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.
Upcoming Zoom Sessions:
June 13 & 16
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
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Volunteer for the Festival
June 19 & 20 | 4pm-11pm
WE NEED YOU! Many hands make light work! Please come to help set up OUR WONDERFUL FESTIVAL. Help is needed to carrying things up from the basement, setting up tables, chairs, tents, games and more! Any time you can give will be greatly appreciated. If you have a student or you are a student needing service hours this is a great way to complete those hours. Thank you!
Donate to the Bake Sale
We need our pastry chefs to find those recipes and get them out and ready to start baking.
The Bereavement Ministry is in charge of the Bake Sale. We need baked goods of all kinds, including: cookies, brownies, pies, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, bars, chocolate covered pretzels, puppy chow, chex mix, popcorn, muffins, rolls, breads, and even healthy/fruit options.
We also need nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and other allergy-friendly items as well.
You name it, we will take it!
Donate to the Silent Auction
We are seeking a variety of donations to make the 2026 St. Mary Festival Silent Auction a success! No item is too big or small. Every contribution makes a difference!
Popular donations include: gift cards, themed baskets, event tickets, unique experiences, handmade items, weekend getaways, spa days, art supplies, sports equipment, outdoor entertainment, museum passes, and company services.
Thank you!
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.
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.
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.