Volunteer & Internships
Saint Paulus Lutheran church is expanding its ministry and community activities! If you would like to see any of the following at Saint Paulus, have any skills or time you’d like to volunteer, or simply to take part in any capacity, please email us at [email protected]
Please look over the following and see what interests you:
WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Peace Building (what it is and how to do it)
- Domestic Violence and Harassment
- Sexism and the Message to Young Girls (Jennifer Seibel’s movie)
- Exploitation and Sex Trade (presented by Mary Ritter)
- Safe Neighborhood (NERT) City of San Francisco Staff
- Healthy Nutrition, Food sources, and Healthy cooking
DISCUSSION AND STUDY
- Theology in the Real World
- Book studies
- The Lutheran Movement
- Contemporary and political issues
ACTIVITIES
- Movie night
- Bible Study (Wednesdays at 12.00 – 2.00pm)
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Personal self-protection
VOLUNTEER MINISTRY
- After-school assistance (homework, socialization, creative activities)
- Mentoring youth (one on one)
- Daytime hospitality at 2325 Polk St (Welcome Ministry homeless, provide referrals, conversation, coffee break discussions)
- Assist at our Friendship Banquet (Old First, on Tuesdays 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM) – serving, cooking, clean up, conversation with clients.
HANDS ON HELP
- Power wash sidewalk at 2325 Polk St and possible neighbors – bi-weekly
- Clean windows and doors bi-weekly
WORSHIP ASSISTANCE
- Set up and care for the Altar (communion set up, cleaning linens, candle care, etc)
- Reading of Scriptures during worship (supervision required)
- Singing in choir/playing instruments (audition required)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Local news reporting and distribution (District 3 issues, SF Supervisors, photo journalism, Middle Polk Neighborhood Association, etc.) Credentials provided upon training
- Distribution/displaying of flyers, news bulletins, public notice to immediate neighborhood
- Collecting, sorting and street distributions of supplies for homeless
PARTNERS – contact the office of Saint Paulus Lutheran Church for further information/referral
- SAN FRANCISCO NIGHT MINISTRY advocacy help (Night Minister – Rev. Valerie Mcentee)
- Night Ministry participation 10 PM-4 AM (Rev. Valerie Mcentee)
- Open Cathedral, outdoor worship (Rev. Monique Ortiz, coordinator)
- Ushering, food distribution, liturgical help, welcomers
- 2 PM Sunday at Civic Center; 5:30 PM at 16th Street Bart
- Board Member
ST. FRANCIS LUTHERAN CHURCH (152 Church St., SF 94114)
- Community meal for seniors – 12 PM Wednesday
- Food Pantry organization and distribution – Tuesday
- Breakfast for area community – Sunday 5-9 AM
- HIV Food distribution – Saturday
SANTA MARIA Y SANTA MARTA LUTHERAN CHURCH (1050 S Van Ness, SF 94110)
- Delores Homeless Shelter
- LGBTQIA+ Youth Shelter
SOJOURN CHAPLAINCY (Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital)
- Volunteer Chaplaincy Training (Spiritual and emotional support to diverse population of patients and loved one, and staff. Chaplains offer compassion and human connection through active listening and genuine presence)
PHYSICIAN’S ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (POC)
- Mental Health Advocacy in San Francisco
The COALITION OF CONCERNED LEGAL PROFESSIONALS is also partnered with SPLC and is seeking volunteers to serve the needs of those unable to procure legal assistance for themselves.
- Assistance in legal advocacy (including housing, evictions, employment, hosting events)
- Hunters’ Point housing advocacy
- Assist in production of The Gavel newsletter
In addition, if you have any ideas of your own for opportunities to help others, please let us know. Tel: 415 673 8088 or email [email protected]