Volunteer Opportunities

Advent Festival
A whole community event focused on advent.  There are craft tables for children, a holiday photo booth, refreshments, music and an advent wreath making station. Opportunities to help include: set up, clean up, assisting at craft tables, serving refreshments and other duties that arise. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Car Rally Scavenger Hunt
A whole community event focused on family fun for new parishioners (and old). Painted rocks with scripture search placed in prominent locations here on the westend for families to find and also discover many of our parks and special locations. Opportunities include: painting and preparing rocks/scripture, sitting with items to prevent being taken, and encouraging participation. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Lent Religious Art Festival
A whole community event focused on Lent and art. Much like our Advent festival, this differs in that it includes an art gallery set up. Opportunities include: set up, art arrangement/decor, kid’s craft assistance, refreshments, etc. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

The Welcoming Committee
Help keep St. Charles a welcoming environment. The second weekend of the month (excluding December) is our Welcome Weekend where a member of the parish helps those who would like to join the parish or have recently joined the parish. You will provide these folks with a welcome bag and a friendly face. All it takes is 15 minutes before and after your chosen Mass - one weekend per month. If you’re interested, please contact Jessica Quan at jquan@stcharlesb.org or call the parish office (253-564-5185).

Facilties Committee
Do you have extensive experience with the care and maintenance of large facilities? Would you like to share your knowledge to help keep the St. Charles campus among the best in the area? Consider joining our Factilities Committee. We will meet every other month to discuss everything from maintenance schedules to best practices for cleaning and repairs. This is more of an advisory role. Please contact Matt Jordan with interest at campusadmin@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3057.

Plumber
Are you a plumbing expert willing to assist with projects around the parish? We could use your help. Please contact Matt Jordan for more information at campusadmin@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3057.

Religious Education
Classes offered to children in preschool through 6th grade on Sundays after 10:00 mass. Classes go from September through April with holidays off. Opportunities include teaching, classroom assistance, office assistant and greeter. The best way to learn is to teach. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Bible Study
Bible study groups currently meet on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish center and Wednesday mornings from 9:45 (after daily mass) to 11:30 a.m. in the convent building  Topics vary. There is usually a fall session followed by a new Winter/Spring session.  Most courses are 8 to 10 weeks in length. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Catholic Book Club
This club meets 6 times a year on the last Wednesday of the month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov). Books are usually non fiction. Occasionally a good fiction read will come up.  Books will range in theological depth and content. We meet at 5:30p.m. for one hour to discuss our thoughts, insights and share fellowship. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Vacation Bible Camp
A one week, half day faith experience for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade - usually topic oriented. Opportunities include leadership in crafts, skits, games, music, snack and bible stations.  Set up, decorations, welcoming, clean up, food prep, craft supplies and other potential areas will need assistance or leadership. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Parish Library
St. Charles has a small library of various Catholic mediums that include books, dvd’s, and cd’s. There are items for children, teens and adults. Open on Sundays with Coffee and donuts or by appointment. Opportunities for service with the library include inventory help, logging in new items, and other library services. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Lenten Small Groups
The parish community is invited to form Small faith sharing groups during Lent to meet weekly, for 6 weeks, to discuss a book or chosen study program to enhance their Lenten experience. Opportunities include facilitating or hosting a small group, or just participating. Contact Jodie Clark at jclark@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3036.

Middle School Youth Group
6th through 8th graders meeting once a week September through May with potential summer activities to include mission or service. Opportunities to serve include content presentations, group facilitation, chaperoning, and other activities. Contact Alexa Weight at aweight@stcharlesb.org.

First Eucharist Preparation for children
Second graders  and older children who have missed out on preparation.  Opportunities to help include teaching, admin help, retreat set up, preparation and presentation, photography, and reception. Contact Alexa Weight at aweight@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3029.

First Reconciliation Preparation for children
Many of the same opportunities to help as listed above minus the retreat and photography. Memorable station activities at time of sacrament need assistance. Contact Alexa Weight at aweight@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3029.

Confirmation: Preparation for 6th through 12th graders
Opportunities include:  Core team members to assist with retreats, meeting nights and youth activities. Contact Alexa Weight at aweight@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3029.

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound
Bring God's love and Jesus in the Eucharist to the sick, the elderly and the homebound. We need ministers of compassion who can go out about once per week for visits. Training is required and provided, as well as a background check and Safe Environment training. Contact Jessica Quan at jquan@stcharlesb.org to discuss how you can become involved.

Funeral Reception Ministry
Provides receptions for families who have a funeral at St. Charles. There are opportunities to assist with set-up, serving and clean-up. This ministry group also prays for the families who have experienced loss. Please contact Tom East for more information at teast@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3037.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
This community meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center from August through May. There are opportunities to be part of the team, to be a sponsor, and to be part of our prayer support for this community. Please contact Tom East for more information at teast@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3037.

The Rosary Prayer Ministry
This group meets Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Convent Chapel and prays the rosary Monday through Friday after the daily Mass. All are welcome to join this community in prayer. Rosaries, resources and support are available if you are unfamiliar with this beautiful prayer form. Please contact Tom East for more information at teast@stcharlesb.org or 253-564-5185 x3037.

The Streaming Team
We are looking for volunteers who are tech savvy and love the idea of bringing Mass to those who are unable to join us in person. If interested, contact Jessica Quan at jquan@stcharlesb.org.