Serving Opportunities

Good Shepherd is proud to partner with Loaves & Fishes in the fight to end hunger and transform lives. Serving over 10,000 families weekly, Loaves & Fishes provides essential food and support to our surrounding communities.

Restock the Naperville Market: Join our team a few Wednesday afternoons each year to help restock the shelves in preparation for the in-demand Naperville Market. It’s a great way to serve alongside friends.

Courtesy Patrol at the Aurora Hub: Volunteer on Saturdays throughout the year to provide courtesy patrol during food distribution at the Aurora Hub. This is a meaningful way to connect with our community members facing food insecurity.

Six times a year, Good Shepherd gathers a small, dedicated team to serve at Hesed House's Emergency Shelter program. Together, we provide home-cooked meals to over 200 guests, serving both for the evening and the following day. This is a collaborative effort that involves donating items for meal prep, baking homemade desserts, assembling sack lunches, and preparing food on-site.

By coming together, we show love to some of our community’s most vulnerable members. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, or small groups to serve side by side. It’s “fun with purpose” as we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Join our team and help impact our community with love and service.

Every third Sunday of the month, Good Shepherd provides an off-site worship service for residents at DuPage Care Center. Many of the residents are unable to attend church, so we bring worship and joy to them. Musicians, vocalists, and volunteers who can greet and assist with wheelchairs are all welcome to join our team. A few hours once a month can make a meaningful impact in the lives of these residents.

Serve by providing care, prayer, and mental health support. See the full details here, or reach out to Pastor Pamela Palmer with any questions.

Serve weekly, monthly, or at special events. Email Jenn Anderson, Children's Minister, for more information.

Our goal is for all children and students to be able to successfully participate in all ministries with their peers. Based on each child’s individual needs, we provide:

• One-on-One buddies
• Coordination with staff and small group leaders
• Accommodations (visual schedules, fidgets, etc.)
• Self-contained sensory room

If you have a passion for children and/or adults with special needs and are interested in joining one of our teams, or if you have questions, please email Autumn Wouk, All Abilities Minister.

Serving in our Student Ministries is a great way to make an impact on the discipleship of the next generation! Today's kids and students are looking for places to belong, and you can help make that happen by serving on Sunday Nights or at special events. Reach out to Elisabeth Lectka, Students Minister, to learn more.

Be a part of the first impression of Good Shepherd Church! Serve as a greeter once a month, serve in a service by ministering communion, or serve during special events by contributing on our hospitality team! To get started, email LJ Martin, our First Impressions & Engagement Minister.

You can help make those who chose to worship at Good Shepherd feel like they belong here! 

• Serve on our tech team by running lights or cameras or sound (no experience required! 
• Serve communion or welcome people to your seating section, which means you can serve while you're already going to church!
• Serve by joining our praise band, or join our traditional choir. 

Email Ryan Hammer, Creative Arts Executive Minister, to get started.