Not only does your host have extensive experience in the workforce, but he is also a strong supporter of volunteering his time in various ways. Throughout his life, he has tried to use his skills to benefit the world around him. He believes that for as much as he has been given, he should give back in equal amounts.
Below is a resume of Dave’s extensive volunteer work:
Audio Production Engineer | Grace Church, South Overland Park Campus | Overland Park, KS | Aug. 2018 – Present
- Operate dLive audio mixer to support a multi-member worship band during Sunday Worship Services
- Make in-performance modifications and audio adjustments to set the tone and mood of worship
- Support multiple hosts during Sunday morning sermons
- Work with a video crew to ensure quality audio is included in recorded worship sessions.
Small Group Leader – Men’s Coffee | Grace Church, South Overland Park Campus | Overland Park, KS | Oct. 2018 – Present
- Lead a multi-generational group of men through a weekly bible study and fellowship time.
- Prepare biblical curriculum and lesson plans for use with Men’s Coffee Group
- Prepare coffee and breakfast for weekly meetings
- Prepare communications for members to prepare for weekly meetings.
Volunteer Leader | Freedom Fire Urban Outreach | Kansas City, MO | Jul. 2018 – Present
- Lead a group of volunteers to spend time with at-risk children in a high-poverty area near downtown Kansas City.
- Provide a safe environment, food, and fun for children ages 2-12 at a local community center while teaching them about God’s love for them.
- Aid Freedom Fire volunteers ensure children’s safety and enjoyment from at-risk housing projects.
- Provide occasional devotionals for children using object lessons and relatable analogies.
ESL Volunteer Instructor, Language Learning Fellowship | Northwest Baptist Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Aug. 2011- Mar. 2018
- Serve as a volunteer ESL instructor for working adults, generally from Latinx and Southeast Asia.
- Teach conversational and business English in both written and spoken forms.
- Create weekly lesson plans to present to students to grow their English fluency.
- Tutor students in reading English documents relevant to their professional career or for citizenship test preparation.
Foster and Adoption Group Leader | CrossPointe Church | Norman, OK | Jun. 2016 – Mar. 2018
- Serve as co-host for the CrossPointe Foster and Adoption small group serving foster and adoptive families.
- Organize monthly meetups for small group members and their families for a safe and open discussion
- Prepare curriculum to address current and future needs of foster and adoptive families
- Connect foster and adoptive families with resources to improve their quality of life.