St. Gregory the Great

Service Opportunities

For St. Greg's Family Faith Formation

We have many service opportunities for those who can share their time, talent and treasure! Please check this page for updates for new service opportunities; we will post them as needed below. Thank you for all your support and God Bless you!

Volunteer opportunities

Service Opportunities

Here are some ways to help in our Faith Community!

Volunteers Needed

Service Opportunities

Office Help Needed throughout the Summer

If you have time to share your talents and time, contact us- it is possible that we may have some office projects this summer. To volunteer, contact Michael Ruszala.

Service Opportunities

Adult Volunteers Needed in the FFF Office

We need a number of adult volunteers to help us with various tasks at the Family Faith Formation Office throughout the year:

Data Entry for Registrations and/or Baptismal Certificates: Assist with entering faith formation registrations or baptismal records into our database. We’ll particularly need several volunteers in this role over the coming months! Role specs: Basic computer skills; 3 hours of training provided; 3–8 hours per month; must be 18+. 

Data Entry for Online Homework: Assist with recording student online homework for the Generations of Faith program. Role specs: Basic computer skills; 15 minutes of training provided; about 2 hours per month.

Generations of Faith Hospitality: Help create a welcoming environment by setting up and organizing refreshments during Generations of Faith gatherings. Role specs: Ability to stand and organize refreshments; 30 minutes of training provided; about 2 hours per month.

Technology Setup: Assist with setting up videos and technology in classrooms. Role specs: Basic computer skills and mobility; 2 hours of training provided; about 3 hours per month.

Interested in any of these roles? Call the FFF Office to schedule a time to come: Please contact Michael Ruszala at mruszala@stgregs.org  or (716) 688-5760 ext. 358.

 

Grades 5-10 Volunteer opportunities

cards for shut ins

Cards for Shut-In Parishioners

All our FFF students are invited to create cards of encouragement for our shut-in parishioners. Cards can be dropped off in the Parish Office Vestibule 24/7 in the appropriately labeled box. Our parish staff will mail them out accordingly.

Service Opportunities

Bring Cheer to Oishei Children's Hospital

Bring cheer to the patients at Oishei Children’s Hospital at 818 Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY 14203:
Bring any of the following items to Oishei’s Children’s Hospital:
Coloring books · crayons · Toys · Story books · Games
You can also make or purchase greeting cards for kids (“Thinking of You”, “Get Well” and Birthday cards).  If you sign the cards, please only use your first name and last name initial (ie. Johnny A.).

Make cards

Bring Cheer to Nursing Homes

Spread kindness by making or purchasing Thinking of You or Birthday cards with personal notes of encouragement for our area nursing homes. If you sign the card, please only use your first name and last name initial. Other items such as hand cream, tissues, books, magazines, used jewelry (in good condition) or seasonal decorations for residents to decorate their rooms are also appreciated.

Please drop off (or mail) items directly to any nursing home facility.

Service Opportunities

Make Individual Care Kits for the Homeless

You can make Individual Care Kits that can be distributed to individuals in various homeless shelters in the Buffalo area. Gather supplies and fill one-gallon plastic zip lock bags with personal supplies and/or small snacks.

Suggestions: Toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, bar of soap, comb, shampoo, disposable razors, shaving cream, wash cloth, deodorant, face mask, packaged snacks, breakfast bars. A homemade card or prayer card would be thoughtful. Please only use your first name and last name initial if you sign the card.

Individual Care Kits should be brought directly to the agency of your choice:

  • Buffalo City Mission, 100 E. Tupper St., Buffalo, NY 14203
  • Friends of the Night People, 394 Hudson St., Buffalo, NY 14201
  • Gerard Place, 2515 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
        (toys, games, diapers & baby items)
  • Harvest House, 175 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo NY 14210
        (toys, games, diapers & baby items)
  • Response to Love, 130 Kosciuszko St. Buffalo, NY 14212 
       (toys, games, diapers & baby items)
  • St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, 324 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211 
        (toys, games, diapers & baby items)
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Donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Society

Donate used clothing. Just place donation in the collection bins near the white house next to St. Gregory the Great School any time.  You can also collect canned and nonperishable food to help resupply the SVDP Food Pantry. Please call them first at 688-5678, ext. 423 to schedule your donation drop off. Leave a message, and they will return your call.
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Be a Good Neighbor to the Elderly

Offer help to an elderly neighbor. Below are some ideas:

  • Go for a visit and spend time with someone who is lonely.
  • Cut their grass.
  • Do yard work (weed flower beds, etc.)
  • Take out their garbage cans to the curb for pick-up and bring back empty cans.
  • Call and ask if they need anything from the store. 
  • Walk their dog.