Parish Volunteer Needs for May 2013
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Africa Outreach Flower Sale
· With one week until our traditional Mother’s Day flower sale, we are in need of volunteers to lend a hand selling flowers after the English-language Masses next Sunday, especially after the 7:30 AM and 6 PM Masses. The sales will be held in Benedict Hall, with the proceeds benefiting students in Uganda and Sierra Leone.
· Time: After all Masses on Mother’s Day
· Contact: Catherine McAuliffe cmcau...@imf.org
Help Plan Interfaith IFTAR
· The Interfaith Committee could use some help planning and executing an interfaith iftar, which is a dinner to break the fast of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It will take place at St. Charles in July.
· Time: The next meeting is in the Memorial Room on Thursday, May 16th at 7:30 PM
· Contact: Elise Cleva (703) 527-5500 x24 ecl...@stcharleschurch.org
Prayer Tree Volunteers
· The St. Charles Prayer Tree has been a source of comfort for many over its more than ten years of existence. Assistance is needed with backup when the current “primary” (Mary) is away. It takes very little time and is extremely easy to do via the Internet. You would receive requests and forward them to everyone on the Prayer Tree, which is automated via Topica.com. We average one request each week.
· Time: Varies; 5-10 minutes a week
· Contact: Mary (703) 915-9151 pra...@stcharleschurch.org
Landings Team Member
· Landings is a small group ministry for returning Catholics. Volunteers would participate on the team for the eight week series (Spring or Fall) to share their spiritual journey story and discuss basic Catholic themes. If you returned to the Catholic Church after a time away, your experience would be helpful. Volunteers under 40 would be a plus. No theological expertise needed, though a team member must be a practicing Catholic. Interview is required.
· Time: Varies; 8 week series
· Contact: Anna LaNave (202) 903-8673
Africa Outreach Ministry
· Africa Outreach reaches out to support some of the estimated 13 million orphans and vulnerable children affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic ravaging Sub-Saharan Africa. Simultaneously, they strive to create opportunities for our fellow parishioners to learn more about HIV/AIDS while they contribute to addressing the needs of affected children and communities specifically in Kenya, Uganda and Sierra Leone. Africa Outreach encourages all levels of involvement. Personal involvement of our parishioners is a key element of our ministry - help organize and run educational and/or fund-raising events, attend educational and/or fundraising events, or help fund Africa Outreach through your donations!
· Time: Varies; monthly meetings take place the third Sunday of each month at 10 AM in the parish library
· Contact: Marie Cavanaugh (703) 623-4866 cav...@verizon.net
Couple Mentoring Program
· Are you a happily married couple? Have you been married for more than 4 years? Would you like to share the joy of happy married life with engaged couples as they prepare for their marriage? If so, please consider volunteering for the St. Charles Mentor Program for Engaged Couples. We are currently in dire need of couples willing to conduct group pre-Cana sessions. The Mentor Program for Engaged Couples explores the following areas: how we grew up in our family of origin, the person we have become and our strengths and weaknesses, communication in marriage, fair fighting and forgiveness, developing and maintaining a marriage that is physically, emotionally and spiritually intimate, and strategies for raising healthy children. Training and course materials are provided.
· Time: For group sessions: couples would conduct about two sessions a year from 9:15 AM-3:45 PM on specified Saturdays; Individual sessions would be held in the mentor couple’s home on four separate dates scheduled at the mutual convenience of the couples.
· Contact: John Mazzuchi mazzu...@aol.com
ESOL Volunteer Opportunities with the Literacy Council of NoVA
· Do you enjoy meeting new people and learning from others? Are you interested in teaching English abroad or at home? The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia offers a range of volunteer opportunities including one-on-one tutoring or classroom teaching, and plenty of non-teaching positions including office, special events, and outreach support.
· Time: Varies
· Contact: Ruba volun...@lcnv.org
Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN) Needs Volunteers
- Daily Volunteers: Daily volunteers take phone calls at their homes, one or two afternoons per month, from social workers requesting assistance for their clients. All you need is basic computer skills to record requests. AMEN trains volunteers in just a few hours and provides all needed materials.
- Get the Word Out About AMEN: Volunteers are needed to design newsletters or brochures, write articles, create PowerPoint presentations, and compose persuasive letters.
· Business Owners: We are looking for business owners to help make additional contacts in the business community and to spread the word about AMEN.
· Time: Varies
· Contact: Taffy Brandt (703) 558-0035 www.emergencyneeds.org
Philippine Medical Mission Needs Various Volunteers
· The Philippine Medical Mission has several volunteer opportunities. The PMM is a wonderful organization where volunteers not only get to help the poor but also have the chance to enjoy various events and learn new skills. Current needs include:
· Project Liason: Someone to coordinate through e-mail and monitor projects of one of our partner organizations. Commitment would be a few hours each month.
· Writer for reports and articles: Help PMM with writing and editing articles for their website and writing the annual report
· Grant writer: Help identify and apply for grants
· Event Helpers: Volunteers are needed for food service, entertainment, sales, ushering, clean-up, and ticket sales for the June Barrio Festival.
· Volunteer Coordinator: Help in volunteer recruitment
· Event Organizers for 2014 Barrio Festival
· Time: Varies; Meetings take place every third Saturday morning from 10 AM-12 PM (meetings do not occur in December, July, or August)
· Contact: Vanette Lagera (703) 653-4110 lagera...@yahoo.com
· Please visit PMM’s website at: www.philippinemedicalmission.com
Come Sell Fair Trade Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
· Are you interested in helping spread the word about Fair Trade? Do you enjoy quality foods that also help independent farmers develop thriving businesses? Join the Fair Trade Committee at St. Charles and spread some goodness both abroad and in our own parish. Volunteers can sign up to help every month, or just once, and can sign up for the Mass or Masses that fit your schedule. We need volunteers to help with all of the current sales times and are hoping to sell after the evening Masses with the help of additional volunteers.
· Time: The second Sunday of each month after the 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM and 6 PM Masses
· Contact: Elise Cleva (703) 527-5500 x24 ecl...@stcharleschurch.org or Suzanne Hayes hayes...@me.com
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
· AFAC needs volunteers to re-pack chicken each month. While chicken packing definitely isn't glamorous, it makes a big difference for Arlington families who rely on AFAC to supplement their groceries! Instead of a one pound pack of hotdogs, a person eligible for supplemental groceries from AFAC can choose fresh chicken. AFAC buys chicken in bulk, and the chicken packing team re-packs it into servings. Wear your old clothes and AFAC will provide disposable aprons and gloves. AFAC is located at 2708 S. Nelson St., just off of Four Mile Run near I-395 and Shirlington.
· Time: First, second, third, and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, beginning at 6:30 PM until about 8 PM
· Contact: Jo Burns (571) 331-7990 www.afacinfo.org
St. Charles Interfaith Committee Has Many Opportunities
· The St. Charles Interfaith Committee is seeking a new chair / co-chair to lead the Committee, as well as new members to help facilitate interfaith activities. This is a wonderful way to promote greater understanding and friendship among members of different faith communities while participating in spiritual, social, educational, and service activities.
· Time: Meetings are held once a month - members help plan events and activities according the amount of time they are able to contribute.
· Contact: Rebecca Cataldi (412) 726-2153 shado...@yahoo.com
Dominican Republic Committee
· The Dominican Republic Committee welcomes new members interested in helping to plan projects to serve our sister parishes in Banica and Pedro Santana. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month in the parish library.
· Time: Monthly meetings, usually on 4th Thursday of the month at 7 PM; The next meeting will be May 24th; Time commitment varies by project.
Contact: Mary Beth Chosak (202) 361-3750 mbch...@gmail.com