Kids' and Youth Ministry Volunteers
Whether you're teaching kids and youth in Sunday School, leading art at VBS, cooking dinner for Sunday Night Live (SNL), mentoring in Confirmation, attending a youth retreat, or coordinating our Christmas Eve Pageant...Kingswood Kids and Youth need YOU!!
The most valuable resource we have to help kids and youth see God, is to be the people in the church who show Him. We're supposed to do what Jesus did...show up in the lives of others so they can see God. Volunteers invested in the lives of kids and youth, is one of the most important things we can be.
Leaders who connect with kids and youth in a SMALL group over time, have the potential to make a BIG impact on their faith.
The most valuable resource we have to help kids and youth see God, is to be the people in the church who show Him. We're supposed to do what Jesus did...show up in the lives of others so they can see God. Volunteers invested in the lives of kids and youth, is one of the most important things we can be.
Leaders who connect with kids and youth in a SMALL group over time, have the potential to make a BIG impact on their faith.
Mandatory Safe Sanctuaries Training
God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children and other vulnerable persons. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong. Safe Sanctuaries is the movement and initiative to fulfill this call upon us.
Every volunteer must be Safe Sanctuaries trained in order to work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
Our Safe Sanctuaries policy at Kingswood requires each volunteer to...
Every volunteer must be Safe Sanctuaries trained in order to work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
Our Safe Sanctuaries policy at Kingswood requires each volunteer to...
- Complete the Children, Youth, Vulnerable Adults Worker Application
- Complete the Safe Gatherings Training
- Review Kingswood's Safe Sanctuaries Plan
WHAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?
Volunteers always work in pairs of Adult Volunteers, and sometimes with Youth Helpers.
Every volunteer space is flexible whether it be to plan and prepare something, or show up the day of the event to support kids and youth.
Questions? Reach out to Jenn Sawyer for Nursery through 5th graders, or Kate Lapetino for Middle and High Schoolers.
Every volunteer space is flexible whether it be to plan and prepare something, or show up the day of the event to support kids and youth.
Questions? Reach out to Jenn Sawyer for Nursery through 5th graders, or Kate Lapetino for Middle and High Schoolers.
NURSERY--Babies through Preschoolers
- Nursery during BG's 9am Sunday service
- Nursery Vacation Bible School group
- Teach at Parents Day Out weekly program
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
- Sunday School during BG's 9am Sunday service
- Sunday School during DF's 10am Sunday service
- Dinner Team for Sunday Night Live (SNL) or Vacation Bible School (VBS)
- SNL for 3rd-5th graders on Sunday evenings
- September-April
- VBS station leader or group leader of campers
- 4 evenings in June
- Parents' Night Out leader or planner
- 1 evening in February
Middle (6th-8th) and High (9th-12th) Schoolers
- Sunday School during BG's 9am Sunday service
- SNL for middle & high schoolers on Sunday evenings
- September-April
- Confirmation teacher or mentor
- Fall Retreat weekend chaperone or planner
- Summer Mission Trip chaperone or planner
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES
Sunday School
Volunteer Calendar
- Check Your Dates: Please select each month's calendar tab to review who is volunteering and where.
- The Week Before: If you are signed up for that week, you will receive a reminder email, along with that week's specific lesson plans.
- ??? = Spaces that Need Volunteers: Are you available? Reach out to Jenn or Kate to sign up for an open space!
- Can't Make It? If you are unable to volunteer on a date you are scheduled for, please email/call/text Jenn or Kate as soon as possible!
- Timing: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins (8:45 @ BG and 9:45 @ DF) to pray as a group and review the plans together.
July 2026 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
| JULY 2026 | July 5 | July 12 | July 19 | July 26 | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Lisa P. | ??? | NO 5th Sunday |
| Nursery | Liz S. | Sally A. | ??? | Paula S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| K-5th grade | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL | Jenn S. | ??? | Jenn S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| K-5th grade | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL | ??? | ??? | ??? | NO 5th Sunday |
| K-5th grade | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL | ??? | ??? | ??? | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Pete C. | ??? | Food Pantry: Jean S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | Jill G. | Food Pantry: Kate L | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | Chris L. | Breakfast: Jim S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Kate L. | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NO 5th Sunday |
August 2026 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
| AUGUST 2026 | Aug 2 | Aug 9 | Aug 16 | Aug 23 | Aug 31 |
| Nursery | Debbie G. | Bella S. | Sheri B. | Sarai C. | Carol E. |
| Nursery | Liz S. | Sally A. | Sarah L. | Paula S. | Sue E. |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | ??? | Lindsey R. | Erika B. | ??? |
| K-5th grade | Denise G. | ??? | ??? | ??? | ??? |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Pete C. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | Kate L. |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Laura B. | Jill G. | Food Pantry: Aaron N. | ??? |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Ken J. | Chris L. | Breakfast: Jim G. | ??? |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Kate L. | Kate L. Food Pantry: Aaron N. | Breakfast: Dennis S. PADS: Kate L. | ??? |
September 2026 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
| SEPTEMBER 2026 | Sep 6 Labor Day weekend | Sep 13 | Sep 20 | Sep 27 | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery | NONE | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | NONE |
| Nursery | NONE | Sally A. | Lisa D. | Paula S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Kim P. | Jenn S. | Lori C. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Lani V. | Alissa K. | Laura B. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Pete C. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | Jill G. | Food Pantry: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | Chris L. | Breakfast: Jim S. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Kate L. | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
October 2026 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
| OCTOBER 2026 | Oct 4 | Oct 11 | Oct 18 | Oct 25 | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | NO 5th Sunday |
| Nursery | Liz S. | Sally A. | Lisa D. | Paula S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| K-5th grade | Denise G. | ??? | Lindsey R. | Lori C. | NO 5th Sunday |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | Lani V. | Alissa K. | Laura B. | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Pete C. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Jean S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | Jill G. | Food Pantry: Kate L | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | Chris L. | Breakfast: Jim S. | NO 5th Sunday |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Kate L. | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NO 5th Sunday |
November 2026 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
| NOVEMBER 2026 | Nov 1 All Saints Day | Nov 8 | Nov 15 | Nov 22 | Nov 29 Hanging of the Greens |
| Nursery | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | Carol E. |
| Nursery | Liz S. | Sally A. | Lisa D. | Paula S. | Sue E. |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Denise G. | Kim P. | Lindsey R. | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | Lani V. | Alissa K. | Lori C. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Pete C. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | Jill G. | Food Pantry: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | Chris L. | Breakfast: Jim S. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Kate L. | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
December 2026 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
| DECEMBER 2026 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 | Dec 27 | NO FIFTH SUNDAY |
| Nursery | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | NONE | NONE |
| Nursery | Liz S. | Sally A. | Lisa D. | NONE | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | NONE | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | Lani V. | Lindsey R. | NONE | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Denise G. | Kim P. | Alissa K. | NONE | NONE |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Pete C. | Jill G. | NONE | NONE |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Laura B. | Rebbeca R. | NONE | NONE |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Ken J. | Chris L. | NONE | |
| Youth | NONE (in service) | Kate L. Jill G. | Kate L. | NONE |
Sunday Night Live
Volunteer Calendar
- Check Your Dates: Please select the SNL tab to review who is volunteering and where.
- The Week Before: If you are signed up for that week, you will receive a reminder email, along with that week's specific lesson plans.
- ??? = Spaces that Need Volunteers: Are you available? Reach out to Jenn or Kate to sign up for an open space!
- Can't Make It? If you are unable to volunteer on a date you are scheduled for, please email/call/text Jenn or Kate as soon as possible!
Sunday Night Live (SNL)
- These events occur in the Buffalo Grove Activity Center on Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
- Dinner is open to all from 5:00 - 5:45 pm.
- Activities and lessons are split into age groups from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Dinner Team 3rd-5th grade
Co-leaders
Erika B.--sub!6th-12th grade
Co-leadersSept 20, 2026
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Oct 4, 2026
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Oct 18, 2026
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Nov 1, 2026
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Nov 15, 2026
Dinner: FRIENDSGIVINGJenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Jan 3, 2027
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Jan 17, 2027
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Feb 7, 2027
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.Feb 21, 2027
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.March 7, 2027
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.April 4, 2027
Dinner:Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.April 18, 2027
Move Up Celebration!Jenn S.
Kim L.
Betsy N.