Volunteer
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10
Want to be a Shrine Volunteer?
There are many volunteer opportunities at the Shrine. Take a look at the list below and see what opportunity matches your interests, gifts and available time.
Adopt a Garden
Description
In your adopted garden plant, deadhead, weed, spread mulch.
Time
On your schedule, April – October
Adoration of the Bless Sacrament
Description
Spend 1 hour in prayer
Time
Every Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Altar Linen Care
Description
Washing, starching, and ironing for Mass
Time
May – September
Altar Servers
Description
Assist Father at the celebration of the Mass
Time
Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Sundays June through the first Sunday in September, Feast of St. Therese (Oct. 1), All Souls Day (Nov. 2)
Clean Cabins
Description
Sweep, vacuum, dust, wash windows, change linens
Time
As needed – if you leave us your phone number, we can call when there is a need and see if you are available.
Clean Chapel
Description
Vacuum, dust, wash windows
Time
December 23, Holy Thursday, Saturday before Memorial Day, Saturdays June thru the first Saturday of September, September 30, November 1
Cut Grass
Description
Trim lawn with push mower and cut lawn with riding lawn mower
Time
Every Saturday morning May – October
Eucharistic Ministers
Description
Offer the Cup to communicants at Mass
Time
Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Sundays June through the first Sunday in September, Feast of St. Therese (Oct. 1), All Souls Day (Nov. 2)
Fundraising
Description
Gather items for Auction (year around), talk to local companies about donating auction items (September – January), data input item descriptions into the auction database, take photos of donated items, create videos for online presentation (December – January)
Gardening
Description
Plant, deadhead, weed, spread mulch
Time
April – October
Lectors
Description
Read at Mass
Time
Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Sundays June through the first Sunday in September, Feast of St. Therese (Oct. 1), All Souls Day (Nov. 2)
Light Electrical
Description
Change out switches and sockets
Time
As needed – if you leave us your phone number, we can call when there is a need and see if you are available.
Light Plumbing
Description
Fix toilets, pipes, faucets, and showers
Time
As needed – if you leave us your phone number, we can call when there is a need and see if you are available.
Music Ministry
Description
Play music, sing, and lead others during Masses and celebrations
Time
Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Sundays June thru first Sunday in September, Feast of St. Therese (Oct. 1), All Souls Day (Nov. 2)
Paint
Description
Inside and outside touch-ups, paint rooms, refinish wood paneling
Time
As needed – if you leave us your phone number, we can call when there is a need and see if you are available.
Snow Plowing
Description
Plow Shrine roads
Time
As needed – if you leave us your phone number, we can call when there is a need and see if you are available.
Stock Gift Shop
Description
Unpack and mark items for sale, arrange items on display
Time
1 day per month April – October
Thursdays with St. Therese
Description
Plant, deadhead, weed, spread mulch
Time
Thursdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, April – October
Trail Upkeep and Maintenance
Description
Spread bark, build small bridges, lead teams of school volunteers in summer
Time
April – October or as needed when volunteer groups are in town
Ushers and Greeters
Description
Welcome people to Mass and hand them a bulletin. Help people find seating. Take up the collection during the offertory of the Mass.
Time
Christmas Eve, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Sundays June thru first Sunday in September, Feast of St. Therese (Oct. 1), All Souls Day (Nov. 2)
Wash Columbarium Units
Description
Wash down and rinse columbarium units.
Time
May 15 and August 15
Weedeat
Description
Weedeat campus
Time
Every other week April – October