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ST. CHARLES - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FEBRUARY, 2011
Respect Life Coordinators Needed
We are in need of Respect Life leaders here at St. Charles. Respect
Life leaders will help organize prayer services and advocacy days,
assist with promoting and organizing events around the March for Life
in January, and help with fundraisers and drives to assist parents who
have chosen life and are in need of assistance.
Time: 2 hours/month plus occasional events
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Marymount – St. Charles Nurse Managed Health Center – Liaison and
Translators Needed
Volunteer needed to act as a liaison between Marymount University’s
School of Health Professions and St. Charles to help coordinate the
Nurse Managed Health Center. Duties include advertising the programs
in the bulletin and on our website, reserving rooms, and obtaining
volunteers to be translators during the monthly blood pressure
screenings and education programs held once per month (usually Sundays
after 1 PM Mass).
Volunteers are also needed to serve as translators on Sunday
afternoons (once a month) either during monthly blood pressure
screenings or for an education program on topics related to health
issues.
Time:
Liaison: The Center begins in September and ends in May.
Translators: One Sunday per month, from 2-4 PM
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Faith Based Initiative – Offender Aid & Restoration
Volunteers are needed to work on a team from St. Charles to mentor a
recently released person. Meetings will include help with resume
writing, navigating the job market, getting back to school and other
advice.
Time: Volunteers are needed for a 6-8 month period; meetings usually
last about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Borromeo Legal Project – Volunteers Needed
Do you have any interest in helping immigrants become citizens? The
Borromeo Legal Project is looking for the following volunteers:
- Immigration attorneys willing to do pro bono work with our
candidates for citizenship, filling out and filing applications and
overseeing the case.
- Tutors/mentors to help candidates with English instruction as well
as to study for naturalization exam. Requires weekly meetings (1 hour
each time) for approximately 6 months to a year.
- Teachers for an ESL class on Sundays, 2:30-4 PM (Sept. – June)
Time: Varies by position
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Fair Trade Volunteer
Did you enjoy the coffee, tea and chocolate we had at Christmas?
Would you like to see it here regularly? We are forming a Fair Trade
team that will assist in regular fair trade sales after the morning
Masses at St. Charles. Volunteers needed to help staff the table,
collect money, and help keep track of sales.
Time: 2-4 hours, once a month
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Kid's Consignment Sale Needs Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with the set-up and sort items on
February 18th, and consignors are needed for sale on Feb 19th at St.
Charles in Benedict Hall. 50% of all proceeds go to support Borromeo
Housing.
Time: February 18th, 5-8 PM
February 19th, 8 AM to 1 PM
Contact: Marcie Williams
marciamar...@att.net
2010 WorkCamp Needs Volunteers
WorkCamp is in need of adult volunteers of all skill sets. You do not
need to be handy to be a great volunteer for this effort, though some
"contractor-types" would be great! Our needs are as follows:
- Adult Crew Leaders: men & women that are seeking a way to serve
alongside the high school students in our community here at St.
Charles.
- Contractors: these are the "handymen" and "handywomen" that focus on
leading the work on the sites. You do not have to be a professional
contractor to be an amazing WorkCamp Contractor!
Time: Varies by role
Contact: Paul Bevins paulb...@gmail.com
Sacristans Needed
The Sacristan’s duties involve sacristy set up and altar and worship
space preparation for celebration of Mass. The sacristan us similar to
a theater stage manager, but our “theater” is the celebration of
Eucharistic Liturgy and/ or other sacraments.
Time: 1 or 2 week-end assignments per month, with a total of about 1-2
hours per assignment. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Flower-Guild Needs Volunteers
Help arrange flowers for the church! Potentially interested but not
sure? Feel free to volunteer for just one weekend to see if you enjoy
it!
Time: 2 hours on Friday or Saturday, at least one weekend a month.
Contact: Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
Volunteers Needed for Annual Carnaval Celebration
Carnaval is scheduled for Saturday, March 5th, and consists of a
dinner (for about 150-200 people), Haitian food, music, dancing, a
silent auction, videos of our mission in Haiti. Proceeds go to a
functioning clinic and new economic development projects in Haiti.
Volunteers can:
- Donate items or services for our Haiti silent auction. Empty your
closets of items from travels, or think of talents you can share!
- Help with cooking - anyone with a taste for cooking is welcome!
- Help decorate Benedict Hall for the party with our decorations!
- Serve the food - enjoy the party and help serve food and drinks!
- Help sell tickets at the entrance door… and welcome people to the
party!
Time:
Auction: Varies
March 5 activities:
Cooking: 9 AM – 2 PM
Decorating: 2 hours in the afternoon
Serving: 6-8:30 PM
Tickets: 5-6:30 PM
Contact:
Auction:
Pat Newman
am...@aol.com
Cooking and Serving:
Caroline Young
rcyoun...@yahoo.com
Decorating and Tickets:
Lynnette Le Mat
lmhl...@gmail.com
Liturgy Writers Needed
Liturgy Writers prepare a presider’s guide in outline format for
Sunday and Holy Day Eucharistic Celebrations – the Mass. These guides
are prepared from various resources each week and the guide is
referred to before and during Mass.
Time: 1 assignment per month - Mass preparation takes about 4-6 hours
effort each time. 1 year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Ushers Needed
Ushers help the entire parish community feel welcome at Masses and
other liturgies. They are the “face” of the community for visitors -
they greet and welcome parishioners / guests to St. Charles;
graciously escort people to seats; recruit volunteers to carry the
bread and wine at the presentation of gifts; take up the collection(s)
at Mass and transfer the funds to counters; alert priest or EMs to
people with special access needs for Communion.
Time: Attendance at one weekly Mass and special liturgies during the
major liturgical seasons; with a few minutes before and after each
Mass.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Minister of Art and Environment
The minister of Art and Environment manages over-all décor, use of art
and symbols, and arrangement of altar furniture and flowers in the
church.
Time: 4-6 hours in design discussions, 4-6 hours in actual decorating
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
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
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11 AM
Sunday liturgy. It is usually held every Sunday from mid-Sept. to mid-
May in the Chapel. Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the
Word of God in a version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared
by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for
children.
Time: About 10:45 -11:30 AM, one or more Sundays (during month or over
the year--very flexible!)
Contact: Germaine Leahy
(703) 525-3250
leah...@aol.com
Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
EXTERNAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although 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; chicken packing team re-packs it
into servings.
Time: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to
approximately 7:45 PM; the next bagging is February 23rd.
Contact: Jo Burns
(571) 331-7990
www.afacinfo.org
FEBRUARY, 2011
Respect Life Coordinators Needed
We are in need of Respect Life leaders here at St. Charles. Respect
Life leaders will help organize prayer services and advocacy days,
assist with promoting and organizing events around the March for Life
in January, and help with fundraisers and drives to assist parents who
have chosen life and are in need of assistance.
Time: 2 hours/month plus occasional events
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Marymount – St. Charles Nurse Managed Health Center – Liaison and
Translators Needed
Volunteer needed to act as a liaison between Marymount University’s
School of Health Professions and St. Charles to help coordinate the
Nurse Managed Health Center. Duties include advertising the programs
in the bulletin and on our website, reserving rooms, and obtaining
volunteers to be translators during the monthly blood pressure
screenings and education programs held once per month (usually Sundays
after 1 PM Mass).
Volunteers are also needed to serve as translators on Sunday
afternoons (once a month) either during monthly blood pressure
screenings or for an education program on topics related to health
issues.
Time:
Liaison: The Center begins in September and ends in May.
Translators: One Sunday per month, from 2-4 PM
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Faith Based Initiative – Offender Aid & Restoration
Volunteers are needed to work on a team from St. Charles to mentor a
recently released person. Meetings will include help with resume
writing, navigating the job market, getting back to school and other
advice.
Time: Volunteers are needed for a 6-8 month period; meetings usually
last about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Borromeo Legal Project – Volunteers Needed
Do you have any interest in helping immigrants become citizens? The
Borromeo Legal Project is looking for the following volunteers:
- Immigration attorneys willing to do pro bono work with our
candidates for citizenship, filling out and filing applications and
overseeing the case.
- Tutors/mentors to help candidates with English instruction as well
as to study for naturalization exam. Requires weekly meetings (1 hour
each time) for approximately 6 months to a year.
- Teachers for an ESL class on Sundays, 2:30-4 PM (Sept. – June)
Time: Varies by position
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Fair Trade Volunteer
Did you enjoy the coffee, tea and chocolate we had at Christmas?
Would you like to see it here regularly? We are forming a Fair Trade
team that will assist in regular fair trade sales after the morning
Masses at St. Charles. Volunteers needed to help staff the table,
collect money, and help keep track of sales.
Time: 2-4 hours, once a month
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Kid's Consignment Sale Needs Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with the set-up and sort items on
February 18th, and consignors are needed for sale on Feb 19th at St.
Charles in Benedict Hall. 50% of all proceeds go to support Borromeo
Housing.
Time: February 18th, 5-8 PM
February 19th, 8 AM to 1 PM
Contact: Marcie Williams
marciamar...@att.net
2010 WorkCamp Needs Volunteers
WorkCamp is in need of adult volunteers of all skill sets. You do not
need to be handy to be a great volunteer for this effort, though some
"contractor-types" would be great! Our needs are as follows:
- Adult Crew Leaders: men & women that are seeking a way to serve
alongside the high school students in our community here at St.
Charles.
- Contractors: these are the "handymen" and "handywomen" that focus on
leading the work on the sites. You do not have to be a professional
contractor to be an amazing WorkCamp Contractor!
Time: Varies by role
Contact: Paul Bevins paulb...@gmail.com
Sacristans Needed
The Sacristan’s duties involve sacristy set up and altar and worship
space preparation for celebration of Mass. The sacristan us similar to
a theater stage manager, but our “theater” is the celebration of
Eucharistic Liturgy and/ or other sacraments.
Time: 1 or 2 week-end assignments per month, with a total of about 1-2
hours per assignment. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Flower-Guild Needs Volunteers
Help arrange flowers for the church! Potentially interested but not
sure? Feel free to volunteer for just one weekend to see if you enjoy
it!
Time: 2 hours on Friday or Saturday, at least one weekend a month.
Contact: Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
Volunteers Needed for Annual Carnaval Celebration
Carnaval is scheduled for Saturday, March 5th, and consists of a
dinner (for about 150-200 people), Haitian food, music, dancing, a
silent auction, videos of our mission in Haiti. Proceeds go to a
functioning clinic and new economic development projects in Haiti.
Volunteers can:
- Donate items or services for our Haiti silent auction. Empty your
closets of items from travels, or think of talents you can share!
- Help with cooking - anyone with a taste for cooking is welcome!
- Help decorate Benedict Hall for the party with our decorations!
- Serve the food - enjoy the party and help serve food and drinks!
- Help sell tickets at the entrance door… and welcome people to the
party!
Time:
Auction: Varies
March 5 activities:
Cooking: 9 AM – 2 PM
Decorating: 2 hours in the afternoon
Serving: 6-8:30 PM
Tickets: 5-6:30 PM
Contact:
Auction:
Pat Newman
am...@aol.com
Cooking and Serving:
Caroline Young
rcyoun...@yahoo.com
Decorating and Tickets:
Lynnette Le Mat
lmhl...@gmail.com
Liturgy Writers Needed
Liturgy Writers prepare a presider’s guide in outline format for
Sunday and Holy Day Eucharistic Celebrations – the Mass. These guides
are prepared from various resources each week and the guide is
referred to before and during Mass.
Time: 1 assignment per month - Mass preparation takes about 4-6 hours
effort each time. 1 year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Ushers Needed
Ushers help the entire parish community feel welcome at Masses and
other liturgies. They are the “face” of the community for visitors -
they greet and welcome parishioners / guests to St. Charles;
graciously escort people to seats; recruit volunteers to carry the
bread and wine at the presentation of gifts; take up the collection(s)
at Mass and transfer the funds to counters; alert priest or EMs to
people with special access needs for Communion.
Time: Attendance at one weekly Mass and special liturgies during the
major liturgical seasons; with a few minutes before and after each
Mass.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Minister of Art and Environment
The minister of Art and Environment manages over-all décor, use of art
and symbols, and arrangement of altar furniture and flowers in the
church.
Time: 4-6 hours in design discussions, 4-6 hours in actual decorating
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
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
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11 AM
Sunday liturgy. It is usually held every Sunday from mid-Sept. to mid-
May in the Chapel. Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the
Word of God in a version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared
by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for
children.
Time: About 10:45 -11:30 AM, one or more Sundays (during month or over
the year--very flexible!)
Contact: Germaine Leahy
(703) 525-3250
leah...@aol.com
Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
EXTERNAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although 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; chicken packing team re-packs it
into servings.
Time: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to
approximately 7:45 PM; the next bagging is February 23rd.
Contact: Jo Burns
(571) 331-7990
www.afacinfo.org
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