Giving Time
Volunteering is a key way to contribute to the life of the church. Here is a list of opportunities. These range from one-off tasks to regular commitments, and from practical help to ministry roles. Please prayerfully consider whether you could offer your time and gifts.
Opportunities for volunteers at St Mark’s are listed below:
Sundays
Welcome and Coffee Team - Sunday 10am Service
Join a team to welcome and offer refreshments, commit to helping once every six weeks.
Contact Jean on jean_baxter5@hotmail.com
Sound desk, zoom and visuals - Sunday 10am Service
Full training and support provided. Commit to helping about once a month.
Contact Maria on a.oliver833@icloud.com
Reading, leading prayers, or administering chalice - Sunday 10am Service
Training provided. Commitment variable from once a month to once every 3 months.
Contact Beth on beth@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Church Lunches – Join a team preparing, serving and tidying away church lunches. 3 or 4 times a year, advertised well beforehand, offers of help as convenient to you. Contact Briony on brionytayler73@gmail.com
Children’s Team – Sunday mornings, occasional Sunday afternoons
Help out in creche or with the children’s groups. Safeguarding training and DBS required. Training and support provided. Commitment once a month.
Contact Hannah on hannah@stmarkssheffield.co.uk.
Lion's team - Sunday mornings, occasional Sunday afternoons for socials
Help with the Lion's (11-18's) Sunday morning gatherings. Safeguarding training and DBS required. Commitment once a month. Contact Helena on Helena@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Thinking Faith - 2nd & 5th Sundays, 7 - 8.30 pm
Help with audio-visual provision and/or hosting the Zoom link. Also help with refreshments. Contact Ian on Ian@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Choir and Music – Sunday 10 am service plus Thursday evening practice.
Commitment from weekly through to occasional for festival services.
Contact David on music@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Supporting Night Service – Sunday 7pm Service
Help set up for night service with the service leader and make drinks after the service.
Commitment once a month. Contact Helena on Helena@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Sandwich Run – Sunday afternoon
Join a team taking sandwiches and hot drinks to those sleeping rough.
Commitment once a month. Contact Paula paulajonesflp@icloud.com
Mid-Week
Admin and Fundraising- Looking with someone who has experience of grant applications who could help Beth with fundraising applications and reports. Also someone who can support the administration of the PCC.
Contact Beth on Beth@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Fabric and Finance Committee
Join the committee that looks after our building and grounds. Meets monthly. Open to anyone but we are also looking for those with specific building and grounds skills, or health and safety experience. Contact Martin on martin.j.godley@gmail.com
Faith and Justice Committee
We are looking to start a new committee to discuss current justice concerns and organise actions in response. This could involve going on protests and writing to MPs. We currently do not have anyone to convene the group but Ian is happy to be a link person to connect up those interested. Please email Ian on ian@stmarkssheffield.co.uk to show your interest to join the group.
Lunch and Friendship club – Wednesday lunch during term time
Join the team providing a welcoming space for those often housebound, older people to enjoy a freshly cooked meal followed by activities. Contact Jean on jean_baxter5@hotmail.com
Painting the Church Railings – if you could help with this or other practical jobs, during the week or at weekends. Contact Martin Godley on martin.john.godley@gmail.com or David Tayler on davidiantayler@gmail.com
Looking after the Memorial Rose Garden - If you'd like to help care for the Memorial Garden as we move to more drought-resistant planting, please contact Briony on brionytayler73@gmail.com Commitment - any time to suit you.
Social media help
We are looking for some to help us by taking photos and creating publicity posts. To find out more contact Zoë on office@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Flower Arranging – Fridays and at festival times
Would you like to create flower displays. Support and training provided. Commitment occasional. Contact Mary-Jane Ryder on mjryder.ivypark@btinternet.com
Care Home Communion – various days and times
Join a team of people going into care homes to lead services, training provided. Commitment once a month. Contact Shan on Shan@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Supporting Asylum Seekers - variable.
If you would like to fund out how you can support asylum seekers in Sheffield but don’t know where to start, please contact Beth Keith on Beth@stmarkssheffield.co.uk. Commitment variable.
Home Donations Committee - meet about 3 or 4 times a year in the homes of members of the Committee. Discussing what themes to pursue and how to communicate with the congregation as well as what organisations to should support. Please speak to Rosie Hughes, Naomi Wassel, Dez Martin, David Price or Chris Ware for information or email Chris at chrispjw@hotmail.com
International Donations Committee – meeting at your convenience or discussion via email. Supporting charities that reflect the ethos of St Mark’s, celebrating human diversity, and upholding justice. Where possible with a connection to St. Mark’s.
Contact dilysnoble@hotmail.co.uk
Vocation
Exploring Vocation - ongoing
If you are feeling a call or nudge to explore a call to lay or ordained ministry, please talk to Beth. She can help you to think this through and to gain experience in different aspects ministry. Contact Beth on Beth@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme
If you are aged 18-30 and would like to have a year out exploring what ministry in the Church of England looks like, have a chat with Beth. Commitment 1 year from September 2026. Accommodation and grant provided. Contact Beth on Beth@stmarkssheffield.co.uk
https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/your-calling/vocation-calling/young-vocations/