Community Life

Koinonia means 'fellowship' in ancient Greek and we need parents and adults to help our youth build community. There are many good opportunities for fellowship that we need help organizing for this year. Below is a list of various events that typically take place throughout the year. As the events are planned, we will advertise the need for adult volunteers and you can sign up.

Whitewater Rafting Trip Chaperone - help maintain behavior and safety of youth on bus, campsite and river. Help with games, food and camp set-up/breakdown. Keep watch in the evenings.

Ski Trip Chaperone - help maintain behavior and safety of youth on bus and the slopes.

Confirmation Sponsor Dinner Volunteer - Help coordinator set up dinner for Confirmation candidates and their sponsors.

Diocesan Events Chaperone - Chaperone and possibly provide transportation for the events, participate in small groups, help to maintain behavior during the event and during transportation if necessary.  Various events occur during the year; examples are:

• Disciples on the Journey - Camp out at Short Journey in Smithfield.
• Connections - Retreat at the Trinity Center at the beach.  For 9^th and 10^th graders.
• Search - Retreat at Short Journey in Smithfield.  For 11^th and 12^th graders. 
• Convention - Largest diocesan gathering in Greenville.

Social Night Chaperone - Each year, we ask the youth what social events they would like to participate in. We would love adult volunteers for these events. Event examples include:

• Bowling Night Chaperone - Help to maintain behavior and possibly provide transportation.
• Game Night Chaperone - Help to maintain behavior and safety and to facilitate various games.
• Laser Tag Night Chaperone - Help to maintain behavior and possibly provide transportation.
• Video Game Night Chaperone - Help to maintain behavior and make sure no equipment is damaged.
• Sports Night Chaperone - Help to maintain behavior and safety and to facilitate various sports.

End-of-Year Trip Chaperone - Help to maintain behavior and safety on bus and at location. Look after small groups while at the location.