I am in your midst as one who serves

These words from the Gospel of Luke, inscribed in the oculus high over the altar of St. James Cathedral, speak to our mission to carry out Christ’s teaching in our community. Every day, St. James volunteers reach out in love to the needy of First Hill and Downtown Seattle.

For the latest volunteer opportunities, please send us an email. The list below describes volunteer roles that are always needed.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

CareTeams    Volunteers are needed to provide practical and emotional support to people living with HIV/AIDS. A minimum commitment of 3-4 hours per month is required. Please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515) if you are interested.

Sandwich Ministry    There is a current need for sandwich ministers on the 2nd Monday of the month. Please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515) if you are interested.

St. Vincent de Paul    The St James Cathedral - Bl Rosalie Rendu Conference seeks members who are passionate about serving people on the margins, who can attend meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 6:30pm-8pm, and who can go on home visits 1-3 times per month. Please contact volunteer coordinator Bob Clifford (bobclifford53@gmail.com, 206-718-4158) if you are interested.

Volunteer Chore Services    Volunteer Chore Services seeks parishioners who can commit regularly to helping a low-income elderly neighbor with household chores to promote independent living. This can include driving to the grocery store, cleaning, or simply being present to the neighbor. Please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515) if you are interested.

Youth Tutoring Program    Catholic Community Services' Youth Tutoring Program needs St. James parishioners to tutor a student year round! Volunteers work with one student, one hour per week, over the course of the year. There are six locations throughout Seattle at various housing complexes. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).