Serve
And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40
Year of Service
It's part of our mission and in our DNA:
Serve with Christ
Opportunities to serve with FUMCR are listed below. Search by any or all of the filters or use the "Text search" field to enter your own filter to search for opportunities that meet your specific preferences.
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Habitat Build
10 Saturdays, Mar 28-June 13
Help build a house! Tasks vary depending on the stage of construction for the build sites.
Contact: Ed Murray at emurray1944@gmail.com / 972.301.2794 or Mike Proch at mlproch@att.net
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Volunteer Photographer
Help document the life of FUMCR by capturing pictures at ministry events, programs, worship services, and special events at FUMCR.
Contact: Paige Hughes at phughes@fumcr.com / 972.996.1150
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Teacher Snacks at Dover Elementary
Monthly on Tuesdays, 8:15-10am, Dover Elementary School
Volunteer to bring snacks for the teachers on the first Tuesday of the month. Bring 2 dozen goodies to brighten their day.
Contact: Donna Bailey at DLBX5@aol.com / 9729792226
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Teacher Snacks at Mark Twain Elementary
Monthly on Thursday, 8:15-10am, Mark Twain Elementary
Volunteer to bring snacks for the teachers on the first Thursday of the month. Bring 2 dozen goodies to brighten their day.
Contact: Donna Bailey at DLBX5@aol.com / 9729792226
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Knitters & Crocheters
Knitters and crocheters are invited to make items for newborns and veterans. Items are distributed through the Red Cross to Parkland Hospital and VA Medical Center. Donations of acrylic, nylon, or non-wool yarn are accepted.
Contact: Rosa Howell at rhowell1056@gmail.com / 469.237.5631
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We Read Together
Jan 20, 2026 - End of April 2026, Dover and Mark Twain Elementary Schools
Sign up now to volunteer with RISD's early literacy programs at Dover or Mark Twain. Select a day/time/grade. Online training link will be sent.
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 9729960110
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Wesley-Rankin Summer Programs
Mon-Thurs, June 8 - July 23, multiple shift options between 8:30am-3:15pm, Wesley-Rankin
Support summer programming at Wesley-Rankin by volunteering or providing supplies for their B3X summer camp.
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 972.996.0110
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Project Transformation Bookworm Buddies (Reading Week)
June 22-July 2, Spring Valley UMC
Partner with us and Project Transformation to support children in their love of reading and academic growth by encouraging strong reading skills through the summer!
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 972.996.0110
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Welcoming Volunteer - Traditional
Sign up for a 30-minute shift on a Sunday morning to greet worshipers as they enter our doors.
Contact: Bethani Blair at bblair@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Welcoming Volunteer - Modern
Assist as a greeter, usher, or iPad check-in helper on Sunday mornings during Modern Worship.
Contact: Bethani Blair at bblair@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Welcome Bag Deliverer
Help deliver welcome bags from FUMCR to new visiting families within a 5-mile radius.
Contact: Betsy Bennington at betsybenn@sbcglobal.net / 214.213.4500
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Bus Driver
Help drive a 15-passenger bus for Senior Adult Ministry trips. Driver training is required and provided.
Contact: Dan Flanagan at dan@fumcr.com / 972.996.0148
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Golf Cart Driver
Help offer a friendly ride to visitors from the parking lot in golf carts to help them reach our doors.
Contact: David Bennigton at dbenny05@hotmail.com / 214.770.3969
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Welcome Desk Host
Help greet and answer questions about our church at our Welcome Desk on Sunday morning. Training provided.
Contact: Bethani Blair at bblair@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Communion Server
Offer the cup alongside a pastor as a communion server for our Traditional or Modern Worship services on a 1st Sunday.
Contact: Claire O'Neil at coneil@fumcr.com / 972.996.0122
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Usher - Traditional
Arrive 20 minutes before a service to hand out bulletins to our guests and assist with offering and/or communion ushering during a Traditional Worship Service.
Contact: Bob Roos at ruuskey@sbcglobal.net / 972.567.2852
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