Youth Ministry Volunteers - Small Group Leaders


Job Description

  • Lead a small group of students using materials provided by Andy and take on a mentorship role with those students in your group.


Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Be at youth group each week.

  • Prepare by reading through small group discussion questions prior to youth group.

  • Communicate with Andy about any issues that arise with students.


Reoccurrence of Serving

  • Youth Ministry small group leaders help lead a small group each week that the youth group meets.

  • At the end of each school year, volunteers are reviewed and decisions are made about continuing to serve in the role.


  • NHCC runs a background check for anyone who works with NHCC children & youth programs. We request a new background check every two years for volunteers who continue to help in these areas. The background check is confidential and has no cost for the volunteer.

  • Click here to access the Online Background Check. Please have your SSN and Drivers License available.

Background Check


Mandated Reporter Training

  • Any adult volunteer in our children & youth programs is considered a “mandated reporter.”  Before serving with children, NHCC requires a free training for volunteers.

  • Free online training is available through DCFS.  Click here to access the training, which takes about 1 hour to complete.