Volunteering
There are many rewarding ways to serve the congregation. Anyone can volunteer, regardless of membership status. If you have found a home with us, we hope you will take part in one or more volunteering opportunities. Please feel welcome to be in touch with any of the contacts listed below.
Greeters for Sunday Service
Dedicated to helping visitors, members, and guests feel at home as they arrive for Sunday Service.
Contact our Membership Team at community@4thu.org for more information.
You may sign up to volunteer as a Greeter here, or click on this button:
Community Hour Hosts
Following worship each week, our congregation gathers for coffee and conversation. Hosts take responsibility for that Sunday’s preparation, usually including beverages and snacks. Any items purchased for Community Hour will be reimbursed.
Contact our Membership Team at community@4thu.org for more information.
You may sign up to volunteer as a Community Hour Host here, or click on this button:
Religious Education
Our Religious Education Team is committed to providing high-quality religious education for children, youth, and adults at Fourth U. We oversee Sunday morning classes, childcare, and youth group activities, while our Teachers and Classroom Assistants work closely with our Director of Lifespan Religious Education to create engaging lessons and meaningful programming.
Contact Zach Young, Director of Lifespan Religious Education, at re@4thu.org for more information.
Volunteer Form:
To let us know about your interest in volunteering for any of the above virtual or in-person positions, click here to fill out our volunteering form.
Better yet, if you are ready to sign up for a slot to volunteer as a Greeter or Community Hour Host, click the button below to sign up for a particular date:
Below is a list of other teams and roles that need volunteers to work together to support the ministry and mission of Fourth Universalist.
Worship Team
Our team works with the minister to assist with designing and leading worship services.
Team members serve as Worship Associates, who support the Worship Leader with services, and Seasonal Services Leaders and Planners, who create the Solstice/Equinox and Day of Remembrance services. Members of the team are welcome to serve in either or both of these roles, as they wish.
Prospective Worship Associates will be asked to fill out an application.
Contact the Worship Team at worship@4thu.org for more information.
Music and Choir
Our music program is diverse with many ways to contribute. Join our choir, play an instrument, learn to sing, and help make our worship shine. All are welcome!
Contact Robert Buonaspina, Director of Music, at music@4thu.org for more information.
Justice Team
Join Fourth Universalist activists who organize around environmental justice (envirojustice@4thu.org), promoting democracy, and other pressing current issues.
Contact the Justice Team at justice@4thu.org for more information.
Membership Team
Staff and volunteers work together to develop welcoming practices for newcomers, create content for our Membership Exploration Workshops, and help run our membership program.
Contact our Membership Team at community@4thu.org for more information.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
If you attend Fourth Universalist’s services and programs via Zoom, there are opportunities to contribute to the congregation as a volunteer from home! We provide train and support our Zoom Chat Hosts that contribute to the experience of Sunday Service online. We also train and support our Virtual Community Hour Hosts that provide space for socializing online after Sunday Service twice per month.
Contact office@4thu.org for more information.