Apostolic Service
Service to the community is an invaluable learning experience for students. Because of our desire to “Live Jesus” and our belief that serving others is key to the growth and development of young Christian women, a block of school time for Juniors has been structured for service. This program, Visitation’s Apostolic Service program, began in 1970. While writing college essays in the beginning of their Senior year, our students often name their apostolic service as one of the most valuable educational experiences of their lives. Through a sustained, hands-on experience of service, students can gain a deeper knowledge of God who is constantly reaching out to all humanity in compassion, mercy and love. Helping others is a unique opportunity to develop character, for as a person is stretched to look beyond the fulfillment of one’s own needs, she is often inspired to respond in a way that will help bring all of God’s people to fullness of life.
Juniors
November (for two-weeks during school hours)- Contribute 60 hours of service or 6.5 hours per day working at service site. Student selects organization in which to volunteer.
- Volunteer 60 hours of service on own time
- Keep a journal of experiences
Criteria
- Volunteers must have direct contact with clientele rather than just doing clerical work
- Volunteers must work with persons in need
- Volunteers must work for agencies which cannot afford to pay volunteers
For students wishing to do community service on their own, organizations requesting volunteers are posted outside the Campus Ministry Office.