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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
    • MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
    • SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
    • HISTORY
    • SCHOOL COMMISSION
    • ACCREDITATION
    • Parish Family 45 School Strategic Planning
    • JOB OPPORTUNITIES
  • PRESCHOOL
  • ACADEMICS
    • CURRICULUM
    • ACADEMIC LINKS
  • STUDENT LIFE
    • ACTIVITIES
    • SERVICE
    • MONTHLY VIRTUES
    • CYO
    • SCHOOL UNIFORM
    • EXTENDED CARE
    • SUMMER PROGRAM
  • PARENTS
    • RESOURCES, FORMS & PUBLICATIONS
    • PARENTS IN PRAYER
    • STUDENT & FAMILY WELLNESS
    • LUNCH PROGRAM
    • PTO
    • BEFORE YOU VOLUNTEER
    • SERVICE HOURS
    • CLOSURE INFORMATION
    • 5th Grade SignUp
  • ENROLLMENT
    • ADMISSIONS
    • CURRENT FAMILIES
    • VARIABLE TUITION & ASSISTANCE
  • SUPPORT
    • ANNUAL SCHOOL FUND
    • BUILDING FUTURES EVENT
    • COST-FREE SUPPORT
    • JOG-A-THON

FAMILY SERVICE HOURS

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St. Joseph Catholic School, as a ministry of the larger community of St. Joseph Parish, embraces service to the community. The success of our many activities and events are dependent upon the volunteer efforts of all parents.

To support the school with this commitment, each family contributes 30 service hours (20 hours for single parent families) to the school and parish. For those families receiving a St. Joseph Parish Benefit, 10 of the service hours must be in a Parish ministry. New Families: In your first year only, service hour commitment is reduced to 20 (15 for a single parent).
​Service Hours ​will be earned between June 1, 2026, and May 31, 2027.

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Log Service Hours in our new tracking system!

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All volunteers must have completed Virtus training and have a current background check on file before they may volunteer! Click here for details.
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Friday, October 9, is Sock Hop. Support this super fun PTO event - Sign up here!


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​​​After Mass Assistance
Our parish needs 4-6 people to help stuff pews in the coming weeks. If you are available Wednesday, 9/30, or Thursday, 10/15, after the morning Mass email Eileen and let me know. You will check in at the parish office and get directions on the day of service!

Food & Fellowship Volunteers NeededWe need assistance with Food & Fellowship resuming in September. If you can help, please email [email protected].
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Adorers/Substitute Adorers
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Committed Adorers are needed as well as additional substitutes. Contact Shirley Buckmier at [email protected]. You can choose hours that fit your schedule! (Personal Adoration does not count for Service Hours, only acting as a registered Adorer will count)

​Livestream and Screen Operators Needed

St. Joseph is in need of more Livestream and Screen Operators, especially at the 11:30 am Spanish Mass. If you are interested in serving, contact Cynthia, [email protected].

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​Church Cleaning & Altar Care 
Church cleaning takes place every other Friday from 8:15am to 9:00am. Volunteers complete light cleaning and general tidying. Questions, please call LeeAnn at (360) 921-4272. 
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Ushers, Greeters & More
St. Joseph Church is in need of ushers, greeters, and livestream operators for each of our Sunday Masses. Contact the parish office, 360-696-4407.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
Inspired by the Gospel values of charity and compassion for all, the Vancouver St. Vincent de Paul Society provides food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of assistance to people in need. To volunteer visit the SVDP website! 

​Golden Fellowship Support
Volunteers are needed to with the monthly Golden Fellowship luncheon. The luncheon is held on the third Wednesday of each month, January-May, 11:00am-1:30pm. Training and lunch provided. If interested, call the parish office, 360-696-4407.

Parish Family 45 Gardens 
​Parish and school families are invited to help. The time commitment is flexible and counts for parish or school share hours. The harvest is donated to St. Vincent de Paul for distribution to those in need in our local community. Click here to learn more!
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2026-2027 Service Hours: June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027

When you are ready to submit hours, log into Track it Forward and create an account. With this easy-to-use service hour tracking tool, parents can view their hours using the website OR the Track it Forward APP! 

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Get started here! 
  1. Select “Click here to register”
  2. “Create an account” and complete the information.
  3. Be sure to select your Household profile. 
  4. Your student’s high school graduation year? This is a way to organize our portal! Hint: if your child is in kindergarten, their graduation year is 2039! Adjust the year based on your youngest child’s grade. 
  5. Click “Sign Up”

Now enter your service hours earned! If you have already input hours on the temporary Google tracking form, you can simply enter them in Track it Forward. If you have questions, contact Eileen or Wendy.

  • If you have receipts for service hour credit ($25=1 hour), record on the online submission and submit receipts to the school office. You can send a photo of receipts to Wendy, [email protected].
  • If you wish to opt out of offering service hours to the community, you can pay $25/hour. Contact the school office.
  • Service hours not completed by May 31, 2027, will be charged at $25/hour to your Finalsite account. REMEMBER: our goal is family engagement, NOT to charge for hours! 
  • ​Parents, grandparents, and siblings (high school or older) are eligible to earn service hours.

HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday:
8:15 am - 3:15 pm
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Wednesday:
​8:15 am to 2:15 pm

Doors open at 8 am

TELEPHONE

360-696-2586

EMAIL

[email protected]