Apply to Volunteer
St. Mary’s Center requests a volunteer application from all volunteers so we have emergency contact and interest information. Contact our volunteer coordinator with questions at: volunteer@stmaryscenter.org.
Please note that California law protects preschool children by requiring a short background check to enter classrooms and we can help complete this quickly and easily.
Thank you!
The gift of time inspires and expands the hearts and minds of more than 1,000 volunteers at St. Mary’s every year. Our volunteers come from schools, parishes, corporations and service groups who bring, prepare and serve thousands of meals each year.
School, Corporate and Service Groups
We welcome larger groups for special projects like painting, simple repairs, gardening and landscaping. Our staff and participants can be available to share program goals and operations. Two to three weeks of planning time helps us have a special project and materials ready for you. We ask that you make meal arrangements for your group.
Internships
St. Mary’s Center maintains relationships with more than a dozen internship partners and welcomes short- and long-term engagements. We have certified staff in Clinical Social Work, Public Policy, Community Organizing, and Early Childhood Education who can support and supervise your educational progress. If interested, send an inquiry to: kwong@stmaryscenter.org.
Sunday Dinner Program
Groups are encouraged to join us to serve a Sunday afternoon meal for Seniors at our Community Center at 925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland. You can see availability and sign up at this link. Read our FAQs about serving food in the Community Center.
Other Opportunities
We strive to be able to find a way for anyone to contribute to the work that needs to be done. If you don’t find you are looking for on this page, please reach out to our volunteer coordinator at: volunteer@stmaryscenter.org.