fbpx

Flower City Work Camp

A life-changing week of service, “that the city may see Jesus”

#FCWC23

April 3-7, 2023

Join our team to share the hope of Jesus around and in the city of Rochester! This is a service opportunity for the whole church!  

Adult applications open!  Student applications open!

Visit the table in the foyer of either campus Nov 20 or Nov 27 to find out more about specific adult roles needed this year. Role descriptions available below.  

Ministry Area Volunteer Needs

Goal of 5 adult ministry area volunteers (Sports Camp, Sidewalk Clubs, Agency and Worksites) to enable 15 student volunteers to attend.

(1 ministry area adult needed for every 3 students to attend)

Current required adults: 1.  Students able to attend: 3. Students registered: 2.  Spots open: 1.

Additional Adult Support Needs

2+ Overnight Leaders (Male/Female)

1 Medical volunteer

1 Security volunteer

1+ Friday cleanup volunteer

and more opportunities at the Flower City Work Camp website.

Work Site Leaders – These leaders provide planning, direction, and support on Work Sites while enabling participating students to do the ministry work. These leaders must be present Monday evening and all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Sidewalk Club Leaders – These leaders oversee a mini-Vacation Bible School type ministry experience that operates alongside Work Sites in City neighborhoods. Sidewalk Club teams evangelize children with Bible stories, verses, songs, crafts, and a clear presentation of the Gospel during the three working days of Work Camp (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). A Sidewalk Club Leader functions in much the same way for the Sidewalk Clubs as the Work Site Leader does for the Work Site. He or she needs to provide planning, direction, and support while allowing the students to do the ministry work. These leaders must be present starting Monday evening and all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Apply online

Sports Camp Coaches (Basketball or Soccer) – These leaders function in much the same way for the Sports Camps as the Work Site Leader does for the Work Site. The Coach works with Work Camp teens to help lead skills and scrimmage events at a City-based mini-camp. The Coach needs to provide planning, direction, and support while allowing the students to do the ministry work. These leaders must be present starting Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Apply online

Agency Support Leaders – These leaders provide planning, direction, and support on Agency Support sites while enabling participating students to do the ministry work. These leaders must be present Monday evening and all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Apply online

Lunch Coordinator & Helpers to oversee providing lunch to at least one site during the three workdays of Camp (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Connect with John Brown.

Medical Team – We have a team of medical professionals (nurses, doctors, PA’s and EMT’s) on-site 24 hours a day during camp. These adults provide first aid care in the event of injury or illness and administer or supervise the taking of medications. Duties are spread among several individuals serving 4-6 hour shifts. Ask for a shift schedule from John Brown. Apply online

Security Team – These volunteers provide security and information at Home Base each morning, evening, and overnight during the week. They help ensure that Flower City Work Camp is a positive, nurturing, and safe place in which our students serve. Ask for shift schedule from John Brown. Apply online

Overnight LeadersMale and Female Leaders to stay overnight with students and lead a short devotional. Can sign-up for one night or multiple. Talk with John about your preferences. Apply online

Roving Experts – are adults skilled in one or more major home repair areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, roofing, etc. Roving Experts are not assigned a particular worksite but are available during Work Camp to assist Site Leaders with labor-intensive, skill-specific projects or consultations. Roving Experts may also be called on prior to the week of Camp as Work Site Leaders plan the work to be done on their site. Roving Experts must be available the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of Camp. Apply online

Gofers – support Work Site teams by responding to requests for materials or other supplies. Gofer activities include purchasing and delivering materials, moving tools or supplies between sites, and transporting students as necessary. All purchases are reimbursed within 48 hours. These leaders must serve for the full week of Camp.

Kitchen Crew – feed the hundreds of student and adult volunteers who eat breakfast and dinner at the Host Churches during the week. Volunteers can either help to prepare and serve meals provided at Home Base or help with the Snack Bar in the evenings. You can schedule your preferred time slot at the end of your application. Apply online

Clean Up Volunteers – at the end of the week, we need to clean and restore the two Host Church locations that host Camp. These volunteers will assist in a variety of ways to clean and reset the churches back to their normal operational footing. Apply online

  Adult Leader Training                  Date           Time             Location       

 

Worksite                                       2/1/23         8-10am          Bethel Christian Fellowship

 

Worksite                                       2/18/23       8-10am          Browncroft Comm. Church

 

Sidewalk Club Training                2/28/23       7-9pm            Bethel Christian Fellowship

 

Sidewalk Club Training                3/9/23         7-9pm            Bethel Christian Fellowship  

 

Agency                                         2/18/23       9-11am          Bethel Christian Fellowship

 

Agency                                         2/25/23       9-11am          Bethel Christian Fellowship

 

Overnight Training                        3/4/23        9-10:30am      Bethel Christian Fellowship

 

Overnight Training                        3/11/23      5:30-7pm        Zoom – link to be provided

 

Security                                        3/27/23      6-9pmam        Bethel Christian Fellowship

 

Security                                        4/1/23        8:30-11:30am Bethel Christian Fellowship

 

Other Adult Volunteers may also have training before the week of Work Camp.  If so, you will be contacted directly by the team leader for your area of service.

#FCWC22

Flower City Work Camp 2022

2022, this year we became one camp at Bethel Church consisting of 250+ students and 300+ adults across 20+ local churches.  Watch the videos and browse the pictures for a small taste of #FCWC22. 

#FCWC Years Gone By

Help update this section with videos and photos from FCWC in the years gone by.

If you have photos, videos or stories to share contact John Brown at youth@sharethehope.org or upload them yourself to our FCWC Album.

A Note from the Youth Director

Students, parents and those on mission serving Jesus… I welcome you to connect with me about anything!  Crazy ideas to crippling doubts… my heart is to have a listening ear and be an active eye to see God at work building His kingdom…around and within you. Connect with me through a method below.

Joyfully Serving Jesus,

John Brown

Director of Youth, Hope Church

Hope Christian Preschool

Our mission is to provide a God-centered education in a secure setting, in a space designed just for kids.

Hope Kids

Where kids experience the awesomeness of God and gather in a setting designed just for them and meet new friends!

Hope Youth

We walk with students in grades 6 to 12, discipling them in faith, life, and mission.
Adult Opportunities

Adult Opportunities

You were made for community. We have many options available. Find something that’s right for you!

Hope Groups and Bible Studies

A place to connect and grow with others and in your relationship with God.

Care & Support

In the midst of our joys and struggles, we do not have to walk alone. No matter what you are facing, we want to give you opportunities to find freedom and hope.