Serve at St Philips

There’s a
place
for you.

Bring your gifts. Bring the time you have.
Together, we make room for others.

Explore
St Philips volunteers serving sandwiches and morning tea together

A little time. A real difference.

Find your team.

From a warm hello to helping behind the scenes, there are lots of ways to serve. Choose what interests you and we’ll start a conversation.

Pray · Belong · Serve · Give

People gathering at an Alpha event

Alpha team · Help someone take a first step

Make space for big questions.

A meal, a friendly welcome and an open conversation. Help make Alpha a place where people can explore life and faith.

Hosting · Food · Setup · Prayer

Try Alpha →

Sign up to serve on Alpha →

Serving teams

  • A leader and children taking part in KidsChurch

    Kids

    Help children know Jesus through stories, activities and a caring welcome.

    Teach · Help · Encourage

    Enquire about Kids →

  • Young people and leaders sharing food and conversation, with existing privacy blurs preserved

    Youth

    Walk alongside young people as they build friendships and grow in faith.

    Encourage · Listen · Support

    Enquire about Youth →

  • People arriving at St Philips

    Welcome

    Be a friendly face at the door and help people feel at home from the start.

    Greet · Guide · Connect

    Enquire about Welcome →

  • Children and adults serving food at a shared St Philips meal

    Morning Tea

    Put the kettle on, share something good and make space for conversation.

    Prepare · Serve · Clear up

    Enquire about Morning Tea →

Bring what you have.

A simple next step

Let’s find
your place.

You don’t need to have it all worked out.
We’ll explore the right fit together.

Enquire →

1. Choose how to help

Tell us what interests you and when you might be available.

2. Have a conversation

Meet the team leader and ask your questions.

3. Get ready

We’ll talk through preparation and any role-specific safe ministry requirements.

4. Take your first step

Agree a starting point with the team and serve alongside others.

Serving safely

To help keep our church safe, volunteering involves some preparation, including relevant training and checks. What’s needed depends on the role. We’ll explain it clearly and help you through it. This form simply starts a conversation.

    1. Express your interest first. This starts a conversation.

    2. Our team will confirm your duties and explain the right preparation for your role.

    3. Complete the relevant forms, checks and training before starting.

    Forms and role guidance
    Police clearance process
    Safe Ministry training

    Please check with us before applying for a Working with Children Check; eligibility depends on your duties.

    Contact the church office if you have questions. We will help you through the next steps.