Apply to serve
If you're interested in exploring service opportunities at COS, look through our ministry opportunities below or email info@coswayne.org for more information. If you are ready to begin serving, please complete our Volunteer Application.
Our goal for the volunteer application process is to help create a safe and supportive environment for all who serve and are served at Church of the Saviour. To that end, you will be asked to commit to following biblical principles and COS guidelines as stated on coswayne.org/faith.
Our goal for the volunteer application process is to help create a safe and supportive environment for all who serve and are served at Church of the Saviour. To that end, you will be asked to commit to following biblical principles and COS guidelines as stated on coswayne.org/faith.
Please note: The application process will likely take 20-30 minutes, and you will need two references with their contact information.
Please call the church office at 610-688-6338 or email juliay@coswayne.org if you have any questions.
Why serve?
As we pursue our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ in Wayne and beyond, we strive to follow Jesus' example to live generously - giving our time, talents, and treasures for the Kingdom - as we reengage in serving and refocus toward outreach and evangelism. Through the ministries at COS, there are many ways to engage. Whether by helping a child or student learn about God's love or by showing that love through teaching English to immigrants or leading a group with Celebrate Recovery, all of us have a unique part to play in God’s mission.
Join us in our vision of "Daring Greatly: Spending Ourselves in a Worthy Cause."
Join us in our vision of "Daring Greatly: Spending Ourselves in a Worthy Cause."
core Ministries
Alpha Ministries
Alpha ministries provide tools to help you reach your family, friends, and neighbors - the "ones" God has put in your life - with the truth of the Gospel. If you're interested in learning more contact alpha@coswayne.org.
Title: Alpha Prayer Team
Need: Spend time praying for the people who attend the Alpha Course and those who are leading discussions.
Time Commitment: Commit to praying regularly/weekly for Alpha over the period January 16- March 19, either individually or with other Alpha team members
Special Qualifications: No special qualifications – Volunteer application
Title: Alpha Operations Team - Room/Table Decoration
Need: Assist in making F101 an inviting venue for the weekly Alpha Course that runs from January 23 to March 19. We are interested in your creativity and could consist of room and or table decoration/presentation.
Time Commitment: Weekly January 23 – March 19. Setup needs to be complete by 6:30 pm each Tuesday.
Special Qualifications: Volunteer application
Title: Alpha Operations Team – Meal Clean Up
Need: Assist with cleanup of meal, from 8:15-8:45pm for the weekly Alpha Course that runs from January 23 to March 19.
Time Commitment: Weekly January 23 – March 19. approximately 1 hour weekly.
Special Qualifications: No special qualifications – Volunteer application
Title: Alpha Prayer Team
Need: Spend time praying for the people who attend the Alpha Course and those who are leading discussions.
Time Commitment: Commit to praying regularly/weekly for Alpha over the period January 16- March 19, either individually or with other Alpha team members
Special Qualifications: No special qualifications – Volunteer application
Title: Alpha Operations Team - Room/Table Decoration
Need: Assist in making F101 an inviting venue for the weekly Alpha Course that runs from January 23 to March 19. We are interested in your creativity and could consist of room and or table decoration/presentation.
Time Commitment: Weekly January 23 – March 19. Setup needs to be complete by 6:30 pm each Tuesday.
Special Qualifications: Volunteer application
Title: Alpha Operations Team – Meal Clean Up
Need: Assist with cleanup of meal, from 8:15-8:45pm for the weekly Alpha Course that runs from January 23 to March 19.
Time Commitment: Weekly January 23 – March 19. approximately 1 hour weekly.
Special Qualifications: No special qualifications – Volunteer application
Community Groups
Community Groups nurture growth and accountability by providing a smaller group setting to build relationships and study the Bible. Our community groups meet at various times and locations. The majority of our groups are sermon-based groups and provide a safe place to discuss and personally apply lessons from the Bible. If you are interested in learning more contact communitygroups@coswayne.org.
Title: Community Group Leader
Need: Creating a safe space and facilitating and shepherding a small group of people. You can determine the time, location, and makeup of your group (women, men, mixed, young adults).
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week to administrate and disciple your group as well as the time facilitating your meetings. You can determine if you meet weekly or bi-weekly and you can delegate hosting responsibilities to other group members.
Special Qualifications: Membership at COS.
Title: Community Group Leader
Need: Creating a safe space and facilitating and shepherding a small group of people. You can determine the time, location, and makeup of your group (women, men, mixed, young adults).
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week to administrate and disciple your group as well as the time facilitating your meetings. You can determine if you meet weekly or bi-weekly and you can delegate hosting responsibilities to other group members.
Special Qualifications: Membership at COS.
Global Outreach
We want to see Jesus worshiped in every nation, but most of us are limited to serving locally. While COS has an incredible Missions legacy and continues to support many Global Partners, we also serve cross-culturally in our backyard with the hope of seeing the Kingdom spread to relational networks across the world. If you're interested in learning more contact haigs@coswayne.org.
Title: ESL/Conversational English Teacher
Need: Teachers and Teacher Aids for ESL/Conversational English (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels). No prior experience or training necessary but is a plus. Those with hearts for compassion for the immigrant community around us and relational evangelism need apply!
Time Commitment: Saturdays, February - April, from 9:30-11:30 am with an end-of-semester celebration meal after class on April 27
Special Qualifications: Preferably a member, must be registered to be a volunteer, and outgoing enough to speak English with non-native speakers, sensitive enough to engage in conversation at and just above the level of students. Basic curricula are available, but the most successful teachers are good at facilitating conversations and identifying conversational growth areas.
Title: Trauma Workshop Leader
Need: Anyone trained to help trauma victims and willing to give a basic workshop on tips for serving trauma victims to those who volunteer with Afghan refugees. Most refugees have experienced trauma related to their experience overseas and transition to the US and many who have volunteered with refugees have sought help on how to constructively engage in ongoing relationship. Those with hearts of compassion for the refugee community around us and the ability to impart key listening and conversation skills need apply.
Time Commitment: Preparation of training/Q&A sessions and 1-2 days of actual workshops in Spring 2024
Special Qualifications: Preferably a member, must be registered to be a volunteer, and able to lead a seminar/Q&A.
Title: Global Outreach Education Volunteers
Need: Volunteers are needed to help train a cohort of the Encountering the World of Islam course at COS. These volunteers will help put on simulations of cultural events that typically take place in the Islamic world. Anyone interested in intercultural or global studies, learning about other cultures, or amateur acting.
Time Commitment: Roughly 5 hours total spread across 2-3 events in Spring 2024
Special Qualifications: Must be registered to be a volunteer.
Title: ESL/Conversational English Teacher
Need: Teachers and Teacher Aids for ESL/Conversational English (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels). No prior experience or training necessary but is a plus. Those with hearts for compassion for the immigrant community around us and relational evangelism need apply!
Time Commitment: Saturdays, February - April, from 9:30-11:30 am with an end-of-semester celebration meal after class on April 27
Special Qualifications: Preferably a member, must be registered to be a volunteer, and outgoing enough to speak English with non-native speakers, sensitive enough to engage in conversation at and just above the level of students. Basic curricula are available, but the most successful teachers are good at facilitating conversations and identifying conversational growth areas.
Title: Trauma Workshop Leader
Need: Anyone trained to help trauma victims and willing to give a basic workshop on tips for serving trauma victims to those who volunteer with Afghan refugees. Most refugees have experienced trauma related to their experience overseas and transition to the US and many who have volunteered with refugees have sought help on how to constructively engage in ongoing relationship. Those with hearts of compassion for the refugee community around us and the ability to impart key listening and conversation skills need apply.
Time Commitment: Preparation of training/Q&A sessions and 1-2 days of actual workshops in Spring 2024
Special Qualifications: Preferably a member, must be registered to be a volunteer, and able to lead a seminar/Q&A.
Title: Global Outreach Education Volunteers
Need: Volunteers are needed to help train a cohort of the Encountering the World of Islam course at COS. These volunteers will help put on simulations of cultural events that typically take place in the Islamic world. Anyone interested in intercultural or global studies, learning about other cultures, or amateur acting.
Time Commitment: Roughly 5 hours total spread across 2-3 events in Spring 2024
Special Qualifications: Must be registered to be a volunteer.
Family Ministries
Kids Ministry
Every week, we get the opportunity to love kids, develop meaningful relationships with them, and lay a strong foundation for the next generation. We love serving side by side with you, in Jesus' name!
If you're interested in learning more contact katerinas@coswayne.org.
Ways to serve:
Title: Elementary Teachers and Support
Need: Elementary Teachers and support at 9:00am (1-5 grades) and 10:30am (1-3 grade) services
Time Commitment: 1 to 2 times a month for 90 minutes
Special Qualifications: Application, Child Safety Clearances (good for 5 years), and on the job training with current teacher.
Title: Hallway Monitors
Need: Hallway Monitors for the 9:00 and 10:30am services in Building C (1st floor preschool & 2nd floor elementary/Student Ministry)
Time Commitment: 1 to 2 times a month for 90 minutes
Special Qualifications: Application, Child Safety Clearances (good for 5 years), and on the job training.
Title: Kids Ministry Buddy
Need: Buddies are individuals who can partner with select students and their families, who could use a little extra support.
Time commitment: One to two times a month for 90 minutes on Sunday mornings.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances; training for individual assignments provided.
If you're interested in learning more contact katerinas@coswayne.org.
Ways to serve:
Title: Elementary Teachers and Support
Need: Elementary Teachers and support at 9:00am (1-5 grades) and 10:30am (1-3 grade) services
Time Commitment: 1 to 2 times a month for 90 minutes
Special Qualifications: Application, Child Safety Clearances (good for 5 years), and on the job training with current teacher.
Title: Hallway Monitors
Need: Hallway Monitors for the 9:00 and 10:30am services in Building C (1st floor preschool & 2nd floor elementary/Student Ministry)
Time Commitment: 1 to 2 times a month for 90 minutes
Special Qualifications: Application, Child Safety Clearances (good for 5 years), and on the job training.
Title: Kids Ministry Buddy
Need: Buddies are individuals who can partner with select students and their families, who could use a little extra support.
Time commitment: One to two times a month for 90 minutes on Sunday mornings.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances; training for individual assignments provided.
Student Ministry
Are you passionate about serving the next generation? The student ministry is bursting at the seams with middle and high school students who are hungry for connection and small group discipleship! We are intentional about going deeper through small group conversations and equipping adults to lead these discussions and guide students through the ups and downs of walking out their salvation during their teenaged years. We are looking for people who can commit to small group leadership (or assistant leadership) on Wednesdays. Small groups are broken up by gender and age group, so we can fit you with the right group to lead. If small group leadership isn't your thing, consider supporting the SM behind-the-scenes and logistics needs. If you're interested in learning more contact deborahh@coswayne.org.
Title: Small Group Leaders
Need: Adults who desire to pour into the next generation of teens and want to help disciple our group of students. Small group leaders are expected to regularly attend youth group, participate in activities, interact with students, and co-lead Bible study times in designated small group. Small Group leaders are given study guides and regular training to facilitate small group discussions.
Time Commitment: Wednesday nights 6:10pm-8:30pm; Discipling students outside of Church throughout each semester; Sunday School attendance Sundays from 9:00am-10:15am is encouraged but not required.
Special Qualifications: A deep love of the Lord, Child Safety Clearances, a heart for teens.
Title: Student Ministry Greeter (Monitor/Floater)
Need: Greeters' main responsibility is to check in students and welcome visitors on Wednesday nights. They will also help supervise a portion of a night of Youth Group, ensuring the campus environment is safe and students are not wandering. Greeters provide an adult presence and oversight during the large group portion of the night before students split into small groups. This is an essential support to the Student Ministry team!
Time Commitment: 6:15-7:15 on Wednesday nights on a rotating schedule.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training in safety and check-in systems provided.
Title: Student Ministry Buddy
Need: Buddies are individuals who can partner with select students and their families, who could use a little extra support. Students may be those with special needs or those who are emotionally vulnerable. Each buddy will be dedicated to a few students and will support them on a case-by-case basis.
Time commitment: Depending on the student, you will either serve during Sunday School from 9:00-10:15 am and/or Wednesday nights of youth group from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances; training for individual assignments provided.
Title: Small Group Leaders
Need: Adults who desire to pour into the next generation of teens and want to help disciple our group of students. Small group leaders are expected to regularly attend youth group, participate in activities, interact with students, and co-lead Bible study times in designated small group. Small Group leaders are given study guides and regular training to facilitate small group discussions.
Time Commitment: Wednesday nights 6:10pm-8:30pm; Discipling students outside of Church throughout each semester; Sunday School attendance Sundays from 9:00am-10:15am is encouraged but not required.
Special Qualifications: A deep love of the Lord, Child Safety Clearances, a heart for teens.
Title: Student Ministry Greeter (Monitor/Floater)
Need: Greeters' main responsibility is to check in students and welcome visitors on Wednesday nights. They will also help supervise a portion of a night of Youth Group, ensuring the campus environment is safe and students are not wandering. Greeters provide an adult presence and oversight during the large group portion of the night before students split into small groups. This is an essential support to the Student Ministry team!
Time Commitment: 6:15-7:15 on Wednesday nights on a rotating schedule.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training in safety and check-in systems provided.
Title: Student Ministry Buddy
Need: Buddies are individuals who can partner with select students and their families, who could use a little extra support. Students may be those with special needs or those who are emotionally vulnerable. Each buddy will be dedicated to a few students and will support them on a case-by-case basis.
Time commitment: Depending on the student, you will either serve during Sunday School from 9:00-10:15 am and/or Wednesday nights of youth group from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances; training for individual assignments provided.
Women's Ministry
Our joy is to connect women of every age and walk of life to a place where you can thrive in your relationship with God through community. We are active in bible study and fellowship and serve our community and church body through prayer and action.
If you're interested in learning more contact wendyw@coswayne.org.
Here are a few ways you can get involved:
Title: Women’s Bible Study Leadership
Need: Join a Weekday Study leadership team and offer hospitality and fellowship through greeting and coordination of snacks during the weekly meetings.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours/week
Special Qualifications: Membership at COS
Title: Women’s Prayer Team
Need: We are looking for intercessors that love to pray! Join our Christmas Gathering Prayer Group or Prayer Against Human Trafficking monthly prayer group.
Time Commitment: Christmas Gathering, approximately 2 hours/week from August – December, includes development of a prayer calendar and three prayer meetings for the planning team. Prayer Against Human Trafficking, about 1 hour per week of planning and coordinating monthly meetings.
Special Qualifications: None
Title: Women Serving Worth It Women
Need: Support the Worth It program that ministers to women who are victims of trafficking. We need women to help with driving, providing meals, writing notes of encouragement, and interacting with the women during mealtimes (serving meals).
Time Commitment: Driving is 2 hours either morning or afternoon for the 11 days of the program. Meal preparation for about 20 people is about 3 hours, Serving the meal is about 2 hours, writing 10 cards of encouragement may be about 2 hours.
Special Qualifications: None
If you're interested in learning more contact wendyw@coswayne.org.
Here are a few ways you can get involved:
Title: Women’s Bible Study Leadership
Need: Join a Weekday Study leadership team and offer hospitality and fellowship through greeting and coordination of snacks during the weekly meetings.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours/week
Special Qualifications: Membership at COS
Title: Women’s Prayer Team
Need: We are looking for intercessors that love to pray! Join our Christmas Gathering Prayer Group or Prayer Against Human Trafficking monthly prayer group.
Time Commitment: Christmas Gathering, approximately 2 hours/week from August – December, includes development of a prayer calendar and three prayer meetings for the planning team. Prayer Against Human Trafficking, about 1 hour per week of planning and coordinating monthly meetings.
Special Qualifications: None
Title: Women Serving Worth It Women
Need: Support the Worth It program that ministers to women who are victims of trafficking. We need women to help with driving, providing meals, writing notes of encouragement, and interacting with the women during mealtimes (serving meals).
Time Commitment: Driving is 2 hours either morning or afternoon for the 11 days of the program. Meal preparation for about 20 people is about 3 hours, Serving the meal is about 2 hours, writing 10 cards of encouragement may be about 2 hours.
Special Qualifications: None
Men's Ministry
We are guys walking in faith and helping each other through fellowship, mentoring, discipleship, and accountability.
We want to see men get connected, both to each other and to God. We accomplish that in our community through Community Groups, Weekday Studies, Service Groups and occasional events and retreats. We need your help to encourage men to be everything God is calling them to be. If you're interested in learning more contact jimd@coswayne.org.
Title: Monthly Men’s Group Facilitators
Need: Leaders to host small gatherings of men once a month. These groups are informal gatherings where men are invited to connect with one another and possibly go deeper in relationship.
Time commitment: once a month, 2-3 hours.
Special requirements: Willingness to ask an intentional question at each gathering.
Title: Men’s Ministry Leadership team.
Need: Men to give “boots on the ground” leadership to the ministry. Organizing events/leagues, participating in work projects, teaching a class, Leading a discussion or study group,
Time Commitment: 1 - 4 times a month depending on the role.
Special Requirements: Enjoys helping men grow in their discipleship process and reaching men for Christ.
Title: Men’s Ministry Event Assistant
Need: Helping organize logistics of men’s events, such as ordering food, arranging venue, and communicating with volunteers.
Time Commitment: roughly 1 event (smaller or larger) each month (or 8 events per year)
Special Requirements: Enjoys organizing of logistic details for events.
We want to see men get connected, both to each other and to God. We accomplish that in our community through Community Groups, Weekday Studies, Service Groups and occasional events and retreats. We need your help to encourage men to be everything God is calling them to be. If you're interested in learning more contact jimd@coswayne.org.
Title: Monthly Men’s Group Facilitators
Need: Leaders to host small gatherings of men once a month. These groups are informal gatherings where men are invited to connect with one another and possibly go deeper in relationship.
Time commitment: once a month, 2-3 hours.
Special requirements: Willingness to ask an intentional question at each gathering.
Title: Men’s Ministry Leadership team.
Need: Men to give “boots on the ground” leadership to the ministry. Organizing events/leagues, participating in work projects, teaching a class, Leading a discussion or study group,
Time Commitment: 1 - 4 times a month depending on the role.
Special Requirements: Enjoys helping men grow in their discipleship process and reaching men for Christ.
Title: Men’s Ministry Event Assistant
Need: Helping organize logistics of men’s events, such as ordering food, arranging venue, and communicating with volunteers.
Time Commitment: roughly 1 event (smaller or larger) each month (or 8 events per year)
Special Requirements: Enjoys organizing of logistic details for events.
Special Needs Ministry
Together Won
We believe that everyone should be able to learn about Jesus and participate in the church with the skills and abilities God has given them.
We are looking for people with openness to learn more about interacting with adults and/or children with varying abilities and special needs. Training will be provided. We are also looking for adults, with a heart for service and listening, to provide encouragement and support for young adults at our Together Won fellowship and social meetings. We could also use help leading worship songs, running games and activities, sharing Bible stories, and/or setting-up rooms and snacks. If you're interested in learning more contact stephenc@coswayne.org.
Title: Special Needs Coordinator for Sunday School (Kids Ministry & Student Ministry).
Need: We’re looking for a compassionate and organized individual to join our team to play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals and families with special needs have a positive and supportive experience during Sunday morning services and activities. This role serves as the main point of contact for families and oversees the scheduling and coordination of buddy volunteers who serve on Sunday mornings to Kids Ministry and Student Ministry.
Time commitment: Approximately 1-2 hours a week.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
Title: Together Won Helpers
Need: We’re looking for individuals who want to make a positive impact on the lives of young adults with special needs by providing support, encouragement, and assistance in various group activities.
Time commitment: Together Won meets bi-monthly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
Title: Together Won Music
Need: We’re looking for talented and passionate musicians to join our team and bring the joy of music to our young adult group. We want to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere through engaging musical activities tailored to the needs and interests of the participants.
Time commitment: Together Won meets bi-monthly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm. Musicians arrive by 6:30 to practice for 30 minutes prior to meeting.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
Title: Together Won Game Coordinator
Need: We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to be responsible for planning and facilitating engaging and inclusive games and activities tailored to the diverse abilities of our participants.
Time commitment: Planning time varies and Together Won meets bi-monthly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
We are looking for people with openness to learn more about interacting with adults and/or children with varying abilities and special needs. Training will be provided. We are also looking for adults, with a heart for service and listening, to provide encouragement and support for young adults at our Together Won fellowship and social meetings. We could also use help leading worship songs, running games and activities, sharing Bible stories, and/or setting-up rooms and snacks. If you're interested in learning more contact stephenc@coswayne.org.
Title: Special Needs Coordinator for Sunday School (Kids Ministry & Student Ministry).
Need: We’re looking for a compassionate and organized individual to join our team to play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals and families with special needs have a positive and supportive experience during Sunday morning services and activities. This role serves as the main point of contact for families and oversees the scheduling and coordination of buddy volunteers who serve on Sunday mornings to Kids Ministry and Student Ministry.
Time commitment: Approximately 1-2 hours a week.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
Title: Together Won Helpers
Need: We’re looking for individuals who want to make a positive impact on the lives of young adults with special needs by providing support, encouragement, and assistance in various group activities.
Time commitment: Together Won meets bi-monthly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
Title: Together Won Music
Need: We’re looking for talented and passionate musicians to join our team and bring the joy of music to our young adult group. We want to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere through engaging musical activities tailored to the needs and interests of the participants.
Time commitment: Together Won meets bi-monthly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm. Musicians arrive by 6:30 to practice for 30 minutes prior to meeting.
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
Title: Together Won Game Coordinator
Need: We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to be responsible for planning and facilitating engaging and inclusive games and activities tailored to the diverse abilities of our participants.
Time commitment: Planning time varies and Together Won meets bi-monthly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm
Special Qualifications: Child Safety Clearances, training for individual assignments provided.
Young Adults
The COS Young Adults community is a group of young single and married people without kids who are post-college age through mid 30s. We are committed to growing together in love for Jesus and for his people through community-building, discipleship, and service. There are opportunities to serve and get plugged in all year round. If you're interested in learning more contact youngadults@coswayne.org.
Title: Mentors
Need: We are looking for mature and compassionate individuals who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement to help young adults in their personal and spiritual lives.
Time commitment: Varies depending on the level of interaction and engagements agreed upon between the involved parties.
Special Qualifications: COS Member.
Title: Hosts
Need: We are looking for vibrant and warm individuals or couples who have a passion for creating welcoming spaces and facilitating meaningful connections among young adults.
Time commitment: 1 or 2 times a year.
Special Qualifications: COS Attender or Member.
Title: Young Adult Musicians or Singers
Need: We are looking for skilled vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, and bass players to serve in our young adult ministry.
Time commitment: Flexible according to your schedule.
Special Qualifications: None.
Title: Young Adult Volunteer
Need: We’re looking for dedicated and supportive individuals who will play a key role in assisting with the coordination and facilitation of various activities.
Time commitment: Flexible according to your schedule.
Special Qualifications: None.
Title: Young Adult Community Group Leader
Need: Creating a safe space and facilitating discussion for a small group of young adults. You can determine the time, location, and makeup of your group (women, men, co-ed).
Time commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week. You can determine if you want to meet weekly or bi-weekly, and you can delegate hosting responsibilities to other group members.
Special Qualifications: Membership at COS.
Title: Mentors
Need: We are looking for mature and compassionate individuals who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement to help young adults in their personal and spiritual lives.
Time commitment: Varies depending on the level of interaction and engagements agreed upon between the involved parties.
Special Qualifications: COS Member.
Title: Hosts
Need: We are looking for vibrant and warm individuals or couples who have a passion for creating welcoming spaces and facilitating meaningful connections among young adults.
Time commitment: 1 or 2 times a year.
Special Qualifications: COS Attender or Member.
Title: Young Adult Musicians or Singers
Need: We are looking for skilled vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, and bass players to serve in our young adult ministry.
Time commitment: Flexible according to your schedule.
Special Qualifications: None.
Title: Young Adult Volunteer
Need: We’re looking for dedicated and supportive individuals who will play a key role in assisting with the coordination and facilitation of various activities.
Time commitment: Flexible according to your schedule.
Special Qualifications: None.
Title: Young Adult Community Group Leader
Need: Creating a safe space and facilitating discussion for a small group of young adults. You can determine the time, location, and makeup of your group (women, men, co-ed).
Time commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week. You can determine if you want to meet weekly or bi-weekly, and you can delegate hosting responsibilities to other group members.
Special Qualifications: Membership at COS.
College ministry
If you're interested in learning more contact youngadults@coswayne.org.
Title: Sunday Shuttle Driver
Need: We’re looking for reliable and positive drivers with a passion for fostering positive connections among college students.
Time commitment: 1 to 2 times a month on Sunday mornings. Pick up Villanova & Eastern students for the 10:30am worship service and provide a ride back afterward.
Special Qualifications: Must be 25 years or older and have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Experience working with college students or in a similar ministry environment is a plus.
Title: Sunday Shuttle Driver
Need: We’re looking for reliable and positive drivers with a passion for fostering positive connections among college students.
Time commitment: 1 to 2 times a month on Sunday mornings. Pick up Villanova & Eastern students for the 10:30am worship service and provide a ride back afterward.
Special Qualifications: Must be 25 years or older and have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Experience working with college students or in a similar ministry environment is a plus.
Church & Community Ministries
Care ministries
Care Ministries show the love of Jesus by serving the needs of those in our community who are suffering from the challenges of the broken world in which we live. It is our desire to offer care in ways that touch hurting lives, to encourage them in love to deepen their relationship with God and others.
If you're interested in learning more contact roys@coswayne.org.
Title: Visitation Ministry
Need: Visitation team members check on and encourage those in our COS family who are unable to participate in corporate church life due to illness or disability, either short or long term. Visting can include phone contact or visits in their residence or even the hospital.
Time commitment: Varies depending on length of visits and travel time.
Special Qualifications: Meet with ministry leaders for discussion and approval.
Title: Stephen Ministry
Need: Stephen ministers meet with a “care receiver” to provide support to people who are dealing with difficulties or transitions. The relationship continues for an unspecified length of time to provide consistency for the care receiver who is struggling.
Time commitment: Stephen ministers meet with a care receiver (same gender) for one hour weekly over for a period of months as needed. Stephen ministers also meet for supervision and training one or two times/hours a month.
Special Qualifications: Application process, followed by 50 hours of lay counseling training and ongoing supervision and training.
Title: Celebrate Recovery
Need: To assist with the CR ministry that is for people who are struggling with hurts, hang-ups, and habits from the brokenness of life in our world. The topics can cover a large range of issues including things like loneliness, anxiety, anger, depression, or can include specific addictions such as alcohol or drugs.
Time commitment: Approximately two hours each week for the large group meeting and open share groups.
Special Qualifications: After becoming a regular part of the CR group and beginning to deal with life issues, CR leaders commit to going through a “step study” group training where members work through a deeper confidential study of the struggles of their lives.
If you're interested in learning more contact roys@coswayne.org.
Title: Visitation Ministry
Need: Visitation team members check on and encourage those in our COS family who are unable to participate in corporate church life due to illness or disability, either short or long term. Visting can include phone contact or visits in their residence or even the hospital.
Time commitment: Varies depending on length of visits and travel time.
Special Qualifications: Meet with ministry leaders for discussion and approval.
Title: Stephen Ministry
Need: Stephen ministers meet with a “care receiver” to provide support to people who are dealing with difficulties or transitions. The relationship continues for an unspecified length of time to provide consistency for the care receiver who is struggling.
Time commitment: Stephen ministers meet with a care receiver (same gender) for one hour weekly over for a period of months as needed. Stephen ministers also meet for supervision and training one or two times/hours a month.
Special Qualifications: Application process, followed by 50 hours of lay counseling training and ongoing supervision and training.
Title: Celebrate Recovery
Need: To assist with the CR ministry that is for people who are struggling with hurts, hang-ups, and habits from the brokenness of life in our world. The topics can cover a large range of issues including things like loneliness, anxiety, anger, depression, or can include specific addictions such as alcohol or drugs.
Time commitment: Approximately two hours each week for the large group meeting and open share groups.
Special Qualifications: After becoming a regular part of the CR group and beginning to deal with life issues, CR leaders commit to going through a “step study” group training where members work through a deeper confidential study of the struggles of their lives.
Worship Ministry & Audio visual team
Interested in using your creative talents to lead and support others in worshipping our great God? We are looking for singers, instrumentalists, band members, invocation and announcement leaders, camera operators, projection operators, audio mixers, and video producers to support both our traditional and modern worship teams. There are opportunities to help during regular services as well as many special services throughout the year. If you're interested in learning more contact jimd@coswayne.org.
Title: Traditional Service Musicians
Need: We are looking for musicians and vocalists to help lead our traditional service at 9:00 am. Pianists, string players, singers and all Orchestral instrumentalists are needed.
Time Commitment: You will serve on the team once or twice per month. 5-10 hours of prep and service time.
Qualifications: Growing personal relationship with God, Medium to high skill level in your instrument, Ability to sight-read music. Commitment to COS values and culture, membership a plus.
Title: Modern Service Musicians
Need: We are always looking for skilled bass players, keyboard players, guitarists, drummers, orchestral players (cello, violin, flute) and vocalists to serve in our 10:30am worship service.
Time Commitment: flexible according to your schedule. Typically 5-10 hours per month. You may be scheduled one Sunday a month. Includes personal preparation spiritually and musically, a Wednesday night rehearsal and Sunday morning soundcheck and service.
Qualifications: Growing personal relationship with God, Medium to high skill level in your instrument, Ability to read and play chord charts. Commitment to COS values and culture, membership a plus.
Title: Audio Visual Volunteers
Need: Our Tech team is looking for camera operators, projection operators, audio mixers, and video producers to support our worship services and other events on our campus.
Time Commitment: flexible according to your schedule. Typically 5-10 hours per month. You may be scheduled one or two Sundays a month.
Qualifications: No previous experience needed. We will train you from the ground up!
Title: Traditional Service Musicians
Need: We are looking for musicians and vocalists to help lead our traditional service at 9:00 am. Pianists, string players, singers and all Orchestral instrumentalists are needed.
Time Commitment: You will serve on the team once or twice per month. 5-10 hours of prep and service time.
Qualifications: Growing personal relationship with God, Medium to high skill level in your instrument, Ability to sight-read music. Commitment to COS values and culture, membership a plus.
Title: Modern Service Musicians
Need: We are always looking for skilled bass players, keyboard players, guitarists, drummers, orchestral players (cello, violin, flute) and vocalists to serve in our 10:30am worship service.
Time Commitment: flexible according to your schedule. Typically 5-10 hours per month. You may be scheduled one Sunday a month. Includes personal preparation spiritually and musically, a Wednesday night rehearsal and Sunday morning soundcheck and service.
Qualifications: Growing personal relationship with God, Medium to high skill level in your instrument, Ability to read and play chord charts. Commitment to COS values and culture, membership a plus.
Title: Audio Visual Volunteers
Need: Our Tech team is looking for camera operators, projection operators, audio mixers, and video producers to support our worship services and other events on our campus.
Time Commitment: flexible according to your schedule. Typically 5-10 hours per month. You may be scheduled one or two Sundays a month.
Qualifications: No previous experience needed. We will train you from the ground up!
First Impressions/Health & safety Team
Our First Impressions team supports our visitor and member experience by creating a safe and welcoming church environment. We get to show God's love to everyone who enters our church, providing smiles, fist-bumps, directions, and much more. If you're interested in learning more contact craigt@coswayne.org.
Title: First Impressions Team Greeters or Ushers
Need: Saying Hello and Welcoming people as they enter the building. Or Tending the Sanctuary entry points at the start of the service.
Time Commitment: 2 services/month (30 minutes each max)
Special Qualifications: A friendly disposition and pleasant smile!
Title: First Impressions Team Co-coordinator
Need: Assist another team member in scheduling and organization of FIT
Time Commitment: 1 hour/week for 1 year
Special Qualifications: Enjoys organization and communication mostly via email.
Title: Parking Lot Attendants
Need: Being a friendly visible presence in our parking lots working in conjunction with the Health & Safety Team
Time Commitment: 2 services/month (30 minutes each)
Special Qualifications: Friendly disposition and observant.
Title: Medical Response Specialist
Need: Available to assist in medical situations or emergencies on campus
Time Commitment: On-call 1 Sunday/Month both services
Special Qualifications: First Aid and CPR trained (CPR training available if interested).
Title: First Impressions Team Greeters or Ushers
Need: Saying Hello and Welcoming people as they enter the building. Or Tending the Sanctuary entry points at the start of the service.
Time Commitment: 2 services/month (30 minutes each max)
Special Qualifications: A friendly disposition and pleasant smile!
Title: First Impressions Team Co-coordinator
Need: Assist another team member in scheduling and organization of FIT
Time Commitment: 1 hour/week for 1 year
Special Qualifications: Enjoys organization and communication mostly via email.
Title: Parking Lot Attendants
Need: Being a friendly visible presence in our parking lots working in conjunction with the Health & Safety Team
Time Commitment: 2 services/month (30 minutes each)
Special Qualifications: Friendly disposition and observant.
Title: Medical Response Specialist
Need: Available to assist in medical situations or emergencies on campus
Time Commitment: On-call 1 Sunday/Month both services
Special Qualifications: First Aid and CPR trained (CPR training available if interested).
Facilities/Grounds Team
Our First Impressions team supports our visitor and member experience by creating a safe and welcoming church environment. We get to show God's love to everyone who enters our church, providing smiles, fist-bumps, directions, and much more. If you're interested in learning more contact craigt@coswayne.org.
Title: Grounds Beautification Team Member
Need: Planning and designing mulch beds, installing flowers, shrubs, and flowering plants. Removing and replacing existing plantings in various locations around campus for the purpose of beautifying the grounds primarily around and between the buildings. Servers would be working with Campus Manger Craig Tanis.
Time Commitment: approximately 2 hours per month for Spring, Summer, and Fall Seasons (18 hours total). Asking for a one-year commitment. Workdays would be mostly Saturdays but could be anytime during the week as well.
Special Qualifications: None, All work gloves, and tools provided.
Title: Meditation Garden Revitalization Team Member
Need: Maintaining and improving the overall appearance and cleanliness of the Meditation Garden and Discovery Garden (Heritage School portion). Includes pruning or replacing existing plants and shrubs; upgrading and updating flower beds; restoring the Garden to usable condition. Servers will be working with Campus Manager Craig Tanis.
Time Commitment: approximately 2 hours per month for the Spring, Summer and Fall Seasons (18 hours total). Asking for a one-year commitment. Workdays would be mostly Saturdays but could be anytime during the week as well.
Special Qualifications: None, all work gloves, and tools provided.
Title: Facilities Cleaning Team Member
Need: Cleaning 2 bathrooms (1 men’s and 1 women’s) 2x each month during the Academic year (September – May).
Time Commitment: Bathrooms take approximately 1 hour each to clean, so 2 hours each cleaning. Ask a friend to join in and help! Servers would be working with Facilities Manager Jervis Thornton.
Special Qualifications: None, all gloves, and cleaning supplies provided.
Title: Sanctuary Cleanup Team Member
Need: After Sunday services and by Wednesday afternoon, clean Sanctuary by removing bulletins and trash from the rows of chairs; replace Contact cards in backs of the chairs; vacuum between the rows of chairs. Servers would be working with Facilities Manager Jervis Thornton.
Time Commitment: 2 hours each week, 2x each month for 1 year. Work can be completed during the day or evenings by Wednesday each week.
Special Qualifications: None, all gloves, and cleaning supplies provided.
Title: Grounds Beautification Team Member
Need: Planning and designing mulch beds, installing flowers, shrubs, and flowering plants. Removing and replacing existing plantings in various locations around campus for the purpose of beautifying the grounds primarily around and between the buildings. Servers would be working with Campus Manger Craig Tanis.
Time Commitment: approximately 2 hours per month for Spring, Summer, and Fall Seasons (18 hours total). Asking for a one-year commitment. Workdays would be mostly Saturdays but could be anytime during the week as well.
Special Qualifications: None, All work gloves, and tools provided.
Title: Meditation Garden Revitalization Team Member
Need: Maintaining and improving the overall appearance and cleanliness of the Meditation Garden and Discovery Garden (Heritage School portion). Includes pruning or replacing existing plants and shrubs; upgrading and updating flower beds; restoring the Garden to usable condition. Servers will be working with Campus Manager Craig Tanis.
Time Commitment: approximately 2 hours per month for the Spring, Summer and Fall Seasons (18 hours total). Asking for a one-year commitment. Workdays would be mostly Saturdays but could be anytime during the week as well.
Special Qualifications: None, all work gloves, and tools provided.
Title: Facilities Cleaning Team Member
Need: Cleaning 2 bathrooms (1 men’s and 1 women’s) 2x each month during the Academic year (September – May).
Time Commitment: Bathrooms take approximately 1 hour each to clean, so 2 hours each cleaning. Ask a friend to join in and help! Servers would be working with Facilities Manager Jervis Thornton.
Special Qualifications: None, all gloves, and cleaning supplies provided.
Title: Sanctuary Cleanup Team Member
Need: After Sunday services and by Wednesday afternoon, clean Sanctuary by removing bulletins and trash from the rows of chairs; replace Contact cards in backs of the chairs; vacuum between the rows of chairs. Servers would be working with Facilities Manager Jervis Thornton.
Time Commitment: 2 hours each week, 2x each month for 1 year. Work can be completed during the day or evenings by Wednesday each week.
Special Qualifications: None, all gloves, and cleaning supplies provided.
Prayer Team
Do you have a heart for prayer? Join our team of people dedicated to petitioning to the Lord on behalf of those in our congregation. Once you join the team, you will receive a weekly email with a list of prayer requests.
If you're interested in learning more contact info@coswayne.org.
If you're interested in learning more contact info@coswayne.org.
Heritage School
Interested in childhood education? Heritage School reaches families in our church and surrounding communities with the love of God through Bible-based education for kids age 2 through kindergarten. We are actively looking for volunteers, teachers, and aides to join us for this coming school year.
If you're interested in learning more contact lorrainel@heritagekids.org.
Title: Substitute Aide
Need: Childcare
Time Commitment: As needed, 8:15 - 12:15 M-F, 8:15-2:30 T & TH
Special Qualifications: Church Membership, Clearances: PA State Policy, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History (Heritage School will pay for all clearances)
If you're interested in learning more contact lorrainel@heritagekids.org.
Title: Substitute Aide
Need: Childcare
Time Commitment: As needed, 8:15 - 12:15 M-F, 8:15-2:30 T & TH
Special Qualifications: Church Membership, Clearances: PA State Policy, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History (Heritage School will pay for all clearances)
Snow Shoveling
Church of the Saviour in Wayne, PA, needs able bodies to serve on our walkway shoveling team during snow events. If you are interested in being on our shoveling-team call list, please email your full name to Paul Rogers, our Maintenance Manager, at paulr@coswayne.org.
Title: Walkway Snow Shoveling Team
Need: Clearing walkways of snow and ice using shovels, salt, and snow blowers.
Time Commitment: Our preferred communication method is texting. Usually, we text a day or two before a potential inclement-weather event to confirm your availability, then again with the time to report.
Special Qualifications: Able to lift and shovel snow.
Title: Walkway Snow Shoveling Team
Need: Clearing walkways of snow and ice using shovels, salt, and snow blowers.
Time Commitment: Our preferred communication method is texting. Usually, we text a day or two before a potential inclement-weather event to confirm your availability, then again with the time to report.
Special Qualifications: Able to lift and shovel snow.