Make an impact next summer.
The 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering doesn’t happen without people such as you.
Two of our three volunteer opportunities are now open — and this is your invitation to step into something meaningful. To serve. To lead. To help create a space where thousands of young people will encounter God, community and a faith that lasts.
Whether you’re welcoming participants, assisting behind the scenes or helping bring large-scale moments to life, every volunteer plays a vital role in shaping the Gathering experience.
Now accepting applications for: Gathering Volunteer Corps (GVC)
Serve throughout the full week of the Gathering in Minneapolis. From Mass Gatherings to program support and logistics, this team helps make everything happen smoothly. GVCs receive housing and meals while at the Gathering.
Are you a young adult and wanting to SERVE? Your time is coming.
If you’re a young adult feeling called to walk alongside youth and their congregational groups in a deeper way, we see you! Servant Companion applications aren’t open yet, but they will be coming later this year.
Servant Companions build relationships with youth groups, accompany them throughout their SERVE experience and help create space for reflection, faith conversations and connection. This is more than volunteering — it’s mentorship, leadership and accompaniment.
Applications open Dec. 1 and will close Jan. 15, 2027.