Spirituality and Service
service opportunities
As graduates of a Jesuit, Catholic University we share a special commitment not to live for ourselves alone. We recognize that we are called to share our time, talent, and resources with the world around us.
It is a lifetime commitment – a commitment worthy of St. Ignatius’ call to go “transform the world.” The need is all around us. Here are just a few opportunities for service to consider:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Heading Home, Boston, MA
Helps homeless families transition into permanent homes. Needs volunteers to help move furnishings into houses. Check out their website at: www.headinghomeinc.org.
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, Jamaica Plain, MA
Committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. Needs volunteers to visit elderly and help with events. For more information, go to their website http://boston.littlebrothers.org
Ignatian Volunteer Corps, New England
This national organization recently opened a New England office. It needs volunteers age 50 and older to make a one year committment to volunteer a couple of days a week at non-profit groups in Boston, Worcester and Rhode Island. For more information, go to www.ivcusa.org/region_pages/newengland.html
Tutors For All, Boston, MA
Tutors for All bridges the achievement gap one student at a time. Through the creation of partnerships between colleges, public schools, and community agencies, we offer underserved students the systematic one-on-one instruction they need in order to thrive. For more information please go to: www.tutorsforall.org.
Other
Alumni outside the Massachusetts area should contact their local BC chapter for information on service opportunities.