Comments on: The Plight of the Parent Volunteer https://youthministry.com/the-plight-of-the-parent-volunteer/ Daily Wisdom for Youth Workers. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:08:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Michelle https://youthministry.com/the-plight-of-the-parent-volunteer/#comment-288404 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:51:14 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=43412#comment-288404 As a parent volunteer for the past 6 years in the program my kids have grown up in (my youngest started college this year) I never thought I’d say this but, I really enjoy being around teens. Yes they are quirky (who wasn’t at that age!!) but there are so many of our kids that are dropped off by their parents who don’t attend church. These kids need the extra time and attention! I always tried to specifically NOT hang out with my kids. My own children knew I was in there but I chose to hang out with other kids to give all of us some space. We did plan stuff together, worked on projects together, etc. and I’m pleased to see my now adult kids give back to the program that gave them so much!

]]> By: Michelle https://youthministry.com/the-plight-of-the-parent-volunteer/#comment-288405 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:51:14 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=43412#comment-288405 As a parent volunteer for the past 6 years in the program my kids have grown up in (my youngest started college this year) I never thought I’d say this but, I really enjoy being around teens. Yes they are quirky (who wasn’t at that age!!) but there are so many of our kids that are dropped off by their parents who don’t attend church. These kids need the extra time and attention! I always tried to specifically NOT hang out with my kids. My own children knew I was in there but I chose to hang out with other kids to give all of us some space. We did plan stuff together, worked on projects together, etc. and I’m pleased to see my now adult kids give back to the program that gave them so much!

]]> By: Leneita Fix https://youthministry.com/the-plight-of-the-parent-volunteer/#comment-288402 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:58:06 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=43412#comment-288402 In reply to Howie.

Howie, You are absolutely correct. We shouldn’t be volunteering “just for our child.” Instead, we need to make sure as parent volunteers to engage fully with other students. I have told my kids at youth group I love them they are still my kids, but I am there to be a full on volunteer. It helps them to feel safe and to know that they can also reach out and build relationships with other adults as well.

]]> By: Leneita Fix https://youthministry.com/the-plight-of-the-parent-volunteer/#comment-288403 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:58:06 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=43412#comment-288403 In reply to Howie.

Howie, You are absolutely correct. We shouldn’t be volunteering “just for our child.” Instead, we need to make sure as parent volunteers to engage fully with other students. I have told my kids at youth group I love them they are still my kids, but I am there to be a full on volunteer. It helps them to feel safe and to know that they can also reach out and build relationships with other adults as well.

]]> By: Howie https://youthministry.com/the-plight-of-the-parent-volunteer/#comment-288400 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:28:58 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=43412#comment-288400 As a former youth pastor and as a parent volunteer now myself, the parent volunteer can be great.

Except, when they are not willing to form relationships with other kids, just their child and their child’s friends.

If a parent is only there because their kid is there, they are better off serving in another area of ministry.

]]> By: Howie https://youthministry.com/the-plight-of-the-parent-volunteer/#comment-288401 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:28:58 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=43412#comment-288401 As a former youth pastor and as a parent volunteer now myself, the parent volunteer can be great.

Except, when they are not willing to form relationships with other kids, just their child and their child’s friends.

If a parent is only there because their kid is there, they are better off serving in another area of ministry.

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