Now more than ever…
Whether or not you were involved in service during your time here at BC, there are opportunities after graduation that allow you to explore more deeply your interest in service and justice issues. Over the years, hundreds of BC graduates have pursued full-time service through a variety of programs. Explore your passions, learn new skills, build community, and make a difference for and with others.
- One-on-One Advising
If you are wondering what full-time service is all about, we are here to help. It’s never too early or too late to consider your options. Contact Kate Daly to set up a time to chat.
- Catholic Volunteer Network
The Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) offers a database of programs with full-time opportunities, as well as additional resources for potential volunteers. Many programs are still accepting applications well into the spring (2020).
- Americorps
Americorps is a network of service organizations created to meet the needs of the underserved in the United States.
- Post Graduate Service Fair
There will be two virtual opportunities, in November 2020 and January/February 2021, to learn about full-time domestic and international service programs. Please check back for more information.
- Resume Writing
The Career Center offers 15-minute drop-in sessions, Monday-Friday, 12-4 p.m., if you would like someone to review your resume. You can also view sample resumes from BC students.
- Funding Opportunities
- W. Seavey Joyce, S.J. Grant: BC seniors who would like to pursue full-time domestic faith-based service but who have concerns about finances can apply for this funding opportunity.
If you are a student with questions about any of the events above, or if you are part of an organization interested in attending the Post Graduate Service Fair, please contact us.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps- Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Education Focused Service Programs- Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Healthcare Focused Service Programs- Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Below is a list of organizations that offer full-time, supported, post graduate volunteer opportunities. Many of these organizations will visit Boston College for the Post-Grad Volunteer Fair that takes place each Fall.
- Alliance for Catholic Education
- Alum Service Corps*
- Amate House
- Amigos de Jesus*
- Andre House of Hospitality
- Assumption Mission Associates
- Augustinian Volunteers
- Avodah*
- Bilingual Education for Central America*
- Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
- Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
- Boston Teacher Residency*
- Cap Corps East
- Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries
- Catholic Charities Project SERVE*
- Casa de Esperanza*
- Catholic Volunteer Network
- Center for FaithJustice
- Christian Appalachian Project
- Christ House*
- City Year Boston
- Colorado Vincentian Volunteers
- Covenant House Faith Community Program*
- Cristo Rey NY High School
- Cristo Rey San Jose*
- Echo, University of ND
- Esperanza Academy*
- ExCEL*
- Farm of the Child
- Franciscan Mission Service
- Franciscan Outreach Volunteers
- Franciscan Volunteer Ministry
- FrancisCorps
- Good Shepherd Volunteers
- Ignatian Service Corps*
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
- L'Arche Boston North
- Lasallian Volunteer Corps*
- LU-CHOICE*
- Maggie's Place
- Magis Catholic Teacher Corps *
- Mama Hope*
- Maryknoll Lay Missioners
- Match Education*
- Mercy Volunteer Corps
- Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
- Nativity Preparatory School - Worcester, MA*
- Nativity Preparatory School - Boston, MA
- Notre Dame Mission Volunteers - Americorps
- NPH
- Operation TEACH*
- Passionist Volunteers International
- Peace Corps
- Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE)*
- PLACE Corps (UCCE)
- Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers (UCCE)
- Quaker Voluntary Service
- Red Cloud Indian School
- Redeemer Ministry Corps
- Rostro de Cristo
- Salesian Lay Missioners
- St. Joseph Worker Program
- Stonehill Service Corps - Brockton*
- Urban Catholic Teacher Corps of BC
- Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati*
- Working Boys' Center (Centro del Muchacho Trabajoador in Quito, Ecuador)*
- Yap Catholic High School*
*some placements will not be represented at the fair
Class of 2020 Full-Time Volunteers
Cameron Cullen
ACE Teaching Fellow at Notre Dame
Kathleen Walsh
Alliance for Catholic Education
Monica Mascolo
Amate House
Jamie Sung
Amate House
Ryan Wexler
AmeriCorps with Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Collin Quigley
AmeriCorps Habitat for Humanity
Matthew Davis
House of Brigid
Meghan Boyer
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Melanie Johnson
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Carly Sullivan
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Clare Ryan
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Anna Ferron
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Walter Haracz
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Maura Burke
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Aaron Salzman
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
Mollie Clark
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
Noella D'Souza
Red Cloud Volunteer Program (AmeriCorps)
Eugene Callahan
Special Olympics Massachusetts
If there is a post-grad volunteer program that you are interested but do not see on this list please contact the VSLC for more information. If you are a recent graduate and would like to add your information to this list, please contact kate.daly@bc.edu.
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