VOLUNTEER
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Learn about our Safe Environment policies here.
All Volunteers are required to complete the following:
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN (PGC) TRAINING
ALL volunteers must attend a VIRTUS training session for Protecting God's Children (PGC). This is a one time only requirement.
Several training sessions are available across the Diocese, with many Zoom options for convenience. Register for a session that fits your schedule.
Once all requirements are completed, you will receive an email to let you know everything has been completed.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH ST. MARY!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Adult & Child Faith Formation
Become a CGS Catechist or Aide
Ongoing
Support our growing Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) faith formation program! We currently offer CGS to over 300 students between the ages of 3-12. If you are interested in being trained as a catechist or serving as an aide in an atrium, please let us know.
OCIA Sponsors
Ongoing
We are seeking faithful parishioners to serve as sponsors for our OCIA candidates as they prepare to enter the Catholic Church. Sponsors walk alongside candidates as witnesses of faith, offering prayer, encouragement, and personal support during this sacred journey.
If you are a fully initiated Catholic, active in parish life, and at least 16 years old, you may be called to this meaningful role. Sponsors are asked to attend the Easter Vigil and select rites beforehand, and to remain a source of support even after the Vigil. Serving as a sponsor is a beautiful way to share your faith and help welcome new members into the life of the Church.
Outreach & Service
Support Local Foster Families: Alicia's Closet
Ongoing | First Sunday evenings
Foster families depend on strong community support, and Alicia’s Closet provides exactly that for foster parents in Delaware.
Alicia’s Closet relies on community volunteers to provide meals and childcare. The group meets on the first Sunday of each month from 4:10–6:45pm at Delaware City Vineyard Church. No training or certification is required, and even a few extra volunteers make a meaningful difference.
To help with meals or childcare, please sign up using the links below (select Delaware City Vineyard Church – first Sunday):
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Meal Signup
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Childcare Signup
Thank you for supporting those who care for our most vulnerable children.
Community Building & Hospitality
Join the School Parish Organization (SPO)
Ongoing | 1st Tuesdays at 5:30pm in Teacher's Lounge
Did you know our School Parish Organization helps bring many of our parish events to life? From the Ice Skate Party at the Chiller, Hallowed Hayride, Trunk-or-Treat, and Lehner’s Fall Picnic, to the Father-Daughter Dance and Mother-Son Bowling, SPO works behind the scenes to build community across St. Mary.
Right now, the group is made up primarily of school moms — and we would love broader parish representation. You don’t need to have a child in the school to join. If you care about building a vibrant, connected parish family, your voice and ideas matter.
We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM in the Teacher Lounge.
We’re especially hoping to plan a fun, parish-wide summer event, but we need fresh energy and new ideas to make it happen.
Come be part of it. Community doesn’t build itself. We build it together.
Rescue Project Child Care
December 5, 9
In order to offer childcare at Rescue Project, we will need two PGC-certified volunteers to sign up for each date. Please let us know if you can help! We will have access to the teacher's lounge for dinner and/or a movie, the school gym, as well as the playground (weather permitting).
Rescue Project Food
November 11
Help Feed the Mission
A meal can open the door to something much deeper.
The Rescue Project brings people together around a shared meal, conversation, prayer, and the story of the Gospel. With 75–100 people expected each week, providing dinner is an important part of creating a welcoming environment where people can connect and encounter Jesus.
You can help make a dinner possible by sponsoring the meal:
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$250–$300 provides a pizza and salad dinner
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$600 provides a larger meal, such as sandwiches or Chipotle
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Give any amount to help supplement a dinner. Invite friends, family, or another parishioner to join you, and together you can provide an entire meal.
Every gift helps create a place where relationships are formed, questions are explored, and people can encounter Christ. Thank you for helping feed both the people and the mission of The Rescue Project.
Feed our Teens
Nov. 29 | Jan. 17, 24, 31 | Feb 21, 28 | Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 16, 23
Signup to volunteer for a day/time. We need food for about 40 students.
Drop-off the meal at 5:30pm in the gym on your assigned date. Ryan will send further instructions to you once your chosen date gets closer. Thank you for your help!
Fundraising Support
There are not currently any volunteer opportunities under this category.