WHAT ARE SHARE HOURS?
St. Joseph Catholic School, as a ministry of the larger community of St. Joseph Parish, embraces stewardship in the form of contributing our time, talent, and treasure. Its success is dependent upon the volunteer efforts of the parent and parish community.
To support the school with this commitment, each family contributes 30 share hours (20 hours for single parent families) of their time and talent to the school and parish (For those families receiving a subsidy from St. Joseph Parish, 10 of the 30 (20) share hours must be in a Church ministry). New Families: In your first year only, the hours are reduced to 20 (15 for a single parent) in order to allow time to get to know the school community.
St. Joseph Catholic School, as a ministry of the larger community of St. Joseph Parish, embraces stewardship in the form of contributing our time, talent, and treasure. Its success is dependent upon the volunteer efforts of the parent and parish community.
To support the school with this commitment, each family contributes 30 share hours (20 hours for single parent families) of their time and talent to the school and parish (For those families receiving a subsidy from St. Joseph Parish, 10 of the 30 (20) share hours must be in a Church ministry). New Families: In your first year only, the hours are reduced to 20 (15 for a single parent) in order to allow time to get to know the school community.
CURRENT SHARE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES:
Spirit Wear Sales Spread Cardinal Spirit!
Spring Parish Volunteer Workday (counts for school or parish hours)
St. Peter's Fire - Sign up for an hour time slot here. (counts for school or parish hours)
Lenten Soup Supper & Stations (counts for school or parish hours)
CYO Volunteer Opportunities Sell concessions or collect gate fee while you root on your Cardinals! (counts for school Share Hours)
Recess Volunteer
Help supervise during 1st-8th grade recess. Email Eileen Sherrill if you would like more information. Volunteers must be current on VIRTUS certification and a current background check in place.
Kindergarten Lunch & Recess
We always need help with kindergarten lunch, contact Mrs. Barbieri or Mrs. Stone to schedule.
Parish Share Hour Opportunities:
Parish Share Hour Opportunity
Volunteers are needed to wash dishes for the monthly Golden Fellowship luncheon. The luncheon is held on the third Wednesday of each month, January-May, 11:00am-1:30pm. Volunteer for one or more months. Training and lunch provided. If interested in earning these hours call the parish office, 360-696-4407.
Church Cleaning Volunteer Ministry
Church cleaning takes place every other Friday from 8:15am to 9:00am. Volunteers are needed to dust, polish windows, sweep, vacuum and complete general tidying. Please drop by the church at 8:15am on any of the following Fridays. If you have any questions, please call LeeAnn at (360) 921-4272. Upcoming Dates: January 19.
Food & Fellowship Volunteers Needed
Seeking volunteers to help with Food and Fellowship at the 5pm Mass. You can help for the entire event or 4–4:50pm for food prep and set up, or 6-7:45pm for service and clean up. Contact Ginny Maloney at maloney802@hotmail.com, or 360 607 6715.
Altar Care Society
If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Leann Conway at 360-921-4272.
Parish Garden Volunteers
Do you have a green thumb or just enjoy working outdoors? The Parish Garden needs you! Parish and school families are invited to help. The time commitment is flexible and counts for parish or school share hours. The harvest from the garden is donated to St. Vincent de Paul for distribution to those in need in our local community. The season runs from spring until late fall. For more information, please contact Anne Stephens at amberhillanne@live.com.
Prepare & Serve a Monthly Meal for Bertha’s Place
Join a group of parishioners to help prepare and serve meals to residents at Vancouver’s two newest shelters: Bertha’s Place and Bertha’s Too. These shelters, operated by Catholic Community Services, offer shelter and services to about 90 women, couples, and people over 55. Volunteers will prepare, transport, and serve a meal once a month for the people at each shelter. For more information, contact Deacon Tom Hayward or Peggy Hayward, 360-696-447.
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.
Substitute Adorers
Committed Adorers are needed as well as additional substitutes for our Substitute List. If you were previously on our substitute list and would like to continue or if you are interested in starting, please contact Shirley Buckmier at jsbuck1192@comcast.net or 360-883-9333. You can choose hours that fit your schedule! (Personal Adoration does not count for Share Hours, only acting as a registered Adorer will count)
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Inspired by the Gospel values of charity and compassion for all, and in an effort to promote human dignity, the Vancouver St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference provides food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of assistance to people in need. To volunteer visit the SVDP website!
See all Parish Ministries
Spirit Wear Sales Spread Cardinal Spirit!
Spring Parish Volunteer Workday (counts for school or parish hours)
St. Peter's Fire - Sign up for an hour time slot here. (counts for school or parish hours)
Lenten Soup Supper & Stations (counts for school or parish hours)
CYO Volunteer Opportunities Sell concessions or collect gate fee while you root on your Cardinals! (counts for school Share Hours)
Recess Volunteer
Help supervise during 1st-8th grade recess. Email Eileen Sherrill if you would like more information. Volunteers must be current on VIRTUS certification and a current background check in place.
Kindergarten Lunch & Recess
We always need help with kindergarten lunch, contact Mrs. Barbieri or Mrs. Stone to schedule.
Parish Share Hour Opportunities:
Parish Share Hour Opportunity
Volunteers are needed to wash dishes for the monthly Golden Fellowship luncheon. The luncheon is held on the third Wednesday of each month, January-May, 11:00am-1:30pm. Volunteer for one or more months. Training and lunch provided. If interested in earning these hours call the parish office, 360-696-4407.
Church Cleaning Volunteer Ministry
Church cleaning takes place every other Friday from 8:15am to 9:00am. Volunteers are needed to dust, polish windows, sweep, vacuum and complete general tidying. Please drop by the church at 8:15am on any of the following Fridays. If you have any questions, please call LeeAnn at (360) 921-4272. Upcoming Dates: January 19.
Food & Fellowship Volunteers Needed
Seeking volunteers to help with Food and Fellowship at the 5pm Mass. You can help for the entire event or 4–4:50pm for food prep and set up, or 6-7:45pm for service and clean up. Contact Ginny Maloney at maloney802@hotmail.com, or 360 607 6715.
Altar Care Society
If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Leann Conway at 360-921-4272.
Parish Garden Volunteers
Do you have a green thumb or just enjoy working outdoors? The Parish Garden needs you! Parish and school families are invited to help. The time commitment is flexible and counts for parish or school share hours. The harvest from the garden is donated to St. Vincent de Paul for distribution to those in need in our local community. The season runs from spring until late fall. For more information, please contact Anne Stephens at amberhillanne@live.com.
Prepare & Serve a Monthly Meal for Bertha’s Place
Join a group of parishioners to help prepare and serve meals to residents at Vancouver’s two newest shelters: Bertha’s Place and Bertha’s Too. These shelters, operated by Catholic Community Services, offer shelter and services to about 90 women, couples, and people over 55. Volunteers will prepare, transport, and serve a meal once a month for the people at each shelter. For more information, contact Deacon Tom Hayward or Peggy Hayward, 360-696-447.
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.
Substitute Adorers
Committed Adorers are needed as well as additional substitutes for our Substitute List. If you were previously on our substitute list and would like to continue or if you are interested in starting, please contact Shirley Buckmier at jsbuck1192@comcast.net or 360-883-9333. You can choose hours that fit your schedule! (Personal Adoration does not count for Share Hours, only acting as a registered Adorer will count)
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Inspired by the Gospel values of charity and compassion for all, and in an effort to promote human dignity, the Vancouver St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference provides food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of assistance to people in need. To volunteer visit the SVDP website!
See all Parish Ministries
SHARE HOUR RESOURCES:
Share Hour Online Reporting Form
When you have hours to submit, you can complete the ONLINE form. If you will be including receipts for share hour credit, expenditures should be referenced on the online submission and receipts should be submitted to the school office.
If you purchase items for events or wish to opt out of giving share hours to the community, you can pay $25/hour.
Parish share hours can be completed in many different St. Joseph Parish ministries. Parents, grandparents, and siblings (high school or older) are eligible to work to earn share hours.
Share Hour Online Reporting Form
When you have hours to submit, you can complete the ONLINE form. If you will be including receipts for share hour credit, expenditures should be referenced on the online submission and receipts should be submitted to the school office.
If you purchase items for events or wish to opt out of giving share hours to the community, you can pay $25/hour.
Parish share hours can be completed in many different St. Joseph Parish ministries. Parents, grandparents, and siblings (high school or older) are eligible to work to earn share hours.