This page is designed for people looking for service opportunities for youth. Services will be listed with dates, times, locations, age requirements, and contact information. This page will be updated regularly with more opportunities as they come!

If you have a service opportunity that you'd like to share with our youth, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page!

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Description: The local Kiwanis pancake breakfast will be needing servers to assist at the meal.
Contact: Kristen Boll
Location: Avon Lake High School
Age: 6th grade and older
Dates/Times: Sunday 10/6, Students can work as many shifts as they would like.
                        Shifts are from 8am-11am, 9am-12pm, or 10am-1pm.

Parish Monthly Dinner/Breakfast
Description: Assisting at the monthy dinners or breakfasts by cleaning tables, replacing table settings, cleaning dishes, helping elderly guests carry trays, etc.
Contact: Michael Grecol
Location: St. Joseph Social Hall and Kitchen
Age: 6th grade and older
Dates/Times: Saturday from 5:00 - 8:15
            Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00
            Sunday from 11:30 - 3:00

Young Neighbors in Action 2019
Description: A week-long service trip where you connect with other teens from around the country.
Contact: Michael Grecol
Location: Will be announced soon
Age: 9th through 12th grade (2019-2020)
Dates/Times: End of June, 2020
Link: Link provided soon

Just 5 Days 2020
Description: A 5-day service trip to Michigan where you connect with other jr. high students from around the country.
Contact: Michael Grecol
Location: St. Joseph, MI
Age: 6th through 8th grade (2019-2020)
Dates/Times: July 2020
Link: Link provided soon

Elderly/Homebound Parishioner Assistance
Description: We have a number of parishioners that are unable to complete certain tasks, such as raking leaves or mowing grass. As these needs arise, we are always looking for people to help those of our community that need it. You would be very welcome to help just once or be added as a regular contact for when these needs do come up.
Contact: Lorrie Coughlin
Location: Varies depending on parishioner being assisted
Age: 6th grade and older (younger students would need parental supervision)
Dates/Times: Times vary depending on the need.

4th Friday Meal at St. Elizabeth Center

Description: Serving a meal, cafeteria-style, to the men residing at the St. Elizabeth Center. There will be a carpool from St. Joseph Parish that also transfers the meal from St. Joseph to the center.
Contact: Michael Grecol
Location: Drop off and pick up at St. Joseph Church (unless going directly to the center with a parent)
Age: 7th grade and older
Dates/Times: Every 4th Friday from 3:30-6:30

Mass Hospitality/Ushering
Description: Hospitality involves assisting parishioners, especially the elderly, before mass (opening doors, carrying umbrellas if needed, etc.), and distributing baskets during the offetory at Mass. Adult ushers would be present to guide the youth. You would be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to mass.
Contact: Michael Grecol
Location: St. Joseph Gathering Area
Age: 6th grade and older
Dates/Times: Any Saturday or Sunday before the 4:30pm (Sat.), 8:30am, 11:00am, and 5:00pm masses

Mass Lector/Cantor
Description: This position involves doing either a reading (lector) or singing (cantor) at mass. This is for those who are interested in sharing gifts of speaking or song to the parish and would like to help take a leadership role in worship. You would be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to mass.
Contact: Michael Grecol
Location: St. Joseph Gathering Area and Church
Age: 6th grade and older
Dates/Times: Any Saturday or Sunday before the 4:30pm (Sat.), 8:30am, 11:00am, and 5:00pm masses

St. Malachi Back Door Ministry
Description: The Back Door Ministry provides food to anyone that comes to the window between 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily 365 days a year (On Sundays or Holidays the window closes at 1:00 PM). Food donations are also always accepted and appreciated.
Contact: Raquel Jones
Location: St. Malachi Parish
                2459 Washington Ave.
                Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Age: No age limit, but must be able to work in a kitchen (with adult supervision).
Dates/Times: Volunteers are needed for morning (8:20 – 12:00) or afternoon shift (12:00 – 3:15)  365 days a year. Two volunteers work each shift.
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