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St. Francis de Sales (SFDS) - Abingdon, Maryland
SFDS > Service > Volunteer

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT ST. FRANCIS!
Consider sharing your gifts of time and talent. Here are some of the many ways you can make a difference. If you would like more detailed information on the volunteer areas listed below, please go to our Ministry Minutes webpage. If you would like the opportunity to help us to fulfill our mission of evangelism, liturgy, education, service and stewardship, please consider volunteering in any capacity below. In some cases, a volunteer application form is required as well as a background check. To know more about the various opportunities to serve the Church of St. Francis de Sales, call the Parish Office at 410-676-5119.
 

Talents of Service

  1. Prepare Food  
  2. Serve Food
  3. Hospitality/Set-up/Clean-Up    
  4. Help with Church Picnic
  5. Organize Sports Activities        
  6. Food Bank Volunteer
  7. Make Phone Calls       
  8. Garden Helper
  9. Chaperone Youth Events         
  10. Prayer Line Volunteer
  11. Homeless Shelter Volunteer     
  12. Provide Food for Events
  13. Visit Sick or Homebound         
  14. Nursing Home Visitation
  15. Clean Church  
  16. Donut Sunday Helper        

Talents of Skill

  1. Church Counter 
  2. Financial Committee
  3. Prepare Written Materials
  4. Calligraphy Support
  5. Photographic Support
  6. Create Invitations or Cards
  7. Create Banners            
  8. Type/Enter Data
  9. Maintain Web Site       
  10. Stuff Envelopes
  11. Collate Printed Materials          
  12. Provide Computer Support
  13. Prepare Mailings          
  14. Stuff Bulletins
  15. Create Posters/Artwork           
  16. Paint
  17. Perform Mechanical Work       
  18. Carpentry
  19. Provide Electrical Expertise      
  20. Provide Plumbing Expertise
  21. Remove Snow
  22. Climb Ladders
  23. Arrange Flowers          
  24. Sew
  25. Participate in Arts/Crafts          
  26. Put Up/Take Down Decorations
  27. Administrative Assistance
  28. Assist with Law Enforcement
  29. Provide Medical Expertise         
  30. Money Solicitation        
  31. Public Relations
  32. Marketing Assistance     

Liturgical Support

  1. Liturgy Committee       
  2. Prepare Altar
  3. Lector 
  4. Usher
  5. Altar Server     
  6. Sing in Choir
  7. Instrumentalist  
  8. Eucharistic Minister
  9. Cantor 
  10. Handbell Choir
  11. Children’s Choir          
  12. Greeters
  13. Take communion to the sick/homebound
  14. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leader

Talents of Education/Evangelism

  1. Religious Education Teacher – Elementary, Middle/High School
  2. Religious Education Presentor – Adults
  3. Marriage Preparation/ Wedding Planning
  4. Greet Worshippers
  5. Contact/Help with New Member Ministry
  6. Maintain Bulletin Boards (s)
  7. Communicate Stewardship
  8. Work with Confirmation Students
  9. RCIA Sponsor
  10. RCIA Dismissal Catechist
  11. RCIA Catechumenate Presentor
  12. Christian Reflection Group Facilitator/Host
  13. Adult Speakers – Special Interest

Thank you for whatever contribution you are able to make!