Join a Committee
UUFT has a strong DIY tradition. Member volunteerism is literally our lifeblood, and a great way to knit relationships. We realize and respect that not all members and friends have energy or time to spare. For those who do, your efforts and your talents are more than welcome. Below are the main areas of volunteerism.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees oversees and directs all other committee work. Members of this committee are elected at the June Congregational Meeting. If you are interested in serving on the Board, you may contact a member of the Nominating Committee, which is selected at the December Congregational Meeting.
Pastoral Care
Chaired by: Walt Racker. Pastoral Care is the care we provide for each other. In times of illness, infirmity or other need, we are willing to step up and help. Pastoral Care is so important, it has a page of its own on this website.
Earth & Social Justice
Chaired by: Cynthia Maxwell. Earth & Social Justice is another strong tradition of the UUFT, and is another area that is so important it has its own page on the website. Members of the Earth & Social Justice Committee do such things as coordinate ongoing and recurring participation in community social justice organizations, manage grants from the UUFT Social Justice fund, and identify new areas of social justice participation. The Earth & Social Justice committee operates a Fair Trade store monthly, with proceeds funding the Social Justice Fund.
Buildings and Grounds
Chaired by: Joe Silsby. We hire folks to clean the building weekly, and we employ workers for the big and difficult maintenance jobs, but all other care and maintenance of our buildings and grounds are done by volunteers. Join the summer mowing crew, sign up to wash dishes after a big event, take part in a “work day.” There are many opportunities to rub shoulders with your fellow UU’s. See more on the Buildings and Grounds page.
Lifetime Religious Education Council
Chaired by: Lana Balka. The LRE Council plans and develops programming for our children and youths, under the leadership of our Director of Religious Education, Erin Forstein. Volunteers are also needed to
- Teach/facilitate in the RE classrooms
- Mentor youth groups
- Assist in the nursery
- Teach OWL (Our Whole Lives human sexuality training)
For more information see our UUFT and Children and Children and Youth pages.
Program Council
Chaired by: Micah Forstein. The Program Council develops and carries out Sunday morning services, under the direction of our Minister, when we have one. In addition to long-term volunteers who serve as council members, short-term volunteers are needed to
- Provide music
- Moderate Sunday programs
- Speak on a topic or share life experiences at a Sunday service
- Read informative or inspirational text
Library Committee
The UUFT maintains a small library of books that may be checked out by individuals, or for use in groups. The library focuses on books that are relevant to spiritual and ethical issues. There is also a collection of books written by Fellowship members. The library is housed in Emerson.
Governance Committee
Chaired by: Janine Silsby. The Governance Committee is responsible for updating the bylaws and the policy and procedures manual as needed.
Finance Committee
Chaired by: Greg Monaco. The Finance Committee oversees pledge drive, resource development, and endowment fund.
Membership Committee
Chaired by: Vicki George, Jana Koch and Diana Wilson. The Membership Committee organizes Sunday morning welcoming of newcomers, keeps membership rolls current, holds orientation classes for new friends and members, and in general supports and encourages membership. Volunteers are needed to staff the committee and for
- Sunday morning hospitality teams–greeters and ushers are needed.
Tech Team
Chaired by: Valerie Eakes-Kann. The Tech Team provides Sunday morning audio-visual support and program archives, maintains the website and announcement displays on the big screen in the Gathering Space, provides support as needed for the newsletter editor, oversees the maintenance of all UUFT electronic equipment including telephones and keyed door locks, maintains the UUFT computer network, purchases and allocates software as needed, and updates documentation and other records pertaining to electronic equipment and software.
Stewardship Committee
Chaired by: vacant position. The Stewardship Committee conducts the annual pledge drive, which is the major source of funding for UUFT infrastructure and activities.