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
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.
Volleyball Gym Coordinator Needed
Sept 6 - Oct 11| Saturdays
St. Mary Athletics is seeking a Volleyball Gym Coordinator for the upcoming CYO volleyball season (Sept 6 - Oct 11). This paid position ($50–$75 per Saturday) oversees gym setup, scorekeepers, concessions, game operations, and facility closing to help ensure a smooth, welcoming game day experience.
Church Cleaning Ministry
Ongoing | 2 hrs. every 4th Monday Morning
'For Our Father’s House' cleaning ministry is looking for a volunteer to help clean the church on the 4th Monday morning of every month. It takes less than two hours once a month working with two other volunteers to get the church picked up and back into shape after the weekend masses.
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International Celebration
Saturday, August 29
Help us bring our first International Celebration to life!
On Saturday, August 29, St. Mary will gather to celebrate the many cultures that make up our parish family through food, fellowship, personal testimonies, and square dancing. It will take many helping hands to make the evening welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
Whether you can greet guests, help serve food, host a continent table, assist with children's activities, or lend a hand with setup or cleanup, we'd love to have you on the team.
Thank you for sharing your time and talents as we celebrate the universal Church right here at St. Mary!
Fundraising Support
Marysville Balloon Festival
August 21-22 | 3 Hr. Shifts
Help support the Women of St. Mary and St. Mary Men's Group by volunteering at the Marysville Balloon Festival on Aug. 21–22. Three-hour parking shifts are available between 1:30–10:00pm, and your service can help raise up to $2,000 for these parish ministries. Sign up below. Thank you for supporting our parish through your time and service!