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    Teen Volunteer Opportunities (November - December)

    11/11/2015

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    There are many ways for our youth to serve others during the upcoming season of Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas! Here are some highlights:
     
    SERVICE SATURDAY - Saturday, November 14, 1 - 4pm
    What:  A parish day of service supporting the homebound, homeless and others needing to be reminded of God’s loving spirit. Teens are invited to lead service stations or help in other ways – Sign up HERE.
    Where:  Good Shepherd
    Contact: Pooja Krumenacker, poojakrum@gmail.com
     
    HOMELESS FOR A NIGHT CAMPOUT* -
    Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15

    What:  Ever wonder what it’s like to be homeless? Teens gather for a cardboard shelter-making competition; shelters are slept in later that night in solidarity with our homeless brothers and sisters. The Campout also includes Mass, dinner, and a presentation on Homelessness. Information and permission forms are on the Youth Ministry page.
    Where: Good Shepherd
    Contact: Miguel de Angel, Miguel@gs-cc.org, 703-780-4055
     *Note: Although this is an awareness-raising event vs. a direct service opportunity, 2nd Year Confirmation Candidates may credit 3 hours of their time spent at the Campout to a Pentecost Project dedicated to Helping the Homeless.
     
    OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CELEBRATION - Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22
    What: Help at this annual celebration to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on the feast of “Our Lady, Queen of Peace,” Patroness of San Miguel, El Salvador. Teens are invited to set up, serve, and clean up at the reception and food sale following the 2pm Mass.
    Where: Good Shepherd
    Contact: Leah Tenorio, Leah@gs-cc.org, 703-780-4055
     
    CHILDREN’S NATIVITY PARTY - Saturday, December 5, 9 - 11am
    What:  “Elves” are needed to serve food to children and their families.
    Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, 22309
    Contact: Kristy Reese, Kristyb220@hotmail.com
     
    JOURNEY TO THE MANGER - Saturday, December 5, 6 - 8pm
    What:  A fun, VBS-style  family event where families reenact the Holy Family’s arrival to Bethlehem and journey to the manger where Jesus is born.  Teens are invited to help with a variety of jobs, such as running the shops and acting in the drama roles.
    Where: Good Shepherd
    Contact: Christina or Stacy, RE@gs-cc.org
     
    OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION - Friday, December 12
    What: Help at this annual celebration to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of Mexico and of the Americas, on her feast day. Jobs include decorating and helping to set up/serve/clean up refreshments.
    When: Church and Hall decorating on Thursday, December 11; set up/serving/clean up on Friday, December 12 (5am and/or 7pm)
    Where: Good Shepherd
    Contact: Leah Tenorio, Leah@gs-cc.org, 703-780-4055
     
    WRAP-IT-UP! - Saturday, December 19, 9am - 2pm
    What: A gift-wrapping fundraiser to benefit Alice’s Kids, a local non-profit that provides short-term financial assistance to children and teens who have an immediate need. Teens wrap gifts brought by community members in exchange for a donation to Alice’s Kids.  Sign up HERE.
    Where: Good Shepherd
    Contact: Amy McCarty, amy.mccarty@verizon.net
     
    DECORATE FOR ADVENT
    What: Help to decorate the church, Hall, and Commons for Advent and Christmas.
    When: dates TBA
    Where: Good Shepherd
    Contact: Anne Shingler, anne@gs-cc.org; Leah Tenorio, Leah@gs-cc.org (for Nativity Scene in the Commons)
     
    VENTURES IN COMMUNITY HYPOTHERMIA OUTREACH PROGRAM (VIC-HOP)
    What: Ventures in Community (VIC) adult volunteer teams provide evening food and shelter at Rising Hope Shelter for up to 25 men and women who might otherwise sleep in the cold. Teens can help in several ways, such as making dinner to drop off for clients to eat while at the shelter, making breakfast bags for clients to take with them after leaving the shelter, or initiating a drive to collect warm socks to donate to the shelter. Sign up HERE.
    When: December - March
    Where: Rising Hope Shelter, 8220 Russell Road, Alexandria 22309
    Contact: Susan Grunder, Susan@gs-cc.org, 703-780-4055

    Check out the MSHS Guide to Teen Volunteer Opportunities for more ways to love and serve throughout the year!


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