One-Time Service Opportunities
SIGN UP TODAY to participate in activities after Spring Break:
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Greater Cleveland Food Bank - Wednesday, April 7 4:30-8:30pm (Register)
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Greater Cleveland Food Bank - Thursday, April 8 4:30-8:30pm (Register)
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Zelie's Home - Saturday, April 10 8:35-11:25am (Register)
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Mayfield Special Olympics - Sunday, April 11 2:55pm-5:20pm (Register)
Transportation is provided to the service sites. The one-time service opportunities are
in-person events. COVID safety protocols will be followed. Be sure to check out all of our service opportunities below and on GivePulse!
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Upcoming One-Time Service Opportunities |
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Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Volunteers are needed to help sort and repack nonperishable food that is later distributed to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
Dates:
Wednesday, April 7 from 4:30-8:30pm
Thursday, April 8 from 4:30-8:30pm
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Zelie's Home - Serve Saturday Deep Clean
Participants will help in a once a month deep clean of Zelie's Home, a home for women seeking shelter and support during pregnancy and early parenting months.
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Dates:
Saturday, April 10 from 8:35-11:25am
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Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center Mobile Food Pantry
Service participants will help sort, repack, and distribute food items to community members experiencing food insecurity. This activity will take place at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, a branch of the Cleveland Clinic.
Dates:
Saturday, April 24 from 8:40am-12:20pm
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Mayfield Village Adaptive Recreation Special Olympics Track Program |
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Student volunteers will help the coach and parent coordinators of Mayfield Village's Adaptive Sports Special Olympics Track Program. Volunteers may help organize the athletes for various practice routines each week, lead participants to certain spots on the track, demonstrate a certain “race," assist with taking attendance. |
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Dates:
Sunday, April 11 from 2:55-5:20pm
Sunday, April 18 from 2:55-5:20pm
Sunday, April 25 from 2:55-5:20pm
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Dates:
Saturday, April 17 from 9am-12pm
Saturday, May 1 from 9am-12pm
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MEDWish Supply Sort
Student volunteers will help sort through donated medical supplies, checking expiration dates and ensuring product viability. Sorting takes place through a number of different steps, and volunteers can expect to participate in all steps of the process (examples include sorting medical supplies into categories, matching similar items together, boxing, and labeling inventory). No medical experience necessary!
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To browse and register, for one-time service opportunities, check out GivePulse!
Contact service@jcu.edu with any questions.
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SAVE THE DATE: Jesuit Day of Service |
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Jesuit Day of Service -
Saturday, April 24
Mark your calendars for this year's
Jesuit Day of Service!
The Jesuit Day of Service is an annual gathering of community members at Jesuit schools to participate in actions of service around their local communities! Because of the nature of the pandemic, we will be holding all JDOS activities locally on John Carroll's campus.
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We are lookling 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!
Do you have a good driving record and embrace the JCU mission of being a "man or woman for others?" Do you enjoy participating in service and interacting with other students and the community? You can apply to be a student liaison too!
Responsibilities include:
- Participating in the service activity
- Serving as a CSSA ambassador for the community partner
- Transporting students to and from service sites
- Ensuring accurate attendance records
- Providing pertinent information to CSSA staff members
- Attending mandatory training sessions
- Facilitating reflection
If you'd like to read more about the role, Click HERE.
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Stay Tuned: CSSA Intern Applications |
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Applications for Summer Office Intern and 2021-2022 CSSA Data Management Intern will soon be available after Spring Break!
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Fitness for Fatima
Walk for a Great Cause!
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Do you want to be healthier and more active? Do you want to donate to a great cause?
Help raise money for the Fatima Family Center by joining the Fitness for Fatima week-long step challenge!
Part of the Leadership Scholars Capstone Project, this challenge runs from April 12-16 and is a week-long “step-challenge.” Whatever participant has the most steps by the end of the week wins a $15 gift card of their choice! Simply keep track of your steps on a smartwatch, a pedometer, or your phone.
To enter the challenge, send your $10 entry fee on Venmo to @Jamie-Durishin. All proceeds go to the Fatima Family Center. Anyone can participate — simply keep track of your steps on a smartwatch or on your phone!
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Follow Us on Social Media! |
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Get Connected!!
Follow us on social media to get the latest news from CSSA, learn about upcoming opportunities, find ways to stay connected and engaged, read posts by featured students, and learn about all of the great things happening in the Center for Service and Social Action! We post frequent updates daily, so be sure to stay tuned in!
Connect with us NOW to join the fun!
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March 30-April 6 .... No Service - Easter Break
April 24 .... Jesuit Day of Service
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Sr. Katherine Feely, SND, Ed.D | Director | kfeely@jcu.edu | 216.397.1966
Heather Craigie | Assistant Director, Student Development & Logistics|hcraigie@jcu.edu |216.397.6233
John Jackson | Assistant Director, Community Partnerships | jnjackson@jcu.edu | 216.397.1662
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JCU Center for Service and Social Action
Administration Building | AD-32
216.397.4698 | (f) 216.397.1661
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