Volunteer Resources

Worship Assistants

At Peace Lutheran Church, our worship assistants play a vital role in creating a meaningful and seamless worship experience for everyone. Whether serving as assisting ministers, lectors, cantors, acolytes, communion assistants, ushers, greeters, or managing sound and video for our live-stream, each role brings unique gifts that enhance our time together in God’s presence.

Your service helps to foster a welcoming, engaging, and spiritually uplifting environment for our congregation and those worshiping online. We invite you to click the button to the right to sign up for one of the open slots this week. If you’ve never served in one of these roles but feel called to help, we’d love to train you! Simply email the church office at admin@myplc.org to get started.

Together, we can make worship at Peace Lutheran a truly enriching experience for all!

Food Pantry Volunteers

Our monthly food pantry is a vital part of our church's mission to care for our community, and we need your help to make it a success! By volunteering, you'll play a crucial role in supporting families and individuals in need from across Southern Maryland.

How You Can Help

Bagging Day: The Wednesday Before Distribution

On the Wednesday before our food pantry distribution, we assemble bags of food for our guests. This is a great opportunity to lend a hand behind the scenes! Tasks include sorting donations, packing bags with food items, organizing and staging bags, and preparing supplies for the distribution day.

Distribution Day: The First Saturday of Every Month

Distribution day is when we welcome our guests and ensure they receive the food they need. Volunteers are needed to:

Assist with parking and directing guests.
Courier food bags to cars.
Take intake information from guests.
Support other activities as needed.

Important Details for Distribution Day:

Time: Volunteers should arrive by 8:30 AM to check in with the lead volunteer for assignments and instructions.
Weather: Since distribution is outdoors, please check the weather and dress accordingly.
Age Requirements:
- Children 12 years and older are welcome to volunteer.
- Adults are always encouraged to join!
Shift Commitment: Volunteers are asked to stay for the full shift until distribution concludes or until the lead volunteer dismisses you.

Additional Notes for Volunteers

Non-Members Welcome: You don't need to be a member of Peace Lutheran Church to volunteer––everyone is welcome!
Students Seeking Volunteer Hours: If you're volunteering to fulfill service hour requirements, please bring any necessary paperwork with you on the day of service. The lead volunteer will be happy to confirm your hours.

Learn More

If you're interested in joining us as a volunteer or have questions about how you can help, please contact the church office at admin@myplc.org or call 301-843-1832. We'd love to have you on our team as we work together to serve our community!

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ through your service.

Together, we can make a difference.