St. Lucy Project

Vegetable Gleaning | Northern Neck, VA

“Gleaning” is the traditional biblical practice of gathering crops that would otherwise be left in the fields to rot, or be plowed under after harvest. Commissioned by Christ will join The St. Lucy Project and Catholic Charities to glean crops at Parker Farms in the Northern Neck of Virginia. These crops have been donated by farmers and will be transported back to the St. Lucy Project warehouse and distributed to local, hungry residents within 48 hours of picking the produce. Children must be 10 years of age or older. NOTE:  There is a chance the gleaning trip may be cancelled on short notice. The farmer may not have any crops available for harvest at that time. We’ll let you know as soon as we find out.

  • Saturday, August 31, 8AM-12PM-closed

  • Saturday, September 28, 8A,-12PM—canceled by farm.

Missionaries Of Charity

Washington, DC

The Missionaries of Charity serve the areas of need in the city of Washington D.C. This volunteer opportunity is with the Motherhouse at the location above.  CBC volunteers will be helping in a variety of ways: gardening, cleaning the residents rooms, chatting or playing games with the residents.  Families with children are welcome.  The recommended age for children is 13 and above. Opportunities to volunteer exist every Tuesday and Friday morning.

Register using the Sign Up button for these available dates:

  • Every Tuesday or Friday morning from 8:30-11:30 am at Missionary of Charity House, DC

The Lamb Center

Fairfax, VA

The Lamb Center is a faith-based organization sponsored by several denominations that offers hot meals and showers along with counseling, job, and medical services to those in need.  Our group may perform a variety of tasks including doing laundry, storing food and clothing, delivering and serving food, and spending time with guests.  You must be 14 or older to volunteer. Parent/adult supervisors must keep the child within their sight at all times.  If you are a student looking to register, please note you must have a parent or guardian also register to participate. Students may not volunteer alone.

2024 dates:

  • Saturday, August 31, 8 am to 12:30 pm, the Lamb Center, Fairfax, Virginia—filled

  • Saturday, November 30, 8 am to 12:30 pm, the Lamb Center, Fairfax, Virginia—filled

St. Martin de Porres Senior Center

Alexandria, VA

CBC is looking for a nature-loving volunteer team leader for this local mission project. Email Michelle Haworth for more details.

The St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is a partnership funded by the City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services. St. Martin de Porres Senior Center is a multipurpose program providing a variety of services to prevent isolation of seniors and promote their wellness, happiness, and independence. The Center provides congregate meals and a wide variety of health, exercise, social, recreational, educational, and entertainment activities, as well as field trips. CBC will be assisting with the garden and grounds projects, helping to keep the outdoor space beautiful and sustainable for the seniors that frequent. The Center is a child-friendly mission site, however, parent/adult supervisors must keep children within their sight at all times.

Warehouse Food Packing | Manassas, VA

The St. Lucy Project helps to alleviate food insecurity within the Diocese of Arlington. Volunteers are needed at the warehouse to receive food donations, unload, weigh, sort, stack and pack food bags for distribution to area pantries. Must be willing and able to lift moderate weight. Families welcome, children ages 9 and older please.