Deacon Lisa Miller
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Volunteer Experience and Training

Emmanuel Community Park, a ministry of Emmanuel Communities: Meals of Hope   2020-2021
  • Volunteer weekly on Wednesdays for food packaging and distribution
Florida Gulf Coast University Commencement Invocation
  • It was my honor and privilege to give the commencement invocation at the FGCU graduation ceremony on December 16, 2018
  • My invocation begins at 37:50 on the video.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q2anzxWuM0

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Lee County       2020 - present
  • Big Sister to Erica, age 8

Green County Sexual Assault Recovery Program (SARP) Jan 2018 - April 2019
  • Attend monthly volunteer meetings
  • Participate in events creating community awareness
  • Hotline on call answering rotation
  • Advocate for victim at the hospital with SANE (sexual assault nurse exam)

Democratic Party of Green County, WI
  • 2018   Attend fundraising event for Democratic candidates
  • 2016   Work phone banks and do door-to-door knocking
  • 2012   Work phone banks at Democrat office
  • 2008   Door-to-door knocking
  • 2004   Door-to-door knocking

Double H Ranch - A Hole in the Wall Camp – Lake Luzerne, NY  - 2008-2011

“The mission of the Double H Ranch is to provide specialized camping and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.  Our purpose is to enrich their lives and provide camp experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.  All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks.”

I volunteered as a cabin counselor, working alongside the full time staff, to create a fun and safe camp experience for kids. I provided direct care and supervision to kids aged 6-16, assisted with campers at program areas, provided personal care to campers in regard to personal hygiene, assisted with behavioral management, and provided a positive role model to great kids!

Training was held for one day prior to the beginning of camp each year. It included medical and safety issues campers face, behavioral issues we might encounter, and overall camp guidelines. I volunteered for a week in July 2008 - 2010 in the Wolf Cabin. This cabin houses 12 boys ages 11-13. In July of 2011 I was in the Bear Cabin. This cabin houses 12 girls ages 15-16.



Volunteer activities at Grace Lutheran Church – Monroe, WI

ELCA National Youth Gathering Coordinator                  2012
      Organized the registration and fundraising for the group

        Organized monthly Bible studies for six months before the trip
      Traveled with the group of five youth by bus to New Orleans, LA
      Created a memory photo book for each youth


Confirmation Coordinator                                         
      2011-2013
       Organize two parent meetings during the year

         Coordinate treat & acolyte schedules with parents
       Organize six Lenten suppers & Palm Sunday Breakfast
       Small group guide for seventh and eighth grade girls

Green County Family Promise Volunteer                        2011-2013
        Attended 3 hour required training for program
        Overnight host for guests in church basement
        Office Angel at the Day Center
 
First Wave Book of Faith Congregation Coordinator     2009-2010
        Attend Synod training events
        Co-ordinate Book of Faith events in the congregation


Adult Christian Education Coordinator                           2009-2013
      Strive to increase the Biblical fluency within the congregation
      Organize Bible studies for the congregation
      Lead Bible studies for the congregation
      Support other lay leaders for Bible education


Christian Life Ministry Committee co-chair                    2009-2010
      Stewardship program geared towards educating the congregation
             how everything we have belongs to God
    Stewardship is more than meeting the budget for the church


Webmaster                                                                      2006-2013
    Maintain and layout website content

Hand chimes                                                                    2006-2011
    Participate in weekly rehearsals and play on Sunday mornings

Lydia Circle                                                                      2004-2021
    Attend monthly Bible studies and fellowship meetings

Church council member                                                  2005-2007
  • In 2006 I served as Vice-President. During this time our pastor resigned and supply pastors served us. This was a very painful time for our congregation. I learned a lot going through this process, especially as time has passed and I can look back and evaluate everyone’s role. I feel I have learned lessons, particularly in listening and knowing when to speak up, that will serve me well for future conflicts I will face in my life.
  • In 2007 I served as President during our time to call a pastor. Serving as president with no pastor was challenging and educational. I was the first contact for many situations and questions that needed to be dealt with. Questions ranged from our food pantry next door, building usage, and “when are we going to get a pastor.” I did my best to lead the congregation during this time, always being aware of keeping us as Biblically focused as possible.  As president I organized our yearly retreat and kept our meetings productive and timely.

WELCA Board council rep                                              2007
     Member of the Women of Grace ELCA committee.
     Participated in monthly meetings as the council rep for

             decisions regarding financial decisions, fundraisers, and fellowship events.

 Intern Supervisory Committee                                       2005-2006
    Committee member to supervise our intern. 
    Participated in monthly meetings for evaluation and oversight of our intern.

Memorial Committee council rep                                    2005-2006
    Committee member to oversee memorial gifts
    Participated in monthly meetings as the council rep for

            decisions on investing and spending the memorial money. 

Confirmation guide                                                          2001-2006
   
  Confirmation guide for my daughter’s and my son’s class
      Each group consisted of four confirmands.
      Class met weekly for large group and small group activities.
      We did outside service activities:

                ringing the Salvation Army Bell and community service. 
     Our small groups met for many months and became quite close. 
     Being able to mentor these young adolescents during this time was very rewarding.

Vacation Bible School snack coordinator                         1992-1994
    Organize and make snacks for Summer Vacation Bible School        



Community Volunteer Activities

United Way Marketing Volunteer                                            2009
            Billboard Picture (click to view)

Co-Leader Young American’s 4-H                                          1998-2007
Along with two other co-leaders, we were leaders for our club. I handled the fundraisers and assisted at meetings. We participated in many community activities like highway clean up, adopt-a-grandparent, and nursing home visits. As a club we worked on our project areas and our record books. I also coordinated with the County extension agent for club registration materials and fair events. Our troop ranged from 20-35 members per year. Our family hosted an exchange youth from Missouri for two weeks and we worked at the Breakfast on the Farm. Green County Extension Office provided an evening training session that was mandatory for all volunteers. This training included guidelines for volunteers and safety for the members.

Venture Crew 1812                                                              2005-2007
I assisted with the annual chili fundraiser by serving and cleaning up.


Co-Leader Girl Scout Troop 366                                         1989-1996
Along with one other troop co-leader, we organized the weekly meetings, the campouts, and the badge projects for a troop of 10  - 12 girls.

Northside Elementary School Volunteer                              1988-1994
I served as a regular volunteer in the classroom, on testing days for vision and hearing, and reading help in the library.

For the 91-92 school year I served as the Volunteer Coordinator. I collected volunteer parent registration forms, matched with teacher requests, organized weekly schedule for volunteers, and filled in when volunteers were absent.






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