Volunteer & Employment Opportunities

We presently have seven programs operational with the need for volunteer staff in each program. In each program area, we have ministry teams working together to impact teenagers. We believe strongly in teams and the support we need from others if we are going to effectively make a difference for God's Kingdom here on earth. In the midst of a culture that places an unhealthy amount of emphasis on outward appearances, we want to have a different perspective...

Soccer is on its way to becoming the most participated-in sport in the world. In Winnipeg the amount of people wanting to play indoor winter soccer far exceeds the amount of available facility space. We carry out winter and summer seasons of futsal/soccer in order to make long term relationships with teenagers far more effective. Each of our soccer teams functions best with two volunteer coach/mentors. The size of each team is dictated by the size of field or gymnasium used for playing. If you have a passion for soccer and would like to have an eternal impact in young peoples lives at the same time, contact Brock Groening at brock@samsons.org.

Our first girls only league began in 2006/07 with over 20 girls and 3 teams. As we continue this program many more girls want to become involved and therefore our need for volunteer staff is increasing. If you love volleyball, teenagers and God, we have a place for you to serve. We play once a week in the Elmwood area. Each team has approximately 8 girls and 1 or 2 mentors. If you would like to be involved or would like more information please contact Steve at 669-4205 or email sjklassen@samsons.org.

We are in the beginning stages of working with pre-teen community schools. Our desire is to provide volunteers for existing after school programs which are being supervised by the schools as well as help establish additional programs for the grade 5 & 6 age group. By working with this age group we are introducing them to the idea of participating in our Jr. High Floor Hockey League. For more information about this fun filled opportunity contact Steve Klassen at sjklassen@samsons.org

Our greatest need in this program is for mentors. A mentor is responsible to build relationships with a team of 5 boys while playing floor hockey with them on a weekly basis. The mentor provides transportation to and from games, is in contact with each team member weekly and looks for ways to deepen their relationship with each boy on the team. If you are a floor hockey junky and want to make a difference in the lives of teenagers, check out the WFHL web page and contact James Blake at james@samsons.org

Our state of the art Fitness Centre is currently open for teenagers 14-18 years of age Monday to Thursday from 6:30-9:00 p.m. and Friday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. In this program we build relationships through physically working out with an individual or a small group of teenagers. We help train young people to develop overall conditioning, in body- building or to improve for a specific sport. Each open evening has a team of volunteer staff who work together with a team leader in order to create a culture conducive to spiritual transformation. If you enjoy spending time working out and want to help teenagers reach their physical, spiritual, relational and emotional potential, please contact Ryan Dueck at ryan@samsons.org

During the Spring, Summer and Fall, volunteer staff are needed to participate with a group of teenagers on weekly rides. These rides take place within the city and around Manitoba. Through facing the physical and mental challenges of riding, we have an amazing opportunity to share with youth our need to have God sustain us in the daily challenges of life. During the winter months we will focus more on the mechanical side of bikes together with various types of training. If you are passionate about riding and want to have a lasting impact on the lives of young people, please contact Titus Graham at titus@samsons.org

SWAT introduces teenagers to our Creator through the beauty of His Creation in the wilderness. Rock climbing, canoing, camping , hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities are planned throughout the year and take place with youth on a weekly basis. Each of the planned activities provides volunteer staff with an opportunity to help equip young people for the challenges of life. We are currently working with the government to lease a parcel of wilderness property we can use as a base for a variety of wilderness activities. If you get fired up about enjoying the great outdoors, please contact Titus Graham at titus@samsons.org

Consider the incredible benefit of providing hands on work experience for a 14 year old who represents a visible minority. We have a growing number of youth interested in this type of involvement with us. Volunteer staff have a great opportunity to help train and equip these young people with the skills necessary to make it in the working world. Building a quality relationship of trust while making sure weekly responsibilities are met is part of a volunteer staffs role with this program. In the process of learning the discipline of work, we want young people to understand the incredible benefits of practicing spiritual disciplines. If you are interested in helping equip teenagers for a life of employment, please contact Steve Klassen at sjklassen@samsons.org

We have a wonderful opportunity to serve in the schools by providing sports team coaching or weight room supervision. Coaching requires a very serious commitment of 2 to 4 after school sessions each week, approximately 6-8 hours throughout a sports season. Something like weight room supervision can be done once a week for approximately 2 hours. If you have basketball, volleyball, track or football experience or would like to help students in their resistance training, please contact Steve Klassen at sjklassen@samsons.org

With all the great places to get involved as outlined above, you might think all the bases are covered...not so. *If you happen to be a person who loves taking pictures, videos and making other forms of multi-media come alive, we would be thrilled to have you join our team. *Maybe you really enjoy sports, fitness & recreational activities but also have gifts in the area of financial management. If so, we need to talk! *We are presently exploring the possibility of hosting gym blasts in Winnipeg schools. If this becomes a reality, we will need volunteer staff who are able to give some time during the day Monday to Friday. *We have a clear vision for a much larger, more central location for our ministry centre. If you are involved in real estate, want to contribute financially or would like to help hands on with a building project, we would really appreciate your help.

For these or any other inquiries about joining our ministry team at Samson's Sports & Fitness Centre, please contact Steve Klassen at sjklassen@samsons.org anytime.

" The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest field." Matthew 9:37-38

At Samson's, we have the incredible privilege of working together in order to lead teenagers into a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ through sports,fitness & recreational activities. We get to spend time doing the activities we enjoy while at the same time facilitating the opportunity for spiritual transformation to take place in young lives. Interestingly enough...we are transformed in the process. If you feel God has placed in you a strong desire to work with teenagers through one or a variety of sports, fitness or recreational activities and would like nothing more than to do it as a career, please look over the following opportunities. Feel free to contact Steve Klassen at sjklassen@samsons.org if you have questions or would like more information.

We are thrilled to announce the placement of Titus Graham as our new full time SWAT Director!

If you are a biking enthusiast and want to use your passion to positively influence the next generation in all areas of life, we invite you to join our team. We have a fledgling program in operation which needs quality leadership to take it to new heights. We have focused mainly on mountain biking but are open to other types of cycling as well. During the summer months we carry out weekly rides. In the winter months we focus more on bike maintenance and off season training. The Bike Club Director is responsible to recruit, train and mobilize a team of top quality volunteer and/or paid staff in order to multiply his/her efforts. The director is responsible to locate the equipment and financial resources needed to run this program. The Bike Club Director will work together with a leadership team of existing and future Samson's staff. The Director of the Bike Club is accountable to the Samson's Director.

Located in the heart of Elmwood, the Fire Escape has provided many teenagers with fun activites, quality relationships and spiritual guidance for almost 20 years. This ministry uses a Drop-In Centre, a growing number of relationships with schools and works with community agencies to bring hope and support into the lives of youth and their families. This community is characterized by single parent, low income home environments that create increased challenges for teenagers who are already dealing with the everyday pressures of adolescense. This ministry is ideally suited for a married couple who would like to move into the community and develop their outreach from the inside-out. The Fire Escape Director(s) is responsible to recruit, train and mobilize a team of top quality volunteer and/or paid staff in order to multiply his/her efforts. The Director(s) needs to facilitate the upkeep, maintenance, improvement and day to day operation of the Fire Escape facility. The Director will work together with a leadership team of existing and future Samson's staff. The Fire Escape Director(s) is accountable to the Samson's Director.

We are extremely grateful for Ryan Dueck who is our new Fitness Centre Director!

This area of our ministry is yet to be developed. In our opinion, the concept of a Gym Blast is an incredible way to serve local schools while informing students about our various programs through a fun, high energy environment. It has the potential to grow a team of people who carry out the Gym Blasts while increasing the number of teenagers participating in each of our programs. The Gym Blast/Publicity Director is responsible to recruit, train and mobilize a team of top quality volunteer and/or paid staff in order to multiply his/her efforts. The Director will make contact with schools in order to schedule Gym Blasts together with using this and other means to increase the awareness of each of our Samson's programs in and around Winnipeg. The Gym Blast/Publicity Director will locate the financial resources necessary to purchase equipment and other resources needed to effectively and creatively inform teenagers and others about Samson's. The Director will work together with a leadership team of existing and future Samson's staff. The Gym Blast/Publicity Director is accountable to the Samson's Director.

Our Work Experience program is a bundle of potential waiting to be unleashed. There are countless numbers of teenagers who would enjoy and benefit incredibly from the opportunity to work even a few hours each week. The Work Experience Director is responsible to recruit, train and mobilize a team of top quality volunteer and/or paid staff in order to multiply his/her efforts. The Director will seek out places where work can be done and coordinate the involvement of students to carry out and complete the specified tasks. The Work Experience Director will locate the financial resources necessary to provide each worker with a pay check. The Director will work together with a leadership team of existing and future Samson's staff. The Work Experience Director is accountable to the Samson's Director.

Some people are wired and gifted to bring order out of chaos. Samson's Sports & Fitness Centre needs a person who can provide the administrative backbone to a vibrant and growing ministry. The Director of Administration will serve the entire ministry by developing and maintaining effective systems through which our organization can function most efficiently. The Director will work together with a leadership team of existing and future Samson's staff. The Director of Administration is accountable to the Samson's Director.

Some people have been given the incredible gift of being able to visually represent an organization to it's participants and draw others in to seek involvement. We are desiring to have the right person help us capture what we do on video, develop DVD's for youth, upgrade our web site and create a ministry program for teenagers who enjoy doing the same. The Multi-Media Director is responsible to recruit, train and mobilize a team of top quality volunteer and/or paid staff in order to multiply his/her efforts.The Director will facilitate the planning and carrying out of weekly activities where teenagers can connect with adult mentors. The Multi-Media Director will locate the necessary equipment and financial resources needed to run this program.equipment and financial resources needed to run this program. The Multi-Media Director will work together with a leadership team of existing and future Samson's staff. The Director of Multi-Media is accountable to the Samson's Director.