At Westdale United Church, volunteering is an extension of our faith, hospitality, and commitment to building an inclusive, compassionate community in Hamilton. Whether you have a few hours a month or are looking for a regular weekly role, there are many ways to lend your hands, talents, and heart to our shared work. We are happy to have high school students looking to fulfill their community service hours!
Community Outreach & Care
Soup Lunch Sunday Team
On the third Sunday of each month, we host a Soup Lunch at 11:45 AM in Martin Johns Hall, serving hot soup, sandwiches, baked goods, and grocery gift cards to community members. During July and August, this transitions to bagged lunches.
- Ways to help: Prepare homemade soups or baked goodies, assist with event setup, serve food and greet guests, or help with clean-up.
Sunday Worship & Digital Ministry
Welcome & Hospitality Team
Greeters ensure that everyone stepping through our doors—especially first-time visitors—feels immediately welcomed and included.
- Ways to help: Direct people to the Welcome Table, answer questions for newcomers, assist with seating, and help host our Sunday coffee hour after service.
Technical & Online Worship Team
Our Sunday services are streamed live online to reach homebound members and off-site worshippers.
- Ways to help: Operate audio and visual equipment during services, slide presentation controls, or serve as an online chat host to welcome and engage with those joining via our livestream.
Social Media Team
Our Church is active on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok
- Ways to help: Create posts for upcoming events using Canva, take photos at events and post to our socials, help us develop reels from church worship and events, help keep our website updated, moderate our socials.
Children, Youth &Young Adult Ministries
Sunday School & Children’s Program
We provide safe, creative, and engaging programming for children during Sunday services.
- Ways to help: Lead or assist with Sunday school crafts, story times, and seasonal events. High school and university students are welcome to gain volunteer hours and leadership experience here.
Youth & Student Engagement
Working alongside our youth and young adult groups, volunteers assist with social activities, community service projects, and events tailored for McMaster University students and local youth.
Leadership, Committees & Building Care
Church Committees & Council
If you have skills in administration, event planning, finance, or social justice, consider contributing to one of our working committees or leadership positions on Church Council.
- Areas of need: Outreach Committee, Pastoral Care Network, Property & Finance, and Pastoral Care.
Gardening & Building Maintenance
Help us keep our historic building and grounds at North Oval looking beautiful and welcoming for the neighbourhood.
- Ways to help: Seasonal garden clean-up, flower planting, minor repairs, and building upkeep projects.
Get Started
You do not need to be a long-time member or belong to a specific tradition to volunteer with us—everyone willing to offer their time is welcome.
To get involved or ask questions about any of these roles, please contact our church office:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (905) 528-4215
- In Person: 99 North Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Y5