The CSA also encourages student-parish interaction through participation in parish programs. Many college students have volunteered as teachers and classroom assistants, sponsors in the Rite of Christian Initiation, singing in the choir and folk group, as well as working with the poor and needy . This program has matched parishioners who are willing to open their home and hearts to students who are away from home. Outreach has been a vital part of this ministry. Through the work of Some Young Carpenters college students, under the guidance of parishioners, devote their time to renovating and winterizing homes of the poor and needy in the Williamsburg Area.
Spring Break is spent in Appalachia building and repairing homes for needy families.
These are men and women who assist the secretarial and administrative staff of St. Bede Catholic Church in the preparation of materials needed for the various programs. This assistance is accomplished by regularly assisting with clerical duties and being available as an on-call volunteer. These parishioners are responsible for maintaining the magazines, books, and pamphlets which are for sale in the church and parish center book rack. This is a Friday afternoon activity and is handled on a rotating volunteer schedule. Training is provided.