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Service Opportunities

As a reminder, all service must be performed through a charitable organization or agency.  Any service opportunity outside of a charitable organization or agency MUST be pre-approved by the Director of Christian Service in order to qualify for Mater Dei.  

Parents/guardians should refrain from "verifying" their own student's service hours. If a parent/guardian chaperones/oversees a particular service event that their child is participating in, please contact the Director of Christian Service in advance of the service event for information on how best to complete the verification process.

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  • Tuesday evenings beginning on September 10th and running through November 19th: Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Newport Beach, is hosting its Fall Alpha Series on.  They need volunteers to help with childcare from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM.  For more information or to volunteer, please email Kathy D’Ascoli at [email protected]  or call her at 949-644-0200.

  • Saturday, October 12th: St Thomas More Church in Irvine, needs volunteers for their 14th Annual Morning of Prayer hosted by When Women Pray, on Saturday, October 12th.   CLICK HERE to sign-up for a volunteer shift or for any questions, email [email protected].

  • Saturday, October 19th: Newport Center United Methodist Preschool, in Corona Del Mar, will be hosting their annual Fall Family Fun Day fundraiser. They are looking for volunteers during the hours of 8AM - 3:30PM. The shifts will be 8-11, 10:30-1:30, and 12:30-3:30. Volunteers will help with set-up, assist with crafts and games, and clean-up. CLICK HERE for more information and to volunteer please email Danielle Wilson ([email protected] ) with your contact information and available hours.

  • Someone Cares Kitchen for Direct Service Hours every day without signing up in advance (including Saturday & Sunday Mornings.)  CLICK HERE for more information. Please note the website is being updated, but the facility is open for Monday-Friday shifts: 8:00 am-noon & noon- 4:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday shifts: 7:00 am-noon. (720 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 548-8861)
 
  • Dwell Food Pantry in Anaheim, CLICK HERE for more information.  The Dwelling Place Food Pantry is designed like a grocery store, where guests can participate in a shopping experience within an environment filled with hope, dignity, and beauty.  Volunteer Shifts are 2-3 Direct Service Hours and there is some evening availability.  CLICK HERE to sign up for a shift.
 
  • Cantlay Food Distribution in Santa Ana, has weekday shifts for Food Distribution (a great Direct Service Hour option for "No School" & FLEX Days.). CLICK HERE to sign-up. 
 
  • Second Harvest Food Bank to help in the warehouse, distribute food and more for Direct Service Hours CLICK HERE
 
  • H.I.V.E. After school Program at St. Peter Lutheran Church; 1510 N. Parton Street., Santa Ana 92706 is looking for volunteers Monday-Thursday 3:00p.m.-5:30p.m. Come for any part or all of the afternoon. Help students with homework, read with and to children, serve snacks and play for Direct Service Hours CLICK HERE for more information or Contact Laura Caraccio @ 916-832-1546 / [email protected] if interested.
  
  • Casa Teresa, CLICK HERE to learn more about how they serve mothers & babies in need in the city of Orange, can use volunteers on-site by  
    • providing a meal, could be lunch or dinner
    • sorting through clothing that goes into our thrift store, The Collection by Casa Teresa
    • Volunteer babysitting (because we are building trust with the residents, we ask that volunteers who would like to be babysitters commit to a consistent slot for at least 2 months and be fingerprinted. Volunteers that are 14-16 years old must have a signed release form and can only babysit with a parent or guardian who has been through our Livescan process. Volunteers that are 17 may volunteer without a parent or guardian if they have a signed release form.
    • organizing an urgent needs or clothing drive, and then dropping off the donations collected
     CLICK HERE to get started volunteering  at Casa Teresa today.
 
  • Beach Clean-Ups w/ Orange County Coast Keeper.  CLICK HERE to learn more and volunteer.
 
 
  • Saint Simon and Jude StayCare Afterschool Program in Huntington Beach.  They have opportunities for volunteers to provide homework help, play organized outdoor and indoor games, make crafts and more.  Contact the SSJ StayCare Director Christine Birkner @ 714-803-8778 or [email protected]
 
  • Thomas House Family Shelter offers a variety of ways to volunteer with their Family Shelter. CLICK HERE for more or contact Martha, Operations Manager, at [email protected]  
 
  • Working Wardrobes has a variety of ways for you to volunteer and help clients succeed as they interview for jobs.  CLICK HERE to get involved.
 
 
  • Heart of Jesus Retreat Center is looking for volunteers to help most Saturdays and Sundays to serve children and families alongside the Sacred Heart Sisters.  For questions or to sign up, call or text Sister Rachael at 714-743-4027. 
 
  • Sacred Heart Kids' Club, which is hosted by the Sacred Heart Sisters also needs volunteers, Thursdays 3-6pm.  Text/call RSVP to 714-743-4027 or email [email protected]  for more information on how to be part of this awesome club!
                           The location for both of these opportunities is less than 15 minutes from MDHS at:
                           Heart of Jesus Retreat Center: 2927 South Greenville St. Santa Ana, CA 92704  WEBSITE LINK