questions about serving
How much time does it take?
Most roles are two hours, once or twice a month. You pick your Sundays, and you can tell us any time a Sunday doesn't work.
Do I have to attend Discover Awaken first?
[CECIL AND PASTORS TO DECIDE: required before serving, or serve first and attend soon after.]
What if I've never done anything like this?
Most people haven't. On your first Sunday someone meets you by name. First Impressions starts with a short briefing before doors, and Safety training is provided. [OTHER TEAMS: confirm how a first-timer is trained.]
How soon will someone contact me?
A text confirms your sign-up within a minute and names your team. Then a real person from your team texts you to find your first Sunday. Reply any time; a person reads it.
What happens on my first Sunday?
You arrive at [CALL TIME AT REGENT] at [DOOR AT REGENT], and someone meets you there. There's a short briefing, then you serve, and you're done by [END TIME AT REGENT]. Before you leave we'll set your next Sunday together. Volunteer parking: [VOLUNTEER PARKING AT REGENT].
What's the process for working with kids?
Roles with kids and students (Awaken Kids, Awaken YTH, Champions Club) include a background screening under our Child Protective Process before you serve. That's also why the form asks for your date of birth. [NEXT-GEN LEAD: steps, who runs it, how long it takes.]
Can I try a team before committing?
Yes. Serve one Sunday first. If it fits, we set your next date. If it doesn't, tell us and we'll help you find one that does. [CONFIRM TEAMS THAT CAN'T OFFER A TRY-OUT.]
What if I need to miss a Sunday?
Reply to your reminder text and tell us. A person reads every reply. Nothing to log into.