St. Vincent de Paul Women’s Guild Volunteer Opportunities For it is in giving that we receive…St. Francis of Assisi

St. Vincent de Paul parish and school cannot function without the physical and spiritual support of its members. All are encouraged to volunteer for at least three hours throughout the year. Many hands lighten the load for all. Plus, it is a great way to get involved and acquainted with your fellow parishioners and/or child’s classmates and teachers. Please cross reference the Women’s Guild calendar for specific dates.



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Women’s Guild Events:

Fall Social – Kick off the school year right. Fun for everyone...food, games, live band and more! Many volunteers are needed for this fun family event.

Holiday Bazaar – Saturday in November 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Guild’s main fundraiser!

This is the guild’s largest event of the year. The Parish Hall is transformed into the Holidays to help you get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. Many one-of-a-kind items are available. Come have lunch, shop and bid on fantastic silent auction items. There is even a place for the kids to play!

Please check below your area(s) of interest. If you’re not sure what something entails, please make a note and we’ll contact you to discuss - no obligation!

Work the day of the bazaar
Help set-up (usually the Wednesday, Thursday & Friday prior). Any amount of time is appreciated.
Craft Boutique: Share your creative talents by making things to sell, decorating trees, etc. Help set-up and price items.
Solicitation Committee Member: Contacting businesses for donations for Silent Auction and Raffle.
Committee Member: Support Chairperson in any of the following areas…please circle area of interest:
Silent Auction, Bakery, Raffle, Basket Boutique, North Pole, Craft Boutique, Publicity, Decorating
Committee Chairperson or Co-Chair for future bazaars.

Women’s Holiday Mass & Dinner – (Thursday evening in December) The Holiday Mass and Dinner is a wonderful evening to enjoy fellowship and celebrate Christ. Mass is celebrated in the Parish Hall followed by a catered dinner. This is one of the most popular events of the year. Helpers are needed to assist chairpersons for this event.

Chili Supper – (Friday night of Catholic Schools Week) Start Catholic Schools week with a family dinner at the Parish Hall. Many volunteers are needed to help in working the different stations at this event.

Fish Fry – St Vincent offers one fish fry during the Lenten season.

Spring Social – Helpers are needed to assist chairpersons for this event.

Parish Volunteers:

Altar Helper - clean the church after 8:00 am Mass on Saturday mornings

Funeral Luncheon Helper - provide a dish or help serve funeral luncheons for the parish (volunteers are rotated)

Christmas Giving Tree - help maintain tree with tags in the back of church, sort gifts and assist with distribution of gifts

New Member Mentor - a new program designed to welcome everyone: singles, young couples, school & CCD families

Planters & Pruners - help plant flowers, edge sidewalks, pull weeds, etc.

School Volunteers:

Room Parent - assist teacher with parties, fieldtrips and special events

Room Parent Helper - assist teacher with classroom duties or room parent with special events


Copy Person - photocopy for given teacher as needed, usually in the AM

Picture Person - Present artist of the month & related project, grades K-5. No artistic talents required! FUN!


Chess Club Helper - assist the chess club coordinator at chess club meetings after school

Scout Leader/Helper - indicate grade level, boy/girl

Soup Kitchen Driver - take four 7th graders to the soup kitchen each Wednesday (volunteers are alternated)

P.E. Helper - help count roller skating money and Jump Rope for Heart money

* Mileage Club is a fitness program sponsored by the PE department. Students run/walk laps around the parking lot during their lunch recess. Volunteers supervise/punch cards for students in grades K-5 as they complete their laps. Held M/W/F for 6 weeks in the fall and 6 weeks in the spring, weather permitting. Volunteers typically scheduled for 1 day per week.
Mileage Club Chairman -organize volunteers, collect class sheets & summarize class & individual totals once in the fall & once in the spring, buy (with money provided) prizes for the year end assembly.

Mileage Club Card Punchers - needed M/W/F fall and spring 11:15- 1:00 (see above)