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The Grounds Bookstore & Café

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Interested in volunteering in The Grounds? That’s great! The Grounds is so much more than just a bookstore or coffee shop. On the weekends it’s a high-energy, fast-paced hub for community, conversation and connection. During the week, it’s the perfect retreat spot to get together with a friend or spend some much needed “you time.” And while The Grounds may have coffee in its veins, it has missions in its heart. All of our proceeds support Meck’s local and global missions’ efforts as well as the ministries of the church. So if you love people, books, or caffeine, The Grounds has a role suited for your uniqueness.

A few great things about serving in The Grounds…

You get to be a part of The Grounds’ family – a close-knit group of volunteers who laugh, serve and do life together.

You can serve during the week! In addition to the weekend, The Grounds is open Monday-Thursday, which means we have plenty of serving opportunities that will accommodate your schedule.

You get to connect guests to life-changing resources that will help them and others to discover the heart of God.

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Meet the

Grounds Team

We have tons of different volunteer roles! Take a look...

The multi-tasker who prepares the majority of The Grounds’ beverages and dictates the momentum.

*Ages 16+

Just as you might offer a drink to someone who visits your home, our Complimentary Beverage Baristas provide welcoming refreshment and hospitality to all of Meck’s guests at our outdoor tent. 

*Ages 16+

The Espresso Barista balances the craft of preparing espresso shots with the fast-paced momentum behind the counter as they work with the Beverage Prep Baristas to serve espresso-based drinks.

*Ages 16+

The Grounds Express volunteer mans our mobile Grounds kiosk to provide quick service to guests needing coffee, but without sacrificing a personal connection.

*Ages 18+

This book guru and people person oversees the flow of operations in the bookstore while also connecting guests to all of the awesome resources on our shelves.

*Ages 18+

These student volunteers help support the team with their energy by lending a hand to Line Prep, Groundskeepers, Complimentary Beverage Baristas, and Beverage Prep Baristas.

*Ages 12 - 15

Line Prep volunteers are the ones who get everything started in The Grounds by receiving orders, organizing cups, and directing drink flow.

*Ages 16+

The extroverted volunteer who assists customers in and finding their online orders. They help with quality control and assist the Captain in calling out drink orders.

*Ages 18+

The Register Barista is the first volunteer our guests see in The Grounds. As such, they assist guests with the menu, input orders using our point-of-sale system, and thank guests for their missional support.

*Ages 18+

The hard-working volunteer who quickly delivers coffee and tea while keeping the space tidy and the cafe flowing smoothly.

*Ages 16+

The multi-faceted, multi-equipped, multi-wonderful team member who runs The Grounds during the week.