Help the People of Ukraine: Volunteers needed

MedWish Needs volunteers to sort and pack medical supplies for the people of Ukraine

MedWish International is responding to critical medical supply shortages and other basic emergency needs resulting from the humanitarian emergency in the Ukraine. The Cleveland-based organization is working with long-standing Ukrainian recipients to distribute medical supplies and equipment as well as basic emergency supplies to relief organizations in the Ukraine and surrounding countries directly assisting those impacted by the emergency.

Volunteers are needed to sort and pack supplies for upcoming shipments to the Ukraine:

Saturday, April 2nd | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday, April 23nd | 9:00am - 12:00pm

MedWish helps to re-purpose discarded medical supplies, and our volunteers help with this process. We collect tens of thousands of pounds of donated supplies each month and rely on volunteers to help us sort through these supplies, checking expiration dates and ensuring product viability. No medical experience is necessary! Transportation is provided.

Jesuit Day of Service (JDOS) is the biggest community event at John Carroll each year. This spring it will be in-person and you will be working with one of our local Cleveland community partners.

Jesuit Day of Service will take place on

Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Schedule for the Day:

9:00 am Check-in and Kick-Off Event at Kulas Auditorium
9:30 am Board busses and depart for your community partner site
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Work at community partner site
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Clean up and board busses
1:15 pm Cookout Lunch back on campus

Register with your friends! Have a great time working with our local community partners! A cookout lunch will be provided after the event back on campus, dress for the weather, and have a great time!

Transportation is provided to the service sites.
The events are in-person events.
COVID safety protocols will be followed.
Be sure to check out all of our service opportunities on GivePulse!

Boulevard Elementary School Market Days

Tuesday, April 5th | 12:45pm - 2:45pm

Tuesday, April 5th | 2:15pm - 4:45pm

The Cleveland Food Bank provides bulk fruits and vegetables to the Boulevard Elementary community. Volunteers will bag and box the food items to be placed in the trunk of cars. The car drive-through is in the parking lot from 2:30-4:30 pm. Then the boxes are broken down and the remaining food is redistributed. The Market Day program is a way for Boulevard Elementary families and local area families in need to receive healthy food staples in a convenient way.

Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Wednesday, April 6th | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, April 21st | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, April 26th | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Volunteers are needed to help sort and repack nonperishable food that is later distributed to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

JCU Science Olympiad 2022

Saturday, April 9th | 8:30am - 1:00pm

Saturday, April 9th | 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Calling all volunteers to judge the JCU Science Olympiad! The Olympiad will have students from all over the Diocese of Cleveland Grades 4-6 competing in hands-on Science experiments. Judges will set up their event(s) that they are assigned to. All supplies and equipment will be provided. Judges will judge the students, keep scores, collect and grade tests.

Applications for the 2022 Varsity Team Service Award are now open!

Please help spread the word and make sure teams and captains are aware of this opportunity to showcase their great teamwork not only on the field, court, or pool, and in the community as well. The awards are given to one men's and one women's varsity team for excellence and service.

Applications close on March 31, 2022

Awards are presented during DIII Week in April

Details and information can be found here

Four simple steps to apply

Download the Service Log - and have team members submit their service activities.
Prepare a team essay - see details under Award Criteria below
Submit a Team Photo - preferably one of the team engaged in the community
Submit your application and upload required documents here by March 31.

Apply Here!

The student intern will support the detailed and logistical planning needs of the Center for Service and Social Action (CSSA) gaining valuable experience, exposure, and project management responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning support and coordination work related to the Community Partner Annual Meeting and the Meet CLE Project.
Coordination and direction of the work of other student workers for summer orientation involvement fairs, and coordinate summer orientation service projects throughout the summer while first-year orientations take place.
Assistance with office work including database management, filing, clerical and administrative tasks.
Assistance with special projects as assigned, including research, data collection and preparing reports and summaries.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Skills and Qualifications:

Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work well as member of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish priorities and work independently

Preferred Job Skills and Qualifications:

Event planning experience
Basic graphic design skills
Knowledge about a variety of social media platforms

It will be 15-20 hours per week, June through August

Students can apply through Handshake Job #6204151

Join the TEAM: Apply to be a CSSA Student Liaison!

We are looking for applicants who embrace the JCU mission of being men and women for and with others! As a CSSA representative, Student Liaisons serve as peer service leaders and van drivers as they facilitate a positive service experience for their fellow JCU students. This paid position allows you to do all this and gain professional experience!

For more information:

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Selena Alamir '24

Major: Spanish Major on a Pre-Med Track

Hometown: Westlake, OH

"Each Monday, my crew and I head to the men's shelter and participate in one of their many programs called "Finding Voice" where we read and write poetry together. At every session, there are always new and familiar faces in attendance. The best part of sharing our poetry is learning about what each of us has gone through and recognizing that despite every hardship, we always overcome the barriers life presents us with..."

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The Princeton Review requests students' direct feedback about their experience at John Carroll University. Their insights on academics, fellow students, social life, sports, and clubs provide invaluable guidance for college-bound students searching for their best-fit schools. The survey also includes a few questions about their life and studies during the pandemic.

It will take around 10-15 minutes to complete. All students completing the survey have a chance to win one of one hundred $50.00 Amazon.com Gift Cards from The Princeton Review.

Additionally, students will have a chance to win 1 of 75 prizes from John Carroll if they complete the survey by April 1, 2022. Winners will be notified after the survey closes.

Students' anonymous feedback drives the narrative, rankings, and ratings foundational to many of The Princeton Review's college admissions titles and online resources.

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