Parking Lot Attendants and Sidewalk Greeters are often the very first point of contact people have when arriving at Grace. More than simply pointing people to the right entrance, these roles help create a warm, welcoming, and orderly first impression of the church from the moment someone enters the property.

Through a friendly presence, helpful direction, practical assistance, and intentional conversation, they help newcomers, families, seniors, and regular attenders feel seen, cared for, and confidently guided into the life of the church. They play an important role in helping remove confusion, reduce stress, and prepare hearts for worship.

As part of Grace’s broader Welcome Team and “Newcomer Pathway,” Parking Lot Attendants and Sidewalk Greeters serve as the church’s first wave of hospitality—helping people experience the warmth, care, and welcome of Christ from their very first steps onto church property.

You will enjoy this role if you are:

✅Punctual and reliable: You arrive early/on time, are engaged with visitors and help create that welcoming experience

✅Welcoming and personable; You have a friendly disposition and make people feel comfortable and welcomed and you enjoy helping others

✅Attentive and discerning; you notice situations where someone might need directions or more information and you step in to help

✅Knowledgeable and helpful: You are able to guide visitors confidently to where they need to go or to find what they are looking for

Frequency: at least once a month

Day/time:  Sunday during the 9 am or 11 am service

✅ Attend planning/training session, shadow a current volunteer

✅ Attend service when scheduled to serve (i.e., attend 9am if serving at 11am)

✅ List frequency of regular check-ins, meetings, retreats or fellowship times

Sidewalk Greeter:

• You are stationed by the courtesy entrance (parking lot facing doors)
• You greet church family and visitors with a friendly handshake & smile, and direct them to their appropriate entrance
  • Families with children – courtesy entrance
  • Anyone with mobility challenges – elevator
  • Everyone else: front entrance (Weldrick Rd. facing doors)
• Operate the elevator for anyone in need of its use
• You serve 15 minutes before the service, and greet until 10 after the service starts; The time commitment is usually once per month

Parking Lot Attendant:

• You are stationed in the yellow walkway in the middle of the parking lot
• Parking lot attendants do not need to direct traffic (unless requested for a special event), but simply act as a greeter that helps triage where each person/family should go (courtesy entrance, elevator, or front entrance)
• If directing traffic becomes necessary; encouraging regular attenders to park further from the building while encouraging newcomers and families with young children to park closer

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