Host Homes- What to Expect
Must have a current background check on file with Desperation Church.
You are primarily responsible for simply opening up your home to 7-12 middle school or high students and 2 leaders for Friday Night through Sunday morning.
Transport students from your home to the campus and back for scheduled activities at the church: Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday night, and Sunday morning.
You are invited to attend everything that goes on at the WKND, but are not obligated to attend anything.
We will send each home a gift card to provide breakfast for Saturday and Sunday morning. Students will eat Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner at the campus.
If you receive a Co-Host, you will have assistance with transportation and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
You are responsible for informing the students and leaders of household rules that need to be followed. The leaders will work with the host home family in enforcing the rules.
You are not required to lead any Bible studies or community groups, but can participate during these times.
Co Hosts- What to Expect
Must have a current background check on file with Desperation Church.
Transport students from your assigned host home to the campus and back: You will need to transport Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday night, and Sunday morning.
Help your assigned host home with breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning.
You are invited to attend everything that goes on at the WKND, but are not obligated to attend anything.
You are not required to lead any Bible studies or community groups, but can participate during these times.
Leaders- What to Expect
Must have a current background check on file with Desperation Church.
Leaders are primarily responsible for leading community group discussions, keeping the students in line, and building relationships with the students.
Leaders need to come to The WKND having already planned their community group sessions. Curriculum will be given to you two weeks so you can prepare. We wholeheartedly believe that the more you prepare the more effective you will be.
Leaders will reference the interactive student books throughout the weekend and make sure students keep up with them during the small and large group sessions for notetaking.
Leaders are responsible for making sure their students are on time for sessions/activities.
Help hosts and co-hosts transport students from your assigned host home to the campus and back: You will need to transport Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday night, and Sunday morning.
Help host homes enforce household rules that need to be followed.
Volunteers- What to Expect
Must have a current background check on file with Desperation Church.
Volunteers will serve on one of the following teams: Transportation, Hosts (greeting, parking, etc), Food Prep, Activities/Games, or Production.
You can volunteer for 1 or as many of the days as you would like.
Still have questions?
Email students@desperationchurch.tv or call our office 256-255-5979