Volunteer Activities with GCW
We are currently forming volunteer lists to carry out our programs and activities. We have numerous options that will meet a variety of work schedules and availability. Any amount of time you can give is highly appreciated! Thank you for sharing your gifts with the Guild of Catholic Women.
Angel Appeal
Help keep our programs going! Be part of a team that writes the request, assembles, and mails our annual fundraising request.
Bible Study
Participate in or head-up a GCW member Bible study group.
Board Membership
Consider a leadership position with The Guild of Catholic Women.
Book Club
Participate in an exisiting GCW book club, or head-up your own GCW member book club.
Christmas Dinner Party for Clients
Be a part of a team that plans this traditional event by stuffing gift envelopes, serving dinner, assisting with set-up and clean-up on event day.
Community Representative
Be a diciple of The Guild of Catholic Women by networking with your friends, family, and other organizations to help spread the word about the GCW.
Guild Incorporated
Support adults with mental illness.
Jeremiah Program
Support young women and their families.
Listening Ministry
Together with Loyola Spirituality Center, "Welcome Home, A Listening Ministry" helps veterans reintegrate into their families by providing a free, confidential setting to talk about their experiences particularly questions of meaning and faith. Be part of a fundraising team so this ministry can continue free of charge for veterans.
Mail Buddy
Write letters and cards to isolated individuals in nursing homes, prisons, and those suffering from serious ans persistent mental illness.
Membership Gathering
Attend or help organize and plan fun meetings and gatherings especially for members.
Next Steps: Women Guiding Young Adults in Transition
Help bridge the gap for young adults again out of foster care who need support as they move into independent adulthood by being a co-mentor, providing transportation, assembling care packages, baking cookies, knitting scarves, assisting with filling out form, or teaching basic living skills.
Office Volunteer
Assist with organizing photos and various other office duties
Retreat
Attend or assist with planning 1-2 retreats per year, including set-up and clean-up on event day.
Strategic Task Force
Put your good ideas to use and help move The GCW forward
Summer Picnic
Bring joy to individuals with mental illness by serving food at the anual summer picnic.
Please contact us for more information:
The Guild of Catholic Women1025 Dodd Road
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 651-450-2217 x36
Email: volunteer@guildincorporated.org
About Mental Illness
Like most people, individuals with serious and persistent mental illness want to lead lives of quality and purpose. But many face overwhelming odds in adjusting to community life. People who cope with mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression face many challenges. These can include poverty and social isolation. Guild Incorporated helps people overcome those odds and pursue their dreams. Mental illness can affect people of any age, race, religion or income. Mental illness is not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. Mental illness can profoundly disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, moods, ability to relate to others and the capacity for coping with the demands of life. Use your unique talents and interests to play a vital role in helping people overcome isolation, build meaningful relationships and fulfill their goals and dreams.
