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VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING & SHARING YOUR TIME & TALENTS!  All volunteers who are working with students are REQUIRED to have a background check on file with the school, and complete the VIRTUS Safe Environment class organized by the Seattle Archdiocese.  Please CLICK HERE to link to the current Volunteer Requirements.
 
 
 
For an overview of school events and activities that you can volunteer at, please refer to the Volunteer Opportunities Overview (linked).
 
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MORNING CARPOOL:  Help out our Morning Dream Team!  We begin at 8:05 am (you're coming to school anyway).  Help greet families, open car doors if needed, and stack cones at the end of carpool -- around 8:40 am.  This satisfies your General Volunteer requirements if done consistently.  Please CLICK HERE (linked) for details and to sign up.  Questions?  Please contact Ms. Nason at [email protected].
 
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DECATHLON POWER TEAM:  Assistants needed to help prep our 6th-8th Grade Decathlon team for the March 2025 competition.  Last year was our first, and our team left with multiple awards.  Mrs. Pierce is looking for volunteers who can help her on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3 pm to 4:15 pm.  This will satisfy 2 hours of General Volunteer requirements for each meeting.  Please CLICK HERE (linked) for details and to sign up.  Questions?  Please contact Ms. Pierce at [email protected].
 
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HOMEWORK CLUB:  Helpers needed to monitor and assist students in Homework Club.  Multiple days available, and your student(s) can attend EDP free of charge while you are here!  Two (2) people per day needed -- Monday - Thursday.  Please CLICK HERE for details and to sign up.  This commitment will satisfy all your General volunteer hours.  Questions?  Please contact Anita Aleaga, EDP Director at 206-619-2686.
 
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FRIDAY FAMILY ENVELOPE STUFFER:  Friday mornings, beginning at 8:45 am.  Help out in the office stuffing family envelopes.  This can be anywhere between 1-2 hours depending on the number of flyers, etc.  This contributes to your General Volunteer hours -- please CLICK HERE for dates & details.  Questions?  Contact Ms. Nason in the school office at 206-243-5690.
 
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CYO -- GETTING READY FOR BASKETBALL:  Help our teams get ready for the Basketball season!  These hours contribute to your General volunteer requirements.
  • Uniforms:  Wash, dry, inventory the team uniforms
  • Photography:  Take team photos, action shots -- let your inner Phillipe Helmsman shine!
 
Questions or to volunteer -- please contact Brieana Paice ([email protected]) or the school office at 206-243-5690.
 
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LIBRARY HELP FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER:  Help out Ms. Bellamy in the Library. Extra hands are needed for various projects, and assisting during 1st grade library time.  Please CLICK HERE for details and to sign up.  Questions?  Contact Ms. Bellamy or call the school office at 206-243-5690.
 
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PARISH BAZAAR:  Saturday, November 23rd, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Our annual event is FABULOUS!  Volunteers needed -- adults and 7th/8th grade students!  These contribute to your Fundraising volunteer commitment (middle school - this contributes to your community volunteer requirements).  Helpers needed for PR (from home), cooking (baking or cooking soup), helping vendors to their assigned locations, and clean up.  This is a wonderful holiday tradition that you don't want to miss!  CLICK HERE to sign up for Holiday Fair help like getting vendors in place and Bake sale.  Do you like cooking?  CLICK HERE to help with the Soup Kitchen -- recipe included.
 
SANTA will be coming!!  Come and get your holiday photos taken and enjoy a lovely chat with Santa!  Sign ups available (linked) if you are tight on time or walk in’s welcome. Photos will be digitally sent to you from our professional photographer! This special Santa is not to be missed. * 2 volunteers needed - sign up here (linked).
 
Questions?  Please contact our bazaar coordinators at [email protected] or give the school office a call at 206-243-5690.
 
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GREENERY SALE: Join in our annual Holiday Greenery Sale!  Looking for Fundraising Hours - look no further!  Help take orders at mass and the Holiday Bazaar, organize greenery, and distribute orders at Unity Place. SIGN UP HERE to grab a spot!  If you have any questions, please contact MacKinlee Reed, Greenery Sale Coordinator.  Don't forget to share the Greenery order form (linked) with family and friends. Orders are due by November 25th and 9 PM, and pickup is December 5-7th at Unity Place.
 
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SCHOOL MUSICAL - FINDING NEMO, JR.:  Swim in the great wide ocean with our middle schoolers!  Practices are on, and we can use your help getting our underwater southern-hemisphere stage ready!  CLICK HERE to see details and to sign up.  Parent volunteers are needed for costuming, props, raffle baskets, ticket sales and more.  Showtime is February 28th and March 1st.  Questions?  Please contact Ms. Loftus. 
 
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CYO -- PLAN THE DADDY+DAUGHTER DANCE.  We are thrilled to announce a brand-new event this year – our first-ever Daddy-Daughter Dance scheduled for February!  We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our planning committee. Your time, creativity, and dedication will be invaluable in organizing this special fundraiser.  Whether you can help with decorations, ticket sales, refreshments, theme or entertainment, we have a role for you!  Join Us: If you are interested, please contact Brieana Paice at [email protected].  Thank you for your support and dedication to making the inaugural St. Francis CYO Daddy-Daughter Dance a success.
 
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SCRIP PROGRAM:  Volunteer to sell/organize SCRIP!  These contribute to your Fundraising volunteer hours.  SCRIP Info Form (linked)  Questions?  Please contact our coordinators at [email protected].
 
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MUSIC MINISTRY:  Our church choir is meeting for rehearsals again and we are welcoming anyone who would like to join us!  Our rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:00pm (2-3 times a month) and we typically sing at 10:00 mass (2-3 times a month).  Your time contributes to your General volunteer hours.  If you are interested, please email Denise Duque for details and a rehearsal/Mass schedule.
 
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EVERY LITTLE BIT CAN HELP (ELBCH):  ELBCH responds to requests for assistance from several charitable organizations including Catholic Community Services and St. Vincent de Paul conferences. Whether providing a replacement recliner or furnishing an entire apartment, our aim is to respond quickly by finding and delivering the items to fill the need.  To continue this work, ELBCH is seeking: volunteers including those interested in leading the ministry into the future, financial support, item donations of lightly used furniture and household goods, and warehouse space.  Volunteering with ELBCH contributes to General volunteer hours.
 
Please click below to read more about the work of the group.
 
ELBCH has a mission to help those in need - emerging from homelessness or a similar life transition. When moving into new living quarters, the goal is to transform empty space into living space, to help our clients create a home using donated furniture and household goods through a process that grants individuality, dignity, and choice to each client.
 
ELBCH responds to requests for assistance from several charitable organizations including Catholic Community Services and St. Vincent de Paul conferences. Whether providing a replacement recliner or furnishing an entire apartment, our aim is to respond quickly by finding and delivering the items to fill the need.
 
To continue this work, ELBCH is seeking: volunteers including those interested in leading the ministry into the future, financial support, item donations of lightly used furniture and household goods, and warehouse space.
 
Volunteers: ELBCH is looking for energetic volunteers to help with furniture pickup & delivery. Personal vehicles and trucks are used. ELBCH is also a seeking volunteers to provide new energy and fresh ideas to help lead ELBCH to become a thriving and sustainable ministry.
Financial Support: Financial donations (c/o St. Francis of Assisi Parish) will help to pay the rent and expenses for our small furniture warehouse, as well as the monthly meal that we prepare for the Junction Point shelter. Online donations may be made via the St. Francis of Assisi Parish web site, noting “ELBCH” when specifying the purpose of the donation. Financial donations may also be dropped off at the Parish Office.
Warehouse Space: ELBCH is looking for a new location for our furniture warehouse, approximately 2,000 square feet. Additional space will be required to support an expansion of our services.
Donations: Donations of furniture and household goods are needed. ELBCH accepts lightly used furniture, small appliances, kitchenware, and other household items, including beds and clean bedding (no tears or stains). There are two rules of thumb: “What would I need?” If I was moving into an empty studio or 1-bedroom apartment, as well as “Is it in good enough condition that I would consider giving it to a friend or a family member?” Donated items may be dropped off or picked up by prior arrangement.
 
Anyone interested in this group can contact Recy Tunay in the Parish office and she'll connect them with Mark Smith.
 
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If you have questions, please contact the school office at 206-243-5690.

Thank you so much for the time you give our school.