Volunteer
With an active parish community here at St. Joseph of the Lakes, there are also plenty of opportunities to share your gifts of time and talent with the different ministries we offer. Check out the following needs as of August, 2025:
| Ministry | Role/Need | Time Commitment | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Formation Program volunteers | Catechists, Assistant Catechists, God Squad, Office Help, Joe's Diner Help | 1 1/2 hours to 2 1/2 | Sarah Ray |
| Soundboard & Video Board | Persons interested in running the Soundboard or Video Board during Masses | 1 1/2 hours 1 to 2 times a month | Andrea Grasse |
| Pastoral Care | Funeral Ministers - We are looking for Altar Servers for funerals. No experience necessary we will train. | 1 & 1/2 hours a funeral | Meisha Johnson |
| Altar Servers | Serving for weekend Masses - your choice of Mass being Saturdays at 5 pm or Sundays at 8:30 am | about 1 1/2 hours | Andrea Grasse |
Safe Environment Requirements
All employees, and volunteers who interact with minors, are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
To ensure successful completion of the requirements, follow the information below before creating your VIRTUS account. If you have an existing VIRTUS account, contact Bill Kusterman at BillK@SaintJosephsParish.org or at 651-784-3015 x 101 for assistance so your account can be updated prior to login.
Total Time Commitment: Approximately 95 minutes
- View or download instructions for the following by clicking the appropriate link: New Virtus Accounts or Returning Virtus Accounts
- Set aside sufficient time to complete all items without logging out. *Please note that incomplete accounts may result in lost data, requiring you to repeat your setup.
- Read and follow the directions on the VIRTUS website in the order presented. You will:
- Complete the Code of Conduct
- Complete the Background Check application (SSN is required)
- Complete Safe Environment Training (1 module, approximately 75 minutes)
VIRTUS website: www.virtusonline.org Use Google Chrome browser and allow pop-ups for this website.
For more information on the Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements, visit www.safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3.
Victim Assistance:
Victims of abuse may contact the Archdiocese’s Victim Assistance Program at 651-291-4475. Additionally, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis partners with Canvas Health, an independent and professional local care provider, to offer confidential, compassionate assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 651-291-4497.
Staff Point person for Safe Environment Practices is Bill Kusterman at
BillK@SaintJosephsParish.org and
(651) 784-3015 ext. 101.
