{"id":8158,"date":"2023-04-19T08:30:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T15:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campus.cru.org\/high-school\/go-to-the-campus\/?p=8158"},"modified":"2026-01-10T19:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T03:11:26","slug":"hosting-a-cru-volunteer-information-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/campus.cru.org\/high-school\/go-to-the-campus\/hosting-a-cru-volunteer-information-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Hosting a Cru Volunteer Information Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As God leads you to take steps of faith to help young people, it is exciting to know that God has others He wants to involve in this work. You are not alone.<\/p>

God has people prepared to help the students at your school. He has connected us like all the parts of the body, a hand to a wrist or a head to a neck. He has called us all to work together for His kingdom (1 Corinthians 12). However, sometimes we need a little help knowing how to start working together like one body.<\/p>

There are many ways to start working together. You can look for student leaders on the campus or develop a church partnership. However, a great place to start is to simply plan a meeting to get information out to other adults whom you can invite to volunteer with you in Cru.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Before you start planning your Cru volunteer information meeting, it’s important to have the mindset that is seen in Matthew 9:36-38.<\/p>

When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, \u201cThe harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.\u201d<\/blockquote>

When you see the crowds of students pouring out of the school’s doors at dismissal, take some time to reflect on these verses. There are three big takeaways that we need to remember every time we go to the campus. These same three things give us a great foundation as we plan and prepare for our informational meeting.<\/p>

  1. See what Jesus sees.<\/strong> When we look at students on campus, we need to see the spiritual need they have. \u201cThey were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.\u201d Jesus also says that many people are ready to come to Him. \u201cThe harvest is plentiful…\u201d<\/li>
  2. Feel what Jesus feels.<\/strong> \u201cHe had compassion on them.\u201d<\/li>
  3. Pray what Jesus would pray.<\/strong> \u201cAsk the Lord of the harvest to send out workers…\u201d<\/li><\/ol>

    When Jesus tells us that the harvest is plentiful, think about the school you want to reach. There are plenty of students at your school who need the new life and the hope Christ offers them. Not only does Jesus tell us that the harvest is plentiful, but He also tells us to pray and ask Him to send workers (followers of Jesus) who can help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Pray, pray some more, and ask others to pray with you.<\/p>

    Jesus tells His disciples to ask God to send more people who can join in the work, who can help with the harvest. There are many people ready to come to Him, so our first step is to pray! We need to ask the Lord of the Harvest<\/em> to send out workers who can help bring hope to the students on our campus.<\/p>

    Prayer must be our foundation. The following steps won’t really matter if we do them on our own. We might succeed in being kind or achieving our own goals, but the vision that Jesus is casting for us is more about God and what He wants for His harvest than what we want.<\/p>

    Always start with prayer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    As you and others pray, write down any names of people who come to mind. One way to think of ideas of who could volunteer to work with you is to use a list of possible volunteer roles.<\/p>

    It is important to remember that working directly with teenagers is not for everyone. You may need volunteers who can lead small groups<\/a> or outreach gatherings. Some people may be better in a supporting role. As you make your list and pray for these people, consider what the students will need from volunteers, especially those working directly with students<\/a>.<\/p>

    Young people need a safe person who is able to listen well and someone who will try to relate to them by taking an interest in their world. They need someone who is able to balance both grace and truth. Some people can be that kind of volunteer and some people will need a different role. So carefully consider what roles would be the best fit for the people on your list.<\/p>

    Remember our foundation verse; your volunteers need to be leaders who have compassion, leaders who see what Jesus sees when they look at young people. While volunteers may have different roles, each role has value, like the parts of a body.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Pick a strategic location and ideal time to have your meeting. As you look at the list of people, is there a place that works best for them? It would be great to choose a spot that many people already know about and visit. That could be a church, a library, the school, a family home, or a coffee shop with a meeting room.<\/p>

    Try to use a similar process when it comes to picking a time. Is there a time you think will work best for the group you want to bring together?<\/p>

    Here are a few other helpful things to keep in mind:<\/p>