{"id":849,"date":"2012-01-04T19:02:35","date_gmt":"2012-01-05T03:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/?page_id=849"},"modified":"2025-03-28T11:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T18:58:41","slug":"help-wanted","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/help-wanted","title":{"rendered":"Help Wanted"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/help_wanted.gif?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2871 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/help_wanted.gif?resize=180%2C133&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"help_wanted\" width=\"180\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Paid Help Wanted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">None as of Last updated: March 28, 2025 at 11:58 am<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Volunteer Positions:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Much of the work at <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Usually refers to Memorial United Methodist Church of Clovis, CA.'>Memorial<\/abbr> is done by volunteers. \u00a0This work is an extremely important ministry to spread the love of God to everyone, even though that is sometimes done indirectly. Volunteers instead of paid staff frees monetary resources for community and world missions of the church. It is <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Usually refers to Memorial United Methodist Church of Clovis, CA.'>Memorial<\/abbr>&#8217;s policy to be constantly mentoring people (apprentice, interns) \u00a0to replace current volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Often a secondary mission of the church is to help you in your personal education. Since our policy is to always mentor people for new positions, that will be on the job training. \u00a0If you have career aspirations, consider volunteering for your own education as well as helping the church perform its missions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Below is a list of volunteer positions needed.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Training will be provided. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/contact\">Contact the <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='559-299-4615 memumc@mem-umc.org 1726 Pollasky 9am -12noon'>church office<\/abbr><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Office Help:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">We are currently using volunteers help in the office instead of paid staff.\u00a0 If you can help with office work, contact\u00a0 Sharon Hutchinson or the Pastor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Thrift Store<\/b><br \/>\nAn opportunity to get some retail store experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Cashiers Needed 1st Friday and Saturday of each month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Sorting, pricing, tagging Tuesdays 9 am to noon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Children&#8217;s Education and Child Care:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Sunday School Teachers are desperately needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Vacation Bible School teachers needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Supervision of children&#8217;s activities are needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Everyone who works with the children at\u00a0<abbr class=\"c2c-text-hover\" title=\"\" data-hasqtip=\"0\">Memorial<\/abbr>\u2014including volunteers on mission and field trips\u2014are screened and educated about abuse prevention and boundary awareness via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/safegatherings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/safegatherings.com<\/a>. It&#8217;s easy to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Technical Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Sound system.<\/strong> Help to set up microphones for each service or event. \u00a0Operating the sound console does not have to be included in this task. \u00a0Requires arriving at the church about 45 to 60 minutes before the service or event. \u00a0Technical oriented people and musicians are well suited to this ministry. For training, arrive at about 5 pm which is 1 hour before Music rehearsal. Speak with Ron.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Sound System operator:<\/strong> \u00a0Operate the sound system during services and other events. It is helpful and even a requirement to also have experience in setting up the system as explained above. \u00a0Much training can be provided. A \u00a0year of \u00a0serving in this ministry will give you good A\/V skills. \u00a0\u00a0Technical oriented people and musicians are well suited to this ministry. For training, arrive 1 hour before Music rehearsal which usually Fridays at 6:00. Speak with Ron.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Video presentation<\/strong> design for every Sunday&#8217;s service. Good basic computer skills is extremely helpful. \u00a0We are using PowerPoint for the projection display.\u00a0 Good knowledge of PowerPoint is extremely helpful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Worship on line Video Streaming:\u00a0<\/strong>Help is needed in these areas: 1) Camera operator, 2) Video Switcher operator, 3) Video Editor and uploader. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/contact\">Contact Ron Zastovnik<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Office computer systems support<\/strong>. \u00a0A good knowledge of computers, networks, and server systems, is desirable. Some enterprise (corporate) computing experience (Windows servers, Active Directory, AD Policies, networking and Microsoft365) would be extremely helpful. \u00a0Much one on one training will be provided. A good learning opportunity. If you work in that career or if you have aspirations of a career in computer systems support for companies, this would be a good place to start. \u00a0 A volunteer position.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/contact\"> Contact Ron Zastovnik<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Finance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Usually refers to Memorial United Methodist Church of Clovis, CA.'>Memorial<\/abbr> has a well tuned finance system using Power Church software. \u00a0Help is always needed for different areas of finance: \u00a0Contribution entry, Contribution management, Payroll, Accounts payable, money counting on Sundays, etc. \u00a0Knowledge of basic accounting procedures is extremely helpful. \u00a0Mentoring is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Web Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">We need some people to keep information of church activates up to date on our <a href=\"https:\/\/mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web pages<\/a> on a regular basis, If you see old information or errors on our web site, that is why. Let the office or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/contact\">webmaster<\/a> know.\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/contact\">Contact the office.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Music<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Christian musicians are welcome. In particular, drums, bass, and\/or electric guitar. This would be a good opportunity for that extra practice, and some exposure. Rehearsals are Fridays at 6:00 pm.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/contact\">Contact the Office<\/a> or just show up and speak with Jenny, Darren, or Ron.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Clean up.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">We are relying on volunteer help for custodian and grounds maintenance.\u00a0 Clean-up is on Saturdays at 7 am.\u00a0 Saving the expense of gardeners and custodians help direct more funds to our missions and ministries.\u00a0 Contact the <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='559-299-4615 memumc@mem-umc.org 1726 Pollasky 9am -12noon'>church office<\/abbr> for info.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Elected Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">You may volunteer to help any of our elected leaders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><style>\n    .ppv_container.de_69e9a5ab3da3d {\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 800px;\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        position: relative;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 991px) {\n        .ppv_container.de_69e9a5ab3da3d {\n            width: 100%;\n            height: 800px;\n        }\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 767px) {\n        .ppv_container.de_69e9a5ab3da3d {\n            width: 100%;\n            height: 800px;\n        }\n    }\n\n    .de_69e9a5ab3da3d.document-preview {\n        width: 100%;\n        flex: 1;\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n    }\n\n    .de_69e9a5ab3da3diframe {\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n        flex: 1;\n        border: none;\n    }\n\n    .ppv-loading {\n        width: inherit;\n        position: absolute;\n        top: 50%;\n        left: 0;\n        font-family: sans-serif;\n        color: #666;\n        z-index: 1;\n        display: flex;\n        justify-content: center;\n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ppv_container de_69e9a5ab3da3d\">\n\n    <div class=\"ppv-toolbar\" style=\"justify-content: space-between\"><span class=\"ppv-filename\"><abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Memorial United Methodist Church, 1726 Pollasky Ave, Clovis CA 93612'>MUMC<\/abbr>-Leaders.pdf<\/span><div class=\"ppv-toolbar-right\"><a class=\"s_pdf_download_link\" style=\"display: flex;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MUMC-Leaders.pdf\" download><button style=\"background: transparent; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #cececf; color: #cececf; cursor: pointer;\" class=\"ppv_download_bttn ppv-direct-download\" data-behavior=\"download\" data-doc-id=\"11009\">Download<\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div>    <div class=\"ppv-loading\">PDF Loading...<\/div>\n    <div class=\"document-preview\" style=\"height: inherit; width: inherit;\">\n        <iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/docs.google.com\/gview?embedded=true&#038;url=https:\/\/www.mem-umc.org\/mem-umc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MUMC-Leaders.pdf\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Last updated: March 28, 2025 at 11:58 am<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paid Help Wanted: None as of Volunteer Positions: Much of the work at <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Usually refers to Memorial United Methodist Church of Clovis, CA.'>Memorial<\/abbr> is done by volunteers. \u00a0This work is an extremely important ministry to spread the love of God to everyone, even though that is sometimes done indirectly. 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