Volunteer Opportunities

Here at Fountain City UMC we take Jesus at His word that we have been commissioned to make disciples – both here in Knoxville and all the way to the ends of the earth. Everything we do – whether it is our Sunday morning worship services, our weekly spiritual formation opportunities, our program ministries for all ages, or our acts of justice and mercy in the world – we do in the hope of making disciples of Jesus Christ and changing lives.

There are countless opportunities to get involved with the many different ministries here at FCUMC and within our community. We know FCUMC absolutely could not be the hands and feet of Jesus without all of the hands and feet of our wonderful congregation! From donating items for our Blessing Box to joining our welcome team greeting members and guests on Sundays, we have many opportunities for you to volunteer.

Become A Volunteer

You're Invited to serve! Join in to make a difference at Fountain City UMC. We believe everyone has something valuable to offer and there's a place for you here. Why Volunteer? The opportunity to grow in your faith, connect with others, use your gifts to serve God, and becoming part of something bigger awaits you. Please fill out this interest form to volunteer!

Acolytes
If you have a middle school-aged child in your care, we would love to have them serve as an acolyte! Acolytes play a major role in Traditional church worship. They can be seen carrying in the flame of the Holy Spirit, lighting the candles in the front of the church, and assisting the pastoral team with collecting the offering. To learn more about becoming an acolyte, please contact Lyndsey Ullom.

Blessing Box
Located in the front of the church on Hotel Rd is a quaint wooden box which contains canned food items, water, bagged snacks, and hygiene products. These items are free to our community and a great way to help make our neighbors' lives a little easier. Each Friday, a list of Blessing Box needs is included in the Friday News Flash. Subscribe to the Friday News Flash.

Celebrate Recovery (CR)
CR meets each Tuesday in the Gym. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, direct people to classrooms, and answer general questions. Contact Seth Charles to learn more!

Children’s Ministry
If you have a passion for helping children learn and grow, we would love to have you serve in our children’s ministry! Fountain Kids has several volunteer opportunities ranging from Sunday morning to Tuesday and Wednesday nights. To learn more, please contact Donna Lewis to learn more.

Church Office Volunteer
If you have a passion for helping with the clerical tasks of Fountain City UMC, then we would love to have you volunteer in the church office! As a church office volunteer, you will assist staff with documenting attendance, recruiting volunteers, answering phones/emails, and completing special projects. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Chad Chamberlain.

Communion Leaders
The first Sunday of every month, Fountain City UMC is proud to serve Holy Communion to all attendees. To ensure that everyone is served in a timely manner, we would love to have volunteers help to break bread and share wine (grape juice.) If you are interested in helping with Holy Communion, please contact Chad Chamberlain.

Door Greeters
Our door greeters are instrumental in making each person who steps into Fountain City UMC feel welcomed and seen! Door greeters are asked to arrive 30 minutes before services to welcome visitors to both the Traditional and Journey services. To learn more about becoming a door greeter, please email Britney Barthol.

English Language Learners (ELL) Class
One way that Fountain City UMC serves our ever-growing and changing community is through weekly ELL classes! Our ELL classes meet each Wednesday and give members of our community the opportunity to practice their English language skills in a safe and supportive environment. The classes are led by three teachers, and your job would be to help facilitate student learning. If you would like to learn more, please contact Britney Barthol.

Facility Volunteers
Fountain City UMC is blessed to have an amazing, historic facility! To help our facility run smoothly, we would love to have volunteers with previous maintenance experience who would be able to assist staff with repairs, general upkeep, and signage. To learn more, please contact Prudence Spencer.

Food Ministry
Fountain City UMC is proud of their food ministry! During the school year, FCUMC offers dinner before Wednesday night services. Every Tuesday of the year, FCUMC offers dinner before each Celebrate Recovery (CR) worship service. Volunteering for the food ministry involves helping Chris Hurst prepare meals, serving the meals to visitors, and keeping the kitchen tidy. To learn more, please contact Teshia Clapp.

Fountain City Ministry Center (FCMC)
“To glorify God and transform lives through helping Knox County residents in need return to a more self-sustaining lifestyle.”  The Fountain City Ministry Center is a cooperative effort of Fountain City area churches who provide financial support, volunteers, and donations. To learn more about volunteering, please contact FCMC at info@fcministry.org!

Indoor Plant Care
Fountain City UMC is lucky to have several beautiful indoor plants! Our indoor plant care team alternates watering the indoor plants each week. All materials for plant care are provided and the head volunteer, Ms. Nancy Nolan, would be happy to assist you! To learn more, please contact Nancy Nolan.

Lay Leaders
Fountain City UMC Lay Leaders play a key role in our church. Our Lay Leaders work closely with the pastoral team to address the concerns of the congregation. To learn more about the process of becoming a Lay Leader, please contact Don Hanshew.

Outdoor Plant Care
The moment you step onto Fountain City UMC’s campus, you can’t help but take note of the beautiful landscaping! We would love to have volunteers aid in the process of taking care of our wonderful outdoor space. To learn more about how to get involved, please contact Prudence Spencer.

Shepherd’s Team
The Shepherd’s Team is in charge of walking around the church during worship services and Sunday School to assist visitors with questions and directions, respond to medical emergencies, and keep everyone safe and happy. Contact Britney Barthol to learn more.

Ushers
Ushers play a major role in our worship services on Sunday mornings! Ushers provide each visitor with a bulletin, assist in answering questions, collect the offering, and inform visitors how to move through the sanctuary. To learn more about becoming an usher, please contact John Meade.

Welcome Center
If you enjoy talking to friends, old and new, and serving coffee and snacks, then this is the position for you! The Welcome Center is a two hour Sunday commitment at least one Sunday a month. Contact Britney Barthol to learn more.

Worship Hosts
Worship hosts help Fountain City UMC by volunteering their time to review announcements and read scripture to the congregation. Worship hosts may also be asked to share about their work in other volunteer positions! To learn more about becoming a worship host, please contact Chad Chamberlain.

Youth Ministry
FCUMC Youth Ministry has many volunteer opportunities! We are always looking for volunteers to help assist with Tuesday and Wednesday night activities, Sunday morning worship, and our youth mission trips. To learn more, please contact Matt Randle.