Washington County Weekend Post

METRO — Volunteering is a great way to strengthen communities and support good causes. Adults looking to volunteer for the first time may be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of opportunities to lend a hand. Finding the right volun- teering opportunity requires careful considera- tion of a host of factors, including some that people new to volunteering may be unaware of. ■ Time: One way to narrow down your volun- teering opportunities is to consider how much time you have to give back. If your schedule is often hectic, it may be hard to honor a commitment to weekly volunteering. In such instances, signing up for a weekend park cleanup once per month or another opportunity that requires a similar commitment of time might make the most sense. Retirees, adults working part-time or people whose employers allow flex hours might be more suited to time-consuming commit- ments like coaching youth sports or delivering meals to the elderly. ■ Interests: Volunteering and working can be similar, but they're also different. And the main difference may be related to the moti- vation to keep coming back. Many people may continue to work at jobs they don't like because those jobs pay for their homes, cars, etc. But if volunteers don't like their volunteer work, then they can simply walk away without any financial fallout. Adults committed to giving back to their communities should consid- er their own interests when looking for volunteering opportunities. A passion for sports might inspire some to coach local youths. Men and women of faith may feel compelled to volun- teer at their house of worship. An opportunity that incorporates existing interests and benefits the local community is a successful formula for many long-time volunteers. ■ Safety: Safety should always be a consideration when looking for a volun- teering opportunit. With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 ongoing, it's important that prospective volunteers familiarize themselves with a charitable organization's safety protocols prior to signing up as a volunteer. Adults who are deemed low-risk for getting sick from COVID-19 must still prioritize safety, as friends, family members or neigh- bors may be more vulnera- ble. Many organizations have gone to great lengths to protect their volunteers and the people they're trying to help, so don't be afraid to inquire about protocols before signing up. No two volunteers are the same. When looking for volunteer opportunities, adults must give ample consideration to how volunteering fits into their lifestyles and how each opportunity aligns with their interests and concerns. 6B • WASHINGTON COUNTY POST • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021 GMTODAY.COM If you would like to take part in this listing, call (262) 306-5075 for more details. 270124018 Jackson Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church N168 W20152 Main Street 262-677-3143 Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM Pastor Duane A Swenson Still Waters United Methodist Church 3617 Scenic Rd., www.stillwaterschurch.com; 262-677-1311; Contemporary Worship Sun Worship: 9 & 10:30am Sat. Worship: 5:00pm (Labor Day - Memorial Day) Staffed Nursery at all services for birth-3 yrs Sunday School - all services 3yrs-5 th gr Kewaskum Kewaskum House of Prayer 100 Clinton St. • 262-626-8337 • Pastor Joseph Brath • Worship Sun.10am and 6pm • Thurs. 7pm Monthly Creation-Evolution Meeting (2nd Mon.) 6:30pm Quest Youth Group, Warm Friendly Atmosphere Visitors Welcome! www.kehop.com Mequon Alliance Bible Church Sunday Worship Services are in-person & online: 9 & 10:45 AM; Kingdom Kidz (infant-5th gr) & Student Ministries (6th-12th) during both services. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, 13939 N. Cedarburg Rd, Mequon. 262-375-2400. Find us on FB, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube. For more information: www.myabc.church Neosho Faith Bible Alliance Church W2477 Lehman Rd (on Highway 60) 920-625-3538, www.faithbiblealliance.com Sunday Worship at 10:00am (in-person & online) Discover Land-Sundays & Sunday School 9:00am Ignition Youth: Sundays 4:00pm (grade 7-12) Discovery Land-Mondays 6:00pm (grade 4K-8) Journey 2 Jesus Wed. 6:30pm (Ages 3yrs-6th Grade) West Bend Calvary Church 1110 E Decorah Rd • 262.338.1171 Sunday Worship 10:00am Kids Church & Nursery Available www.calvarywb.org Community Church 2005 S. Main St., 262-338-0725 Sunday 8:30am & 10am; Nursery at both services Children's Ministry K-6th grade 10am Live-stream at 8:30am on our website: www.westbendchurch.org Eagle's Wings Nazarene Fellowship 609 Sandy Acre Drive, 262-334-7124; Pastor Glenn Butts; Sunday School 9:30am; Sunday Worship 10:45am; Ladies Bible Study Mondays 9:00am; Bible Study/Prayer Mtg Wednesdays 6:30pm www.wbnaz.com Fifth Avenue United Methodist 323 South 5th Ave, 262-334-2059, faumc.org Pastor Clarissa Martinelli A Welcoming Christian Community; Sunday Worship 9:30am Good Shepherd Lutheran (WELS) 777 Indiana Ave., West Bend, 262-334-7881 Saturday 5pm; Sunday 8am & 10:30am Sunday School & Bible Study 9:15am Christian Elementary School, Pre-K thru 8th Grade Little Lambs Child Care Center www.goodshepherdwels.org St. Andrew Lutheran Church (LCMS) & Early Childhood Campus 7750 State Rd. 144 North, 262-335-4200 Worship Sunday 9am Sunday Bible Study 7:45am www.standrew-westbend.org St. Paul's & St. Peter's Lutheran (WELS) St. Paul's - Hwy. Z & German Village Rd. Thurs. 6:30pm; Sunday 9:30am St. Peter's - Beaver Dam & Town Line Rd Sunday 8am, Pastor John Cook, 231-290-3311 *Important!* Due to the COVID-19 Virus, please check with your church for changes or cancellations. How to find the right volunteering opportunity MOVIES COMING SOON December 17 Nightmare Alley Spider-Man: No Way Home December 22 The King's Man The Matrix Resurrections

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