"Whatsoever you do to the least of my people...." 

Local

Into the Community - Freshman Orientation Slideshow

 Our office organizes an unprecedented amount of service into the local community as approximately 500 SVC freshman accompanied by faculty and student leaders perform community service each year during freshman orientation on Saturday morning.  

SVC Alternative breaks (Fall / Spring)  are a time for some students to partner with recently homeless individuals, faculty and their peers to help others facing physical or financial limitations.  Students assist shut-ins who needed cleaning, light remodeling and painting in their homes.

Other local events include; Annual Christmas Giving Tree; resources for many student based clubs and initiatives; post graduate service opportunities  


A partial list of Local Volunteer Opportunities

National

 Missionaries of Charity, Baltimore, MD

Work with inner city children for one to 3 weeks this summer by assisting the sisters in a vacation Bible school through arts, crafts and teachings. 

Wediko, New Hampshire

This nationally accredited organization is located in the beautiful outdoors and helps youth facing psychological barriers through a summer therapeutic program and is a well known as a leader in its field.  A generous pay stipend ($1,250) is given upon completion of the July - August program.  Education, Sociology, and Psychology majors are encouraged to apply.

 L'arche, Washington D.C.

Interested in sharing life with people with developmental disabilities?  As a part of an international movement, this D.C. nonprofit location is an intergenerational, interracial faith community for people who have intellectual disabilities. Room, board, stipend and a generous benefits package included.  

Newark, NJ

Teaching Assistant or Camp Counselor
3 credits (Elementary School Children)

June 25th - August 10th
Pay: $175 / week
Housing and food provided.  Inquire for details

Accompanied by President Towey, students have an incredible opportunity to participate in a service trip to one of the poorest areas of the world today.  Students are drawn into the spirit of Christ's teachings by working in the homes that were actually developed by Mother Teresa, who made service to the poor out of love for Jesus her life's work.  Some of the locations inlclude Shishu Bhavan, an orphanage and school for handicapped children; Daya Dan Nimtala, a home for severely handicapped youth; Prem Dam, a home for the terminally ill; and Kalighat, the House for the Dying.

Excerpts from student's journals:

    "Visiting Mother House and praying at Mother Teresa's tomb was a once in a lifetime spiritual experience.  I'm trying my best to briefly detail the experience, but I lose myself in my memories and thoughts every time I reflect on the journey." 

"I am now extremely tolerant of others... I no longer complain about stupid things anymore." 

"The city of Kolkota appears old and ruinous - beautiful in so many ways"