OUTREACH (Volunteer Opportunities)
OUTREACH
OUTREACH is a student group who reach out to othersin community service projects. Students organize the trips to various community agencies during the year. Specific OUTREACH opportunities include:
St. Vincent Dining Room
Feeding the poor of our community
Students work at St. Vincent's the first Monday of each month. Students carpool from the Campus Ministry Office. There is an orientation program required of all new volunteers.
Contact:
C.J. Singson
Homeward Bound
Providing shelter, job training for the homeless and support for families
Volunteers are needed for childcare each week. Homework, games, art projects are ways you can make a difference in a homeless child's life. Check the schedule of time slots in the Campus Ministry office, contacting Sr. Carla, 415.257.0142 for details.
April 12
--We held an easter egg hunt for children from Homeward Bound. See the photos in the Photo Gallery.
Contact:
Caitlan Cullen
Cedars of Marin
Providing services for adults with developmental needs
Students do various art projects with the residents of Cedars of Marin.
Contact:
Ritter Center
Ritter Center provides services for those who are living on the streets, such as showers, clothing, and other necessities.
Contact:
Marissa Gailey
Whistlestop Wheels
Whistlestop Wheels is a program to promote independence and well-being of senior citizens of Marin county by providing comprehensive integrated programs to enhance the quality of life. Volunteers would help in the lunch programs and various activities at the Whistlestop Community Center
Contact:
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Community Volunteer Opportunities
More than 60% of students participate in volunteer opportunities. Sponsored in conjunction with ASDU (Student Government) and Student Activities, the following is a partial list of areas where students can become involved. Contact the Campus Ministry Office for further information on the following:
- Child Care for Abused Parent Support Group
- Hospitality House at San QuentinTutor Program: The Canal Project
- Working with the elderly
- Retired Sisters at Lourdes Convent
- Adopt a Family at Christmas
- Glide Memorial Church
- Project Open Hands
- La Bamba Collections
- AIDS assistance programs
- Friends Outside
- Communities in Schools
- Our Lady of Peace Hospice
- St. Anthony Dining Room
For more information, contact: Fr. Bob Haberman
415.485.3207
