d love to connect with you.
Environmental Design - We are always looking to create spaces that are both fun and fresh. If you have a gift of set design, interior/exterior design, we’d love to help you discover how your gifts can be used at Long Hollow. 
<h5>Contact Info</h5>
For any questions, please email <a href="mailto:miranda.porter@longhollow.com" target="_blank">miranda.porter@longhollow.com</a>.

Join our community of creatives who use their artistic gifts to tell the story of the Gospel and what God is doing at Long Hollow.

Serve with Visual Arts

Help provide a welcoming and friendly experience for our online guests and attendees.
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities</h3>
Chat Host - Help welcome and engage online guests and attendees on multiple streaming platforms (Facebook, YouTube, and Church Online).
Social Media - Assist the Staff Team in capturing and posting social media content from around campus during services and events. 
<h5>Contact Info</h5>
If you have questions about volunteering with Online, please contact Melissa Howell at <a href="mailto:melissa.howell@longhollow.com" target="_blank">melissa.howell@longhollow.com</a>.

Help provide a welcoming and friendly experience for our online guests and attendees.

Serve with Online

Whether leading a Life Group, Discipleship Group, making phone calls or greeting for an event, you will assist in creating an environment for the adults at Long Hollow to feel welcomed and accepted (BELONG), can encounter Jesus and His Word (BELIEVE), and become who God designed them to be (BECOME).

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<h4>Leader Roles</h4>
Adult Life Group Leaders - Life Group leaders will host a group that meets in their home on a weekly basis and are responsible for fostering a healthy, Christ-centered community for that group through facilitating Bible-based discussion either with sermon based curriculum or bible study of their choice. We have traditional co-ed groups, gender specific groups, and age specific groups.
Short-Term Life Group Leaders - Are similar to the standard Life Group except, their group will meet for the course of a specific study. We have a catalog of studies to choose from. These groups are semester-based and run in conjunction with other short-term studies offered.
Online Group Leaders - Have exactly the same role as a standard adult Life Group Leader with the exception of meeting online to provide a community for Long Hollow attendees from around the world.
D-Group Leaders - Lead a discipleship group of 3-5 gender specific members (men with men, women with women) for the course of 12-18 months. Meeting weekly and will practice spiritual disciplines (reading the Bible, memorizing scripture, prayer, etc) and accountability as a group.
Men's Group Leaders - Partner with our <a href="https://longhollow.com/connect/men" target="_blank">Men’s Ministry</a> to lead a group of men during short-term Bible Studies and events.
Women's Group Leaders - Partner with our <a href="https://longhollow.com/connect/women" target="_blank">Women’s Ministry</a> to lead a group of women during short-term Bible Studies and events.
<h4>Leader Requirements</h4>
<a href="https://longhollow.com/next-steps/become-a-member" target="_blank">Become a member</a>. 
Fill out a Global Leader Application. 
Complete a background check every two years. 
Complete leader training by watching videos and meeting with a member of the groups team.
<h4>Service Roles</h4>
Group Link Volunteers - Group Link meets every week on a Sunday morning. We need greeters, fill-in table hosts, check-in help, set up help.
Volunteers to make phone calls - many times we call through lists such as the Group Link list in order to invite, touch base or ask a specific question. Could do this at home in your own time.
Event Greeters - Periodically throughout the year, we host events for men, women, groups, etc. These events always require assistance from greeters, set up and tear down help, etc.
If you have questions about volunteering with Adult Ministry, please contact Sara Hepburn at <a href="mailto:sara.hepburn@longhollow.com" target="_blank">sara.hepburn@longhollow.com</a> or (615) 824-4006.

Help create an environment for adults at Long Hollow to grow in community while seeking to live out our God-given calling as we follow Jesus and make disciples every day.

Serve with Groups

Serve with the Care Team to be a force for good within our church family.
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities</h3>
<h4>Baptism</h4>
Assist and encourage those coming for baptism. Help direct people to changing areas, assist in selecting clothing, and celebrate with them after this special event. (Volunteer application, membership, and background check required.)
<h4>Cards Team</h4>
Use your gift of encouragement in this behind-the-scenes opportunity to send cards to those who need hope, support, and comfort.
<h4>Hospitals, Shut-Ins, and Funerals</h4>
Show care to those who are hurting or lonely. Personal visits, phone calls, or sending encouraging cards are just a few ways to serve. Providing meals is also a way to serve and offer support.
<h4>The Landing</h4>
The Landing is a Long Hollow ministry of Celebrate Recovery designed to help students in grades 6–12 find a path to freedom, healing and wholeness as they journey with other students to pursue a relationship with God. Find out more <a href="https://longhollow.com/the-landing" target="_blank">here</a>.
<h4>Prayer Ministry</h4>
We have opportunities to pray with and for people at stations throughout the campus on Sunday. If something a little more private is where you are more comfortable, join us in the prayer room before or after services. Find out more about the prayer team <a href="https://longhollow.com/connect/prayer-team-and-prayer-requests" target="_blank">here</a>. 
<h4>Prison Ministry</h4>
Long Hollow Prison Ministry offers a variety of ways to help those who are incarcerated. You can send cards and help respond to letters, or visit prisons to lead d-groups and participate in worship services.
<h4>Support Group Leader</h4>
Do you have the desire to help others with something you have struggled with yourself? Support groups are a great way to use your experience to help others. 
<h4>Support Team</h4>
Serve inside Care Ministry events and initiatives with things like setup and teardown, greeting, managing resources, and ministering to those involved. Contact Christy Ryan at <a href="https://longhollow.comchristy.ryan@longhollow.com" target="_blank">mailto:christy.ryan@longhollow.com</a> for more information on this volunteer opportunity. 
<h4>55+ Ministry</h4>
Help plan and execute on and off-campus events for our 55+ ministry. Find out more about the ministry <a href="https://longhollow.com/55plus" target="_blank">here</a>.

Serve with the Care Team to be a force for good within our church family.

Serve with the Care Team

Help create an environment for young adults to encounter Jesus as an intentional friend and humble guide.
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<h3>Current Service Opportunities:</h3>
Hospitality - Help create a fun, welcoming environment by greeting, connecting with first time guests, or helping with our post-gathering food and fellowship.
Production - Creating a LHYA gathering requires people ready to serve through leading worship and operating lighting, sound, and graphics. Experience is preferred.
Life Group Leader - Host a group that meets in your home or on campus weekly or bi-weekly. Leaders are responsible for developing Christ-centered community through facilitating Bible-based discussion either with sermon-based curriculum or Bible study of your choice. Young Adult Life Groups are all a mix of ages, genders and life stages.
Life Group Leader Requirements 
<a href="https://longhollow.com/next-steps/become-a-member" target="_blank">Become a member.</a> 
Fill out a Global Leader Application. 
Complete a background check every two years. 
Complete leader training by watching videos and meeting with a member of the Groups team. 
<h5>Contact Info</h5>
If you have questions about volunteering with the LH Young Adults team, please contact Dylan Young at <a href="mailto:dylan.young@longhollow.com" target="_blank">dylan.young@longhollow.com</a>.

Help create an environment for young adults to encounter Jesus…

Serve with LH Young Adults

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The holidays are a busy time at Long Hollow, and we welcome more guests than usual. We need your help! There are a variety of ways to serve during one or more of our holiday services, and you can still worship with your family. Find out more about serving during a holiday service.

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There are plenty of opportunities where you can plug in and begin serving at Long Hollow. Our hope is that you will build community among other volunteers, make a difference at Long Hollow and in our city, and ultimately, help us change the world with the hope of the Gospel.

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When you <a href="https://longhollow.com/about/our-mission-and-strategy">discover your purpose</a>, you'll find that there are a number of ways you can use your gifts both inside and <a href="https://longhollow.com/next-steps/serve-the-community">outside of the walls</a> of our church.

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One of the best way for students to grow with others is to join a student Life Group on a regular basis.

Student Life Groups - Sunday Mornings

Our Weekday Preschool is a ministry of Long Hollow, where each day is structured with a variety of age-appropriate activities.

Weekday Preschool

LH Kids hosts baptism classes both on zoom and in person to best meet your family's schedule and preference.

Kids Baptism Classes

On Wednesdays this fall, LH Kids is hosting equipping workshops for children in 1st - 5th grade.

LH Kids Wednesday Nights

Whether you’re welcoming a new child to your family through birth, adoption, or foster, we want to cheer you on and provide the support you need. Let us know you're expecting!

Expectant Parents

Kids programming for children ages 6 weeks - 5th grade is available on Sunday mornings during every service hour at both campuses.

Kids Sunday Morning Activities

Child Dedication Celebration is a time where we will honor families who are choosing to publicly commit their children to the Lord.

Child Dedication

Get resources and weekly downloads for continuing the conversation with your kids at home.

Kids Resources and Downloads

LH Kids hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Whether it’s for preschoolers, elementary age, or an event for the whole family, check out this page to see what we’re up to!

LH Kids Events

We want to partner with parents to create opportunities for students to develop relationships with new friends and dive deeper into the purpose God has for them as a Spirit-led follower, intentional friend, humble guide, and force for good. Check out these upcoming events that encourage our students to do just that.

LH Students Events

Wednesday nights are the perfect place for students in grades 6-12 to experience Long Hollow for the first time and have the opportunity to continuously grow in their faith.

Wednesday Nights - Midweek Student Service

All LH Kids activities involve a simple check-in process that provides a quick and secure way to drop off and pick up your kids on Sundays and Wednesdays.

How to Check In For Kids Activities

View a list of our most commonly recommended resources for those who are raising and guiding students.

Resources for Parents of Students

Invest in the lives of teenagers and learn how to develop leaders, sharpen your skills, disciple students from a biblical perspective, and more.

Intern with LH Students

Each month, we’ll offer a different missions focus so every family has the opportunity to be involved.

Missions Focus

Engage in the lives of children and learn how to plan and program for a children’s ministry, work with parents and volunteers, and more.