Volunteer AT SOUTHLAND
At Southland, one way we love people is by serving those brought into our lives by Jesus: our church family, and our community—and there's a serving opportunity perfect for you, whatever your gifts! You were created uniquely and for a purpose; let’s use that to join a community that changes lives—starting with your own.
There's a place for everyone in Southland’s mission to love God and love people!
We want to be a place known for loving God and loving people. That isn’t possible without volunteers just like you!
Whether it’s saying “Welcome” to people as they enter our campuses on Sunday, leading a group, serving with the next generation in Kids or Students, or anything in between, volunteers make Southland a place for people to encounter Jesus in a new way, no matter their story.
Volunteering is also a great way to connect with people and grow in community. Our teams are full of great people that you’d love to get to know!
Getting started is as simple as 1, 2, 3… 4!
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1. Interest Form
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This is the first step for everyone looking to serve at Southland and starts the process!
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2. Ministry App
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After we reach out to connect personally we’ll send over the ministry application. It’s a straightforward form that gives us an idea of your availability, interests, and gifts!
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3. Background Check
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It’s a really brief release form that we ask all our volunteers to fill out. This helps us provide safe environments for everyone at Southland.
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4. Meet with us!
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We’ll invite you to sit down to talk further to discover whether this is a good fit for you and for us. If not, we’ll help you get connected to the right ministry!
This is also an opportunity for a conversation about what we believe and why, and answer any questions you might have.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16
Learn more about where you can serve
What if you served…
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The Next Generation
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Provide for kids in need. Create fun, welcoming, and safe spaces for them to encounter Jesus.
EXAMPLES:
Mentoring
Children’s Ministry
Southland Students
Special Needs
Backpack Program -
Experience & Care
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Help create an environment of welcome and fun. Create spaces for people to be known & belong.
EXAMPLES:
Guest Experience
Groups
Prayer Team
Security & Medical -
Creative Arts
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Create immersive experiences for people to meet Jesus. Use your unique creative talents in captivating, life-changing ways.
EXAMPLES:
Music Team
Production
Photography
Videography
ALL Serving OPPORTUNITIES
The first step for any role at Southland is the interest form.
Simply choose a campus and the opportunity that you want to connect about.
Check out the steps in the process here.
Prayer Team
Listen, love, and pray for people celebrating or going through difficult seasons of life.
Serve with the Prayer Team →
Children’s Ministry
Make an eternal impact in the lives of children (birth-5th grade) while allowing parents to worship distraction-free.
Serve with Kids →
Security Team
Help provide pastoral-focused security and/or medical availability for services, events, and all things Southland does.
Serve with Security & Medical Team →
Online Chat
Connect people to the gospel, community, and care through the online service. Welcome participants in the chat, answer questions, share helpful links and resources, and offer one-on-one prayer.
Serve with Online →
Production Team
Provide a distraction-free worship environment by managing lights, video, graphics, and audio during services.
Serve with Production →
Groups
Create a space for people to belong, believe, and be together.
Lead a group →
Special Needs
Introduce Jesus to people and families with special needs.
Serve with Special Needs →
Students
Create welcoming, safe, and fun environments and events for students (6th-12th grade) to discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus.
Serve with Students →
Guest Experience
Welcome people with hospitality from the parking lot to their seats for services.
Serve with Guest Experience →
Music Team
Lead authentic worship through music.
Serve with the Music Team →
Photo & Video Team
Captures content that glorifies God by sharing stories, experiences, and testimonies.
Serve with the Photo & Video Team →
Helping Through Him (Nicholasville only)
The Southland clothing and furniture ministry. Volunteers help organize donations and inventory, serving both families receiving items as well as donors. Other roles assist with pick-ups and deliveries.
Serve with Helping Through Him →
Mentoring
Spend time with kids in our neighboring schools and introduce them to Jesus’ love.
Become a mentor →
Local Outreach
Be the church outside of the walls. Neighborhoods, colleges, schools, cities. Backpack program.
Serve with Local Outreach →
READY TO GET STARTED?
Simply complete the volunteer interest form! There’s a place at Southland for everyone to serve. We can’t wait to hear from you!