Volunteer Opportunities

Blood Drive Donors and Volunteer Helpers

OLG sponsors a blood drive twice a year, and volunteers are needed to donate blood.  In addition, volunteers are needed to greet donors, and to work in the canteen area serving refreshments and drinks to donors.  Watch the bulletin for dates, and to sign up to donate or volunteer at the blood drive.

Drivers to Doctor Appointments and Other Errands As Needed

Volunteers are needed (sometimes on short notice) to drive elderly and sick parishioners to doctor appointments, as well as to various other appointments and errands. 


Help with Blood Pressure Sundays

OLG offers a blood pressure screening every other month on Sunday following the 8:30 AM, 10 AM and 11:30 AM Masses.  Volunteers (nurses, EMTs, MDs, and other medical professionals) are needed to assess blood pressures after Masses on these weekends.  The time commitment is 15-20 minutes after one of the designated Masses.  Generally, the screenings are held on the first Sunday of the month.  Check the bulletin for dates.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

New this year, this ministry offers individuals who knit and/or crochet the opportunity to make prayer shawls for parishioners in need of comfort and support during an illness or a difficult time.  The shawls remind the recipient that God’s love is with them always, and that they are in the hearts and prayers of others as well.  The group will gather on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 PM in the school library.

Senior Wheels

This is a community program sponsored by Senior Resources of Guilford County.  It provides rides to medical appointments for residents 55 years and older who live in Guilford County and are not able to drive themselves.  OLG volunteers drive on the second Monday of each month.
Contact:  Hayley Saffer  273-8298

Visiting the Sick

This volunteer opportunity is available for people who are interested in visiting the sick and/or homebound members of Our Lady of Grace. This vital ministry keeps our homebound parishioners connected to the parish.  Volunteers give of their time to brighten the days of others. All that is required is your own transportation, a kind heart, and a friendly smile. 

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