Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in being more involved at Saint Mark?

We have lots of great opportunities for you to volunteer! 


Please note: Going forward the CMG Connect Training (aka SAFE Environment) is REQUIRED for all Charlotte Diocese parishioner volunteers
who are 18 and older.  Please see this website for details: www.stmarknc.org/SAFE .  It only takes about 45 minutes and a background check (all is confidential). Please select Category G for Volunteer. It is good for all of us to be trained to be aware and recognize any potential risk of harm to our children.
Please contact Kelly Hammock at kelly.hammock@stmarknc.org for any additional questions or clarification.

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Families Forward Charlotte - support from the St. Mark community helps this organization reach caring individuals who are ready to make a difference.
They are hosting brief Volunteer Interest Zoom sessions for anyone curious about becoming a Family Liaison or supporting in other ways, such as child watch or event volunteering. Each session is just around 20 minutes. Here is the link to register:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AFAC23A2FECE9-45934120-volunteer#/ . Please note: Family Liaisons are individuals, families, or a pair of local community members who make a direct impact on Charlotte through cultivating relationships with families who demonstrate a strong need for change. Through this volunteer role, Family Liaisons support families by helping them set life goals and guiding them through their journey towards long-term stability. Attend a brief Zoom meeting to better understand Families Forward and the Liaison role. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Emma Privitera, our Volunteer and Partnerships Coordinator, at emma@familiesforwardclt.org

Martha and Mary cleaning chapel ministry - we are in need of a few more volunteers that can help out (maybe every few months). We have a great team but can always use a few more people. We clean the chapel every Wednesday from 3 pm - 4 pm when we close the chapel at that time, cover the Monstrance and clean. If you are interested in helping out please contact Donna Fodale at donna.fodale@stmarknc.org.  Thank you!

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VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY: These opportunities are in our local area.


Angels & Sparrows Reading Buddy Substitute: Reading Buddies working with a small group of pre-k – 2nd graders on literacy-based activities. This includes theme-driven read-alouds, worksheets, and art projects. Reading Buddy Substitutes fill-in for our weekly volunteers who have to miss a shift. Volunteer shifts occur Monday - Thursday from 6:00p - 7:00p each week. Substitutes can choose to fill-in at their convenience on evenings that work best for their schedule. Please email Traci Panik (traci@angelsandsparrows.org) to learn more.
 
Angels & Sparrows Pathway Teen Pilot Program: Serves middle and high school students, will pilot a volunteer initiative this fall with plans to build out more specialized roles in the spring and beyond. Volunteer spots will be available M-Th from 6:00p – 7:00p. This is NOT weekly, rather, a schedule will be released via SignUp Genius so you can select nights at your convenience. Please email Traci Panik (traci@angelsandsparrows.org) to learn more about this exciting new Pathway volunteer opportunity.

Hope House Ministry: Volunteers are always needed at Hope House. Some of the many ways to serve include making a weekly meal on Thursday nights, welcoming new families by helping in the creation of welcome baskets, organizing a room for a new move-in, and tutoring children and teens often not up to their grade level in basic skills especially reading. Other ways to volunteer include gardening, lawn maintenance and hosting an outdoor barbeque and organizing games in good weather. Anyone interested in volunteering can reach out to the volunteer coordinator Paula McGroarty at: volunteer@hopehousefoundation.org or joanlesch@yahoo.com or (516) 238-1007. 

Healed and Restored Ministry: the food pantry at this ministry is in dire need of new donations for the summer heat – please help if you can!  Donations of canned fruits, vegetables, soup or beans are always in need. Also canned dairy or canned meats are very much in need. Also dry goods (cereal, oatmeal, pastas, rice, lentils, nut butters, nuts, seeds, trail mix, granola bars).  Finally Non-food items are helpful (paper products, hygiene products, cleaning products. For a full list of all needed items in English or Spanish please ...  Click here for a donation list. Contact Elza Spaedy at info@healedandrestored.org for drop-off location/times for the food pantry or if you have any questions or need additional details.


Sleep In Heavenly Peace:  SIHP builds beds from scratch, for children in the Iredell County area. Note: "build days" start at 9am, however, if you can volunteer for any portion of the day that is fine. To volunteer please use the: SIGN-UP page. We look forward to seeing you and working together to meet our mission: No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town! Remember to bring your own lunch. No experience required, must be with an adult guardian if less than 18 years old.  No SAFE Environment requirement necessary. For more info please call or email Tom Vernarsky at 812-204-3946 for details (or TomVernarsky@gmail.com).  **Students over the age of 12 are welcome!


Habitat for Humanity:  We are helping Habitat for Humanity in Cabarrus County build 3 houses in Concord on weekdays.  No construction experience is required, we will train you for the various tasks of the day. Volunteers must be over the age of 16. No SAFE Environment requirement necessary. Please call or email Tom Vernarsky at 812-204-3946 for details (or tomvernarsky@gmail.com).


Men's Shelter: Men's Shelter of Charlotte, (now known as Roof Above) works to end homelessness.  St. Mark volunteers serve meals monthly.  On the second Wednesday of every month we prepare, cook and serve dinner to the residents of the located at 1210 North Tryon street in Charlotte. We usually arrive around 4:00 pm to prepare the meal and serve promptly at 6:00 lasting until around 7:30. The residents cleanup so we can leave right after. We typically serve around 125 gentlemen.   For more information, contact Carol Palillo, cpalillo1@gmail.com or (704) 363-4128.

Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center Bike Shop  (neighborhoodcc.org): CARE Center Bike Shop works on Tuesdays 5-7 pm and Saturday 10 am -12 noon to help local neighborhood children build bikes.  After contributing a certain number of hours, the children are allowed to keep the bike!  No technical knowledge required, they can train you on the tasks.  Just a desire to work with children – Habla español is a plus!!! Contact Bob Langbo for information,  rwlangbo@outlook.com.  Students Welcome with adult guardian if under 18!

Cornelius Neighborhood CARE: this organization provides a monthly food pantry for the large number of people they support throughout the year. Please donate if you can.

VOLUNTEER AT ST. MARK: These opportunities are ongoing through the year on our campus.


Social Committee:  This group coordinates social events for the parish and helps setup and serve refreshments at events.  For more information, please contact Debbie Fishbaugh at dafishbaugh@gmail.com. **Students Grades 9-12 Welcome!

Greeters: Greeters welcome everyone attending Saturday and Sunday Masses with a smile and hello. They open doors, distribute Bulletins, and answer simple questions. All that is needed is a positive attitude and a friendly face. Greeters are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass, and serve 1-2 weekends a month.  Anyone is welcome to be a greeter, couples, families, and middle or high school students. Training will be provided to those interested. For more information , please contact Lisa Yelanich at lyelanich@gmail.com. **Students Grades 6-12 Welcome!

Ushers: Ushers are responsible for seating parishioners, collecting offertory, counting parishioner attendance, helping with Communion, and distributing Bulletins after Mass has ended. Ushers must be 16 years and older, and dressed in Mass attire with a name tag. If you'd like to be an Usher, contact Chris Lemke at Lemkecj@gmail.com or (704) 604-4395.  **Students Grades 9-12 Welcome!

Need for Adult Ushers at 5:00 Mass on Sundays  If you normally attend this Mass and are willing to help us periodically, please let us know. You can receive the simple training at the first Mass in which you serve. It is important that we have multiple adults to allow for a rotating schedule and not put all of the effort on one or two adults. Due to SAFE regulations and the money handling after the collection, it is important to have 2 adults serving as ushers along with the youth ushers. Thank you very much for volunteering to help us. Please find Richard Clancey in the Narthex before the Mass (he is usually serving) or email him at rcclancey@gmail.com if any questions. Thank you!


Stewardship Committee: This committee spearheads the promotion of stewardship in the parish through various programs and events. For more information please visit the Stewardship Committee web page.

Perpetual Adoration: Our Lord is waiting to spend an hour with you each week. You are invited to sign up for a weekly holy hour. Our goal is to have at least 2 weekly adorers per holy hour, however all hours are “open”. Please use the Adoration web page for signup.

St. Mark Family Ministry:  Our mission is to bring Catholic families together in fellowship to grow spiritually, connect and build friendships, and serve others in our community. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Michelle Suarez at family.ministry@stmarknc.org

Lectors: Assignment and training of lectors for all regular and Holy Day Masses.  If you are interested in learning more, please  contact David Haines at tvdavidh@gmail.com

Eucharistic Ministry: Assignment and training of Extraordinary Ministers of Communion for all Masses including Holy Day Masses. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ralph Wearsch at rwearsch.em@gmail.com, (704) 906-7031

Gardening and Grounds Ministry: This ministry provides the opportunity to Serve one Another and encourage Growth in Christ with no set schedule for working on the grounds, no regular meetings, and the ability to work outside. Everyone can work according to their own schedules, any time or day.  The work is relatively easy, it's outside, and can rack up a lot of service hours pretty quickly. Those interested in volunteering with the Gardening and Grounds Ministry should contact Debbie Hains at debbiehains@gmail.com. (** Students grades 9-12 are welcome!)


Parking Assistants for Sunday masses
Have you been wanting to volunteer your time at St. Mark but are too busy during the week? Consider joining our parking team! Volunteer slots occur 45 minutes prior to Mass and end 30 minutes after Mass. You can attend Mass in between. The goal is for each volunteer to only work 1 mass per month. The parking team is vital to the safety of our parishioners and faith formation students each week. It’s a great way to get involved in the parish. Volunteers must be 18 years and older. Training and orange vest provided!  Please contact Keith Cosby at mkcosby@gmail.com  or via text or phone call to 980-722-0698. Thank you so much, in advance, for your assistance.

Martha and Mary cleaning chapel ministry - we are in need of a few more volunteers that can help out (maybe every few months). We have a great team but can always use a few more people. We clean the chapel every Wednesday from 3 pm - 4 pm when we close the chapel at that time, cover the Monstrance and clean. If you are interested in helping out please contact Donna Fodale at donna.fodale@stmarknc.org.  Thank you!