The café relies on Christian men, women, and student volunteers to run shifts. Since the café is not tied to a particular denomination, we view our volunteers as a bridge to their church. We encourage our volunteers to invite guests to connect with their local church.

Volunteering at the café gives the Body of Christ a genuine opportunity to build relationships with un-churched young people and families for the purpose of:

• serving to meet the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of young people and families and connecting them with free resources through a viable mercy ministry.
• connecting young people and families to Jesus Christ.
• connecting young people and families to His Church.
• putting their faith into action.

WHAT VOLUNTEERS DO

• Serve drinks
• Serve food
• Engage guests in conversations
• Pray with and for guests
• Distribute Bibles & other literature
• Invite guests to church, church programs / events / outings
• Share the Gospel through action and by speaking the truth in love
• Maintain a clean, healthy café
• Create and maintain a safe, neutral environment for the cultivation of relationships
• Choose a 3 hour shift to serve.
• Choose a 2 hour Team to serve on.
• ...and so much more!

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

The café takes volunteering seriously. It's an important commitment. There are roughly 720 hours in a month. We ask that our volunteers prayerfully consider giving up 5 hours of their time toward the work of the café: one 3hr shift and one 2hr Team meeting. Here are the steps to take to become a café volunteer:

• Must know & trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Must Contact Tim Van Arsdale by phone 330.304.5449 or by e-mail tim@cupscafe.org
• Complete & Turn in a Volunteer Application Form
• Complete & Turn in a Volunteer Personal Reference Form
• Complete & Turn in a Volunteer Pastor Reference Form
• Complete 1 Training Session at the café
• View a video on Sexual Abuse & Misconduct
• Read & Sign our Sexual Abuse & Misconduct Policy
• Complete a Background Check
• Be willing to serve on a Team
• Be willing to undergo future Volunteering Training offered throughout the year to better equip and educate oneself on life, faith, and ministry to young people and families

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The café also offers a very special opportunity for individuals on probation through the Medina Municipal Court and Medina County Court. They can fulfill court ordered Community Service hours at the cafe. The café also accepts Community Service helpers needing to fulfill required hours from courts outside of Medina County. Here are the steps to take:

• Read Our Community Service Letter
• Contact Tim Van Arsdale by phone 330.304.5449 or by e-mail tim@cupscafe.org
• Meet with Tim to fill out the Community Service Application
• Complete the hours required
• Complete a Community Service Exit Interview with Tim after completing hours

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

The café offers volunteer opportunities for students. Here are the steps for those interested in being a student volunteer:

• Must be 14-17 years old
• Must know & trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior or show signs of openness to our Christian faith
• Must be mature enough to live a positive lifestyle before peers & cafe guests
• Must Contact Tim Van Arsdale by phone 330.304.5449 or by e-mail tim@cupscafe.org
• Complete & Turn in a Student Volunteer Application
• Must have Parent / Legal Guardian approval