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
Connect with over 40 Organizations with full-time domestic and/or international opportunities.
- Resume Writing
The Career Center offers 15 minutes 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. Application opens January 2024.
"The Seavey Joyce grant was really helpful in my being able to follow my passion and do a year of service without as much stress." -2020 W. Seavey Joyce Grant recipient
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.
Considering a year of full time service?
More events coming soon.
Date | Topic | Location |
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Post Grad Service Fair: Connect with over 30 post graduate service organizations with domestic and international opportunities. | Heights Room |
TBD | Post Grad Service Reception 2025 | TBD |
Contact kate.daly@bc.edu for more information.
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
- Amate House
- Amigos de Jesus
- Andre House of Hospitality
- Assumption Mission Associates
- Avodah
- Bilingual Education for Central America
- Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
- Boston College Clough School of Theology & Ministry
- Boston Teacher Residency
- Cap Corps
- Catholic Charities Project SERVE
- Casa de Esperanza
- Catholic Volunteer Network
- Center for FaithJustice
- Christian Appalachian Project
- Christ House
- City Year Boston
- Colorado Vincentian Volunteers
- Cristo Rey NY High School
- Cristo Rey San Jose
- Echo, University of ND
- Esperanza Academy
- Farm of the Child
- Franciscan Mission Service
- Franciscan Volunteer Ministry
- FrancisCorps
- Good Shepherd Volunteers
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
- L'Arche Boston North
- Lasallian Volunteer Corps
- 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
- 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
- SBP Disaster Relief
- St. Joseph Worker Program (L.A.)
- St. Joseph Worker Program (Orange County)
- Urban Catholic Teacher Corps of BC
- Working Boys' Center (Centro del Muchacho Trabajoador in Quito, Ecuador)
- Xavier High School Micronesia
- Yap Catholic High School
Class of 2023 Full-Time Volunteers
John Andreana
Amate House
Alexandra Baker
Peace Corps
Bridget Corcoran
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Samuel Corena
Peace Corps
Kha Dinh
Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE)
Aiden Fleming
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Lucas Gatz
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Izzy Jones
Peace Corps
Eleanor Kominiarek
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Olivia Lane
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Margaret Leahy
Peace Corps
Jennifer Lozano
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Ines Philippi
Amate House
Buck Popolo
Teach For America
Mia Raineri
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Katie Reiners
Amate House
Maimouna Sarr
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Oscar Shaver
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
Eduard Smith
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
McCarthy Strachan
Americorps/Habitat for Humanity
Faith Svoboda
St. Joseph Worker Program - L.A.
Sarah West
Christ in the City
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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