Church Volunteer Meeting Minute

Church Volunteer Meeting Minutes

Meeting Details

Date and Time

The meeting took place on January 15, 2050, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Location

The meeting was held in the Church Hall, located at [Your Company Address].

Attendees

The following individuals were present at the meeting:

[Your Name] - Meeting Chair
[Volunteer Name] - Secretary
[Volunteer Name]
[Volunteer Name]
[Volunteer Name]
[Volunteer Name]

Absentees

The following individuals were absent:

[Volunteer Name] (notified in advance)
[Volunteer Name]

Agenda

1. Opening Prayer

The meeting began with an opening prayer led by [Volunteer Name].

2. Welcome and Introductions

[Your Name] welcomed everyone to the meeting and initiated a round of introductions, allowing each attendee to briefly introduce themselves and their role in the church volunteer program.

3. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the previous meeting held on December 10, 2049, were reviewed. The attendees had no amendments, and the minutes were approved as accurate.

4. Volunteer Updates and Reports

Outreach Committee

[Volunteer Name] provided an update on the activities of the Outreach Committee. Recent initiatives included a successful holiday food drive and plans for a new mentorship program targeting at-risk youth in the community.

Youth Ministry

[Volunteer Name] reported on the Youth Ministry's progress. Highlights included a well-attended youth retreat and upcoming plans for a series of workshops on leadership and personal development for young church members.

Fundraising

[Volunteer Name] discussed the fundraising efforts, noting the success of recent bake sales and the ongoing planning for the annual charity auction. The goal for the auction is to raise $20,000 for church renovations and community programs.

Events Planning

[Volunteer Name] shared updates from the Events Planning Committee. Upcoming events include the Annual Charity Auction on February 25, 2050, the Community Cleanup on March 10, 2050, and the Easter Celebration on April 9, 2050.

5. Upcoming Events

The meeting covered detailed discussions on the logistics and volunteer requirements for several upcoming events:

Annual Charity Auction (February 25, 2050)

Venue: Church Hall
Volunteer Roles: Setup, registration, auction assistance, cleanup
Fundraising Goal: $20,000

Community Cleanup (March 10, 2050)

Location: Various community sites
Volunteer Roles: Site coordinators, cleanup crews, supply distribution

Easter Celebration (April 9, 2050)

Activities: Easter egg hunt, community brunch, special service
Volunteer Roles: Event setup, activity coordinators, food service, cleanup

6. Volunteer Training and Development

[Volunteer Name] discussed the upcoming training sessions aimed at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of volunteers:

First Aid Training (January 30, 2050)

Trainer: Certified First Aid Instructor
Attendees: Open to all volunteers
Objectives: Basic first aid skills, emergency response protocols

Leadership Workshop (February 15, 2050)

Facilitator: [Volunteer Name]
Attendees: Volunteer leaders and coordinators
Objectives: Leadership skills, team management, effective communication

6. New Business

The meeting included discussions on new initiatives proposed by the volunteers:

"Adopt-a-Family" Program

[Volunteer Name] presented the "Adopt-a-Family" Program, aimed at supporting families in need within the community. The program involves pairing volunteer families with families in need to provide assistance with groceries, clothing, and other essentials.

Monthly Volunteer Appreciation

[Volunteer Name] proposed implementing a Monthly Volunteer Appreciation initiative to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers. This could include monthly recognition during services, special luncheons, and small tokens of appreciation.

7. Questions and Open Discussion

The floor was opened for questions and general discussion:

Volunteer Scheduling

[Volunteer Name] raised a concern about the scheduling of volunteers, suggesting the need for a more efficient system to avoid conflicts and ensure adequate coverage for events and activities.

Social Media Campaign

[Volunteer Name] suggested launching a social media campaign to boost volunteer recruitment and engagement. The campaign would highlight volunteer stories, upcoming events, and the impact of volunteer efforts on the community.