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Naperville Presbyterian Church has many opportunities to serve.  Listed below are some of our current needs. Service is the pathway to real significance. It is through ministry that we discover the meaning of our lives. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of Christ's body. Romans 12:5 The Message
  • Banner Design and Construction: We need people with creative ideas, artistic vision and sewing skills to help out with banner design and construction and to help enhance our worship spaces through the visual arts.  We do this up to four times a year and you can help out as often as you like.  Contact Lew Luttrell, Dottye Luttrell or call the church office at 630-961-0579.
  • Baptism Banners: Create the lovely banners that are hung in the Worship Center on Covenant Sundays to honor the children being baptized.    Work with families to create unique designs, or use pre-made patterns.  Call the church office for more information at 630-961-0579.
  • Carpenter's Tools: We are looking for individuals who are skilled with their hands and work well with tools, people with Mr. Fix It written in their blood.  We want to pair adults who have abilities with people who have needs, and also with youth who could use some skill building.  This is an ongoing ministry, but you will only work as your schedule allowed, and as needs arise.  Contact CarolSue Veach at 630-961-0579.
  • Baristas Needed: to help at our Coffee Bar.  All training is provided.  Learn to make your favorite drinks.  Call Mary Henderlite to learn more or contact the church office.
  • Coffee Bar Teams: We are looking for additions to the coffee bar teams for Sunday mornings.  No experience is needed.  For the upstairs coffee bar we will teach you to make lattes, or you can collect money and distribute bottled drinks.  At the lower level you will brew coffee and clean up at the end of the morning.  These are recurring commitments that can fit your schedule.  Interested?  Contact Mary Henderlite or Faith Risany at 630-961-0579.
  • Children's Ministries is looking for Sunday School teachers for the 2007-2008 school year.  Contact Mimi for information or to volunteer.
  • College Ministry: Interested in leading a college aged small group or helping college students in the area get rides to and from church on Sunday morning?  Please contact Brian Dennert.
  • Computer Skills: High School student needed to convert 8 mm and Digital tape media to DVD for the HSM.  Time can be applied toward Community Service hours requirement.  Contact Tracey Bouton.
  • Families or  Individuals are needed who can sponsor students for trips.  Sometimes we have students who would like to attend, but cannot afford trips, retreats, etc.  If you can donate scholarship for students, please call the Student Ministries office at 961-0579 and talk with Tracey or Jonathan.
  • Greeters: are needed at both the 8:45 and 10:30 services.  A minimal amount of time at the front doors will insure that visitors to NPC have a positive experience and a friendly hello.  No experience is required.  Contact Rick Seale.
  • High School and Middle School Volunteers: Develop relationships with students on a regular basis.  College age and up are welcome to join the team of individuals who are investing in the lives of students.  Teaching and non-teaching positions are available.  contact Tracey Bouton in the Student Ministries office at 630-961-0579.
  • Hospital Visitation Team: Our Team offers in-hospital visits to those who call Naperville Presbyterian Church their home.  Volunteers need only willingness, time and transportation.  Volunteers will be asked to make a visit, as needed and as available, from a list of team members on a rotational basis.  For more information, or to volunteer contact Suzanne Riddle at 630-961-0579.
  • Hospitality Team: If you enjoy preparing and serving meals for events, then Please give this team a try! The Hospitality Team helps out for special events, conferences, celebrations, and meetings.  The actual service time is about 2-3 hours per event.  Contact Suzanne Riddle at 630-961-0579 to learn more.
  • Host Home: If you have a gift of hospitality and are willing to share your home occasionally with visiting pastors, contact Suzanne Riddle at 630-961-0579.
  • Information Table: If you like meeting people sharing information, and would enjoy helping people find their way around the church, then consider volunteering to work at the Information Table on Sunday Mornings.  People serve on a rotating basis, about once every month or two for about 20 minutes after one of the services.  Contact Suzanne Riddle at 630-961-0579 for more information.
  • Kid's Club Co-teacher: Do you have a heart for children' Kid's Club is a ministry for the children of women attending Thursday Morning Bible Study at Naperville Presbyterian Church.  The children hear a Bible story, go to music, do a craft and have a snack.  Co-teacher responsibilities include preparing for the weekly lesson and craft preparation.  We have an opening in the 4 year old classroom.  We also need volunteers to care for toddlers, play with them and share a story.  Contact Amy Pasqualini at 630-961-0579.
  • Kingdom Building Prayer: This team prays together for the ministry of NPC and other specific needs outside our church.  We meet each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. in Room 046.  Contact Suzanne Riddle at 630-961-0579.
  • Kitchen Team: Join this team of folks who provide TLC to our kitchen once a month on a rotational basis.  If you are into cleaning and reorganizing, this is the job for you.  Contact Anita Berger or  Suzanne Riddle.
  • Library/Bookstore: Help is needed to process books, CD's and tapes.  This includes protective binding, data entry, and re-shelving books.  Amount of time spent would vary by week.  Contact Faith Risany 630-961-0579.
  • New Baby Ministry Coordinator: This person will coordinate recruits and match volunteers with families who are expecting either by birth or adoption.  This ongoing commitment will be good for a person with a heart for prayer and and for babies and their Naperville Presbyterian Church families.  If interested email baby@npchurch.org.
  • New Baby Ministry Volunteers: This ministry matches a volunteer with a family who is expecting a child by adoption or birth.  The team is looking for a few more members to be prayer partners.  Requirements are: an understanding of the stresses of new parents, a heart willing to reach out to others, a desire to pray for God's working in the life of a family with a new baby.  Time commitment involved: a few phone calls, a few moments of friendly conversation when you see them in church services, and prayer on a consistent basis for their needs over the first 4 to 6 months of their baby's life.  If God is leading you to join this team, please contact the church office or Susan Bard at Email baby@npchurch.org.
  • Notes and Prayer Ministry: Volunteers pray for and send cards of sympathy to those in our church family who are experiencing a disappointment, problem or sadness.  Volunteers must be able to pray, send notes, and work in a small prayer team.  Interested?  Contact Suzanne Riddle at 630-961-0579.
  • Nursery Care Givers: Do you need a therapeutic baby fix now and then?  We are looking for men and women who are willing to lend a hand in our nurseries (birth to 24 months) once or twice a quarter.  No preparation or training is needed, just a willing heart and hands to care for our youngest NPC'ers. This is a great ministry for empty nesters and grandparents.  Contact Alice Shupe at 630-961-0579.
  • Nursery Greeters: Responsibilities include welcoming parents, checking in children before services along with checking out after services, setting and dispensing pagers, working and communicating with nursery staff. You will volunteer Sunday mornings, once a month, greeting before and after one service.  Minimal orientation is required.  Contact Contact Alice Shupe at 630-961-0579.
  • Power Point Team: Each Worship Service someone volunteers time and talents to run the power point slides.  This is a very easy, but necessary job.  Would you consider helping on a rotational basis?  Please contact Gary Britigan or call the church office at 630-961-0579.
  • Receptionists: Learn to use the NPC phone system to answer and transfer calls mid day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at NPC.  Training provided.  Interested?  Contact Faith Risany.
  • Reporters: Interested in going to events or interviewing people to write short news reports and take photos' We need individuals (digital camera a bonus, but not required) to attend Naperville Presbyterian Church events, take pictures and document the events.  Contact Faith Risany at 630-961-0579.
  • Sonshine Team Coordinator: Naperville Presbyterian Church is hoping to have a small team to share in coordinating the Sonshine Team. You will need to be able to make and receive phone calls to coordinate meals between families and volunteers, and to follow-up with families. This is an ongoing position. If you are interested, or would like to take a trial run, contact Faith Risany at 630-961-0579.
  • Sonshine Team Volunteer: Sonshine Team is an established team at Naperville Presbyterian Church. We need team members who enjoys helping families during stressful times by providing prayer and a meal. Volunteers are usually called on to provide a meal about three times a year. Contact Jackie Kenney or call the church office at 961-0579 to learn more or volunteer.
  • Sound Technicians: We need four to six people who are available on Sunday mornings and are willing to learn to use the sound board. Contact Keith Scherer at 630-961-0579.
  • Summer Sports Camps 2007: There are many areas in which to serve before, during, and after this event.  It is very likely that your skills will match our needs.  This is a great short term opportunity. Call Amy Pasqualini at 630-961-0579.
  • Sunday Morning Ushers: Volunteers are needed to serve on a rotating basis. Volunteer for one service and work three weeks in a row, then have nine weeks off. Ushering responsibilities include greeting attendees, handing out the NPC Weekly and collecting the offering. Ushers may sit with their families during the service. Contact Tom McCauley for the 8:45 a.m. service or Mike Reiter for the 10:30 a.m. service, or call the church office at 630-961-0579 to volunteer.
  • Sunday School Substitute Teachers: The only requirement for this position is a willingness to serve on an as needed basis in classes from two year olds to 5th grade. No preparation necessary. Contact the Children's Ministry office at 630-961-0579 for more information.
  • Technology Team: Naperville Presbyterian Church is looking for people who have a few hours per month in their schedule to fix problems with office PCs and other equipment. Contact Dale DeJager in the church office at 630-961-0579 for more details.
  • Willing Older Women (W.O.W.): Volunteers are needed for this new ministry. Needed are mature women willing to invest time, energy, resources and love in the younger women of our church. A willing heart and helpful hands are all that you need. If you volunteer, you will be called as needs arise. You can decide at that time to accept or decline the request. Contact Janie Maxwell at 630-961-0579.
  • World Outreach Team Members: If you have a heart for the world, a heart that beats with seeing the good news of Jesus taken into the world, the World Outreach Team would love for you to join us. No prior experience necessary! We meet on the second Sunday of every month for about two hours. For more information email woutreach@npchurch.org.