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Subscribe to St. Charles Volunteer Opportunities We're highlighting the following volunteer openings and positions. This page is updated when the e-newsletter comes out, which is around the first Sunday of each month.
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Contact volunteers@stcharleschurch.orgNew Volunteer Openings Added in October:
- Six female RCIA sponsors, including young adults. Could God be calling you to support someone on their initiation journey? Our gatherings are on Tuesday evenings and we guarantee you will get lots out of the experience. Contact Michelle Miller at 703-527-5500 x115 or adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org
- Help welcome families to the Catholic faith by hosting monthly potluck dinners
Social Justice and Advocacy Openings |
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| Volunteer within St. Charles | Time Required | Contact |
| Social Justice Education Leader The Social Justice Education Committee needs a volunteer to facilitate education programs. Volunteers will facilitate 4-6 week small faith groups on social justice issues. Facilitators may pick the issue that interests them most, and will be given all necessary materials. This position is for those knowledgeable about Catholic Social Teaching, and those interested in learning more. |
Varies | Marisa Vertrees Social Justice Coordinator 703-527-5500 mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org |
| Newsletter Writers Volunteers needed to write articles for the monthly parish social justice newsletter. Writers will work with the social justice newsletter to develop content for the newsletter each month. |
2-3 hours/month | Marisa Vertrees Social Justice Coordinator 703-527-5500 mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org |
| Social Justice Global Solidarity Leader Facilitate communication between social justice committee and ministries in with a global focus; give monthly updates on ministries; attend a meeting of each group yearly; maintain updated contact information for ministries. |
Varies | Marisa Vertrees Social Justice Coordinator 703-527-5500 mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org |
| Social Justice Direct Service Leader Facilitate communication between social justice committee and local service and advocacy organizations; give monthly updates on ministries; attend a meeting of each group yearly; maintain updated contact information for ministries. |
Varies | Marisa Vertrees Social Justice Coordinator 703-527-5500 mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org |
| Philippine Medical
Mission - Grant Writing Positions Belong to a team of 2-3 volunteers to tap grant organizations for support of our partner's programs. Take a lead or assist in preparing grant proposals to such organizations. |
Varies | Nancy Russo pmmsecretary@yahoo.com Vanette Lagera vanettelagera@yahoo.com |
| Philippine Medical
Mission - Fundraising Positions Belong to a team of 2-3 volunteers to provide fundraising ideas and help in implementing them. |
Varies | Gilda Ordonez Baric 202-415-4594 GOrdonez@imf.org |
| Philippine Medical
Mission - Project Coordinators Liaison with our partners in the Philippines. Monitor submission of reporting requirements at least twice a year. Coordinate with partner's counterpart to identify specific funding needs for presentation to SCBPMM Board twice a year. |
Varies | Maricel Bretault 571-278-8670 m.bretault@verizon.net |
| Philippine Medical
Mission - Event Support Planner Responsible for organizing support for public events, to include: booking site for event; planning for needed set-up of tables, and equipment; organizing volunteers to assist at the event, and organizing volunteers to bring food, if necessary. Works with other members especially the Volunteer Coordinator. Two or three are needed. |
Varies | Maricel Bretault 571-278-8670 m.bretault@verizon.net |
| SALT - Volunteer to Change the Community Social Action Linking Together (SALT) is a grass roots a non-partisan legislative community-based network of individuals who deal with public policy. SALT needs you! |
Varies | John Horejsi jhorejsi@cox.net |
Community Life & Adult Faith Formation |
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| Volunteer within St. Charles | Time Required | Contact |
| Facilitators for Fall Small
Faith Groups No experience necessary. All materials and training provided. Groups meet for 90 minutes each week for 6 weeks beginning the week of Oct. 5. Some meet at St. C and others meet in homes. Topics of groups can vary depending on your interest as a facilitator. Past facilitators have had a very positive experience. |
1 hr trainingthen facilitating your small group each week for 6 weeks. | Michelle Miller adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org 703-527-5500 x115 |
| Advent Evening Prayer helpers Help organize, promote and facilitate weekly evening prayer during the 4 weeks of Advent in December as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. |
Meeting for a few hours to prepare then about 2 hours each week in Dec. | Michelle Miller adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org 703-527-5500 x115 |
| Adult Initiation Team Members & Sponsors Come and join those who have asked to complete their initiation in the Catholic faith community. Team members meet monthly to plan then are usually assigned a Tuesday evening each month to help facilitate. Sponsors journey one-on-one with a candidate as a supporter. |
Team consists of 3 committed times each month. Sponsors usually attend each week. | Michelle Miller adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org 703-527-5500 x115 |
| PRE-CANA - Mentor Couples to work with Engaged Couples At St. Charles we prepare many couples for marriage and one of the options for an engaged couple is to work with a mentor couple. This is a lovely ministry for those who have been married for at least three years and are willing to share the blessings and challenges of marriage. |
Depends on your availability | John & Mary Mazzuchi mazzuchijf@aol.com 703-415-1163 |
| WEBTEAM - CSS Designer Are you a cascading style sheet expert? The parish wants to implement a standards-compliant CSS on the parish website, www.stcharleschurch.org with your help. The updated CSS should degrade gracefully with older browsers, include printer-friendly and mobile versions, use formatted lists for navigation, and rely on table-less layouts. |
One-time project, 15 hours including testing and implementation | Mark Alves webteam@stcharleschurch.org |
| WEBTEAM -Graphic Designer to Create Campus Maps With all of the various rooms at St. Charles, a newcomer can get lost. We're looking for a graphic designer to create an inviting online map showing the various rooms in the community center, church and parish office. This opening requires artistic and investigative skills as we do not currently have blueprints in hand. |
One-time project, 10 hours | Mark Alves webteam@stcharleschurch.org |
| WEBTEAM - HTML Coders Support a ministry's presence on the parish web site through ongoing HTML updates. Examples include posting meeting minutes, updated contact info, event descriptions and event photos. Requires basic knowledge of HTML and your own HTML editor. |
12-month commitment, 5 hours per month | Mark Alves webteam@stcharleschurch.org |
| CHORALE - Singers
and Instrumentalists Needed Volunteer performers are needed for the Jefferson Communion Service Choir. Join others in the choir to sing hymns and service music! |
Performances are held each month. | Jack Lane 202-528-1327(H) 202-428-8254 (W) john.m.lane@usace.army.mil |
| INTERFAITH -
Help needed to Update St. Charles Interfaith page with our latest activities |
2 hours per month | Jim Drummond 202-746-1029 interfaith@stcharleschurch.org |
Hospitality |
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| Volunteer within St. Charles | Time Required | Contact |
| Oktoberfest Helpers Come and help with this annual party to benefit St. Charles School. Helpers especially needed on the day of the event, Sat. Oct 18. |
Depends on your availability | Jan Martin jmartinsfo@yahoo.com |
| Volunteers Needed to Sell Donuts After Masses Volunteers sell donuts, bagels and cheese, and coffee and punch after the 7:30, 9 and 11 AM Sunday Masses as a fundraiser for the school. No experience necessary, just come and enjoy our customers! |
Varies | Jan Martin jmartinsfo@yahoo.com |
Liturgy |
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| Volunteer within St. Charles | Time Required | Contact |
| Liturgy Writers Needed Liturgy Writers prepare a presider's guide in outline format for Sunday and Holy Day Eucharistic Celebrations - the Mass. The liturgy writer needs to know the general outline of the Order of Mass, understand the church's liturgical calendar, and have good word-processing, e-mail and internet access skills. The liturgy based knowledge will be provided through a period of apprenticeship with an experienced Liturgy Writer. |
For existing volunteers this is a once a month assignment of 4-6 hours. Volunteers are asked to commit for at least a year of service. | Mike Doyle 202-528-2743 mdoyle67@verizon.net |
| Leaders Needed for 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. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate this very special time. |
About 10:45 AM -11:30 AM, one or more Sundays (during month or over the year--very flexible!) | Germaine Leahy (703) 525-3250 leahyhome@aol.com |
| Ushers Needed for Mass Ushers assist at the weekend liturgies by greeting people, helping them to find seats, coordinating the presentation of gifts, collecting the weekly offerings and distributing bulletins and other materials after Mass. |
Varies | Danny and Donna Murray 202-598-4521 dhmurray22@comcast.net |
| Flower Guild Flower Arrangers Members obtain and arrange flowers for the sanctuary and chapel. This group works closely with the Environment group on seasonal design and preparation. Need floral arrangers for weekly display work and also need special event help, e.g., First Communions, major seasons. |
Varies |
Meredith Scovill |
| Volunteers are Needed to Decorate the Sanctuary Members attend to the over-all décor of sanctuary and main worship space. They work with the Flower Guild and other ministries to create settings and artistic tone for each main liturgical season. Need décor volunteers for Advent and Christmas 2008, and to track décor displays for all seasons and liturgies. |
Varies by season. |
Janice Prisco Meredith Scovill |
| Volunteers are Needed to Coordinate Sound and Lights at
Mass Members coordinate needs and use of sound and lights at liturgies within the main worship space and provide liaison with the Facilities Committee for maintenance issues. Could use a sound system technician at each mass to deal with set-up and performance issues. |
Varies | Bob Wear 202-676-1394 (w) Robertkwear@cox.net |
| Lectors Needed Lectors proclaim the Scriptures at the weekend liturgies and other celebrations. Refresher training is done in the Fall and lector workshops and introductory training may be done in the Spring. |
New lectors are always welcome. Training is scheduled for 7:30 PM on Wed, 1 October. | Chris Gunther 202-516-4321 gunthercj@verizon.net |
| Sacristans Needed Sacristans assist with the preparations for the liturgies. Their duties involve: placing sacred vessels on credence tables before mass; supervising preparation of bread and wine for Eucharist; verifying presence of lectors & EMs prior to mass; activating sound system and lighting when necessary. |
Could use sacristan help at daily (9 AM) masses. | Sarah Banas 202-326-6492 sbanas@aaas.org |
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Choir and Music Ensemble Members Needed
These groups are always interested in attracting new members to their ministries. Good Choir members and instrumentalists are always welcome; several choir/ ensemble styles to choose from. |
Varies |
Mark Ohnmacht (9 AM Choir) Natalie Le (11 AM Ensemble) George Reyes (1 PM LAC-Spanish ensemble) Monica Perz-Waddington (6 PM Ensemble) Michael Leahy (Monthly Youth Liturgy - 4th Sunday of the month
at 6 PM Mass) |
| Eucharistic Ministers Needed Eucharistic Ministers, or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, assist with Communion at Sunday Masses as well as other times if they are interested: daily Masses, and Holy Days, share the Eucharist with the homebound, and provide Communion outside the Mass services at two local retirement centers. New individuals are required to attend Diocesan-sponsored training, usually held in April or May. |
New candidate EMs are always welcome. Training and commissioning will be done in April/ May of 2009. | Gerry Foley 301-717-0992 StCharlesEMs@hotmail.com |
Social Services and Emergency Needs |
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| Volunteer within St. Charles | Time Required | Contact |
| Crop Walk Volunteers
Needed We're looking for volunteers interested in helping the St. Charles Coordinator organize and obtain walkers for the annual 10k Arlington Crop Walk to be held Sat., Oct. 18. Interested persons will help with speaking after masses, sign-ups, etc. for this worthwhile event. |
Short-term commitment of a few Sundays and Sat., Oct. 18 from 8 AM - 12:00 noon. | Kate Morgan katemorgan24@gmail.com |
| Faith-Based Initiative Mentors Needed Be part of a team of 3-4 parishioners who work with a formerly incarcerated adult to help him/her transition well once they have been released. Responsibilities include 3-4 hour training session, meetings with client over a six month period, assist client with future plans, including occupational and personal goals, and help them hone their life skills in securing employment, housing and new relationships. |
Varies over a 6 month period. | Jo-Ann Duggan jduggan@stcharleschurch.org |
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Giving Tree Volunteers Needed
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Sundays 2 - 4 PM, Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2. Sorting gifts: Fri, Dec. 19, 6-9 PM Wrapping gifts: Sat, Dec. 20, 1-2:30 PM Pack gifts: Sat, Dec. 20, 1- 4 PM, Distribute gifts: Sun, Dec. 21, 2-4 PM |
Erin Devine 202-237-9274 erindevine@verizon.net |
| Homebound Ministry - Eucharistic Visit Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to distribute the Eucharist to homebound parishioners. |
Once a week. Scheduled at the convenience of the volunteer/ recipient. | Eleanor & Milt Werthmann 202-821-3483 MiltW37@aol.com |
| Homebound Ministry - Friendly Visitor Volunteers Needed Provides regular contact with homebound individuals through home visits or phone calls. |
1 hour per week. | Eleanor & Milt Werthmann 202-821-3483 MiltW37@aol.com |
| Homebound Ministry - Miscellaneous Assistance Volunteers
Needed - Occasional need for rides to run various errands. |
As needed. | Eleanor & Milt Werthmann 202-821-3483 |
| Homebound Ministry - Cards Volunteers Needed Greeting cards, get well cards, and seasonal cards are sent monthly. |
15 - 20 minutes per month. | Susan Miller smiller@usatoday.com |
| Electronic Prayer Tree Volunteers Needed Requests are received to pray for the needs of others. Coordinator will post requests electronically. |
30 to 60 minutes per month. Requires daily Email use. | Mary Rouleau 202-527-1063 prayer@stcharleschurch.org |
| Calling Prayer Tree Volunteers Needed For individuals who do not have internet access. Prayer requests are given to volunteer by telephone. |
Time required is about 30 to 60 minutes per month. | Camille Burruto 202-527-5997 |
| Senior Luncheon Volunteers Needed Every 3 or 4 months in conjunction with some Holy Day Masses, volunteers are needed for assistance with the lunch and rides for seniors who need transportation. |
Time required is about 3 to 4 hours one day every 3 or 4 months. | Norma Jimeno Canales 202-532-0702 njjcanales@cox.net |
| Funeral Liturgy Planning and Set Up Volunteers Needed Assist coordinator with planning the liturgy, preparing funeral programs, and setting up the day of the funeral. Set up would include greeting attendees and passing out funeral programs. |
about 1 hour per funeral. About 2 hours the day of the funeral | Nora Lawson 202-521-3530 nora_lawson@hotmail.com |
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Opportunities Outside of St. Charles
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Arlington Food Assistance Center - Volunteer Needed |
AFAC's "chicken packing team" meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 p.m. |
Jo Burns
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"It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving" — Mother Teresa
Contact David Theis at volunteers@stcharleschurch.org to publicize your volunteer opportunities. A job description template is also available.
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