St. B’s Independence Day Potluck Celebration Needs Volunteers! Sunday, June 30, is our Independence Day Potluck, and we need your help to make it unforgettable! Volunteer opportunities include greeting, assisting with basic kitchen tasks, leading activities, and helping with setup/take down. Come be a part of the fun and contribute to our festive gathering! Sign up now to lend a hand and make this event a success. Email [email protected] to sign up. Service hrs. available.
Spread Smiles with Yarn Characters! We're looking for volunteers to create adorable yarn characters for Meals on Wheels clients. Craft kits available for pickup and the project can be completed at home, please call ahead. This fun craft is perfect for elementary-aged kids, teens and adults. Your handmade creations will bring joy and brighten the day of those who are shut-in. Join us in making a difference—volunteer today!
All ages. Join us on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m., in creating beautiful, inspirational watercolor looking sayings that anyone can make. Your heartfelt artwork will be delivered to individuals who are sick and shut-in, bringing them a burst of color and positivity. Let's brighten someone's day together! Get involved in this meaningful craft project. Children need to attend with a parent/caregiver. All ages welcome. Space is limited.
Spread kindness and help our community on your own, anytime! For this activity, you will make cookies and cards for first responders as a way to show appreciation and to say thank you to our community heroes! Activity Directions. Choose your favorite cookie recipe. Purchase the ingredients and work together to mix, bake and package them for your local first responders. While your cookies are baking, make a cheerful card to add to your package thanking the first responders for their hard work. When you are finished, you can drop the cookies and cards off at your local fire house, constable or police station. Please be sure to call ahead to ensure that they are able to accept home-baked goods at this time. Send a photos to [email protected] of your family volunteering. Photos are needed to earn 1 service hour.
Join us in helping to feed the local homeless a hot lunch! All ages can participate—children can work alongside an adult to prepare an item, which can be homemade or store-bought. All food should be delivered in disposable containers, ready to serve. Please bring your contributions to the Church of Christ (across the street from St. B's) back parking lot between 11:20-11:30 AM on Saturday, July 6. You will simply drop off the food, which will then be packaged by Mercy Tree into to-go boxes for clients. Click to sign up and contribute a food item. Your participation can make a big difference!
This is an at-home project and can be completed anytime. Volunteer to Make Caps & Turbans for Cancer Patients. Join us in crafting caps and turbans for cancer patients at Texas Oncology using simple sewing, knitting, crocheting, and more! You will do this project from your home. For simple sewing turbans all you need is a t-shirt or some fabric and your creative spirit. Click for easy-to-follow ideas and directions. Once completed, drop off your items at the Time and Talent Office.
Love reading and literature? Dive into Project Gutenberg, a free online library with over 60,000 books! Join as a Distributed Proofreader and help transcribe, proofread, and manage projects. It's a fantastic way to support free literature and enjoy your passion for books. Ready to make a difference? Learn more here: https://www.gutenberg.org/help/volunteers_faq.html
Prairie Friday (every Friday at 8:30-11:30am) Join us for prairie restoration activities: potting, lateral transfers, weeding, and more at Armand Bayou Nature Center. Meet in the greenhouse. NOTE: Children can help with an adult if you specify you are from St. B's. Armand Bayou Nature Center is just a few minutes from St. B's at 8500 Bay Area Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77507. Service hrs. are available for school, NHS, etc.
Help keep our parish grounds looking neat and a source of pride! All grounds care is done by volunteers, and families can get involved by picking up trash, weeding, raking, and sweeping. Adults (21+) can also help by mowing with a push or riding mower, edging, and using a leaf blower. Equipment and training are provided. This activity is great for all ages. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring garden gloves if you have them. As part of our Family Volunteering program, this is designed to be a family experience. At least two family members, including at least one adult, are required to work together and experience volunteerism together. Please note that teen or child drop-off is not allowed for this activity. Service hrs. for NHS, etc. is available. Meet at the garage in the back parking lot at 8 a.m.
Support our Troops by making a Paracord Lanyard for Operation Gratitude. Drop lanyards off at the Time and Talent Office. 1 service hour for every 5 made. Reflection: What message do I want to offer others through what I say and do this sumer?