Service Opportunities

SENIOR SERVICE EXPERIENCE & PRACTICUM: Decisions about the structure and frequency of the Senior Service Practicum Program will not be made until late July, as we gain a better understanding of the restrictions and social distancing guidelines we will be facing during the fall and spring semesters. All information will come directly from Mr. Perry - the director of the Senior Service Practicum, to students by email or Moodle message. Separate communication will be sent to parents. 

SUMMER VIRTUAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: We are currently offering the following Virtual Service Opportunities for the Class of 2021. Students participating in virtual programs should be prepared for service to continue into the school year:

• Book Nook Virtual Tutors - Virtual (Program full)
• United to Learn Video Teacher - Virtual (Program full)
• International Pen Pals Program, Mexico - Virtual (Program full)

SUMMER/FALL IN-PERSON SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

A limited number of in-person service projects are tentatively scheduled to resume in July as conditions allow. All in-person service during the month of June for the Class of 2021 is suspended. We are currently offering the following in-person service opportunities:

• Texas Ramps, July & August - In-Person (Spaces still available)

SERVICE SIGN UPS: All signups for service will be online through our Sign-Up Genius Portal. Only the projects listed online are approved for Jesuit service. 

For an accounting of your service hours contact Dr. Riemer directly. 

Update: We have begun recruiting for in-person service opportunities for the Class of 2022. Opportunities are listed below and the list will be updated as opportunities are cultivated and finalized. 

SOPHOMORE YEAR MAKE-UP SERVICE: Sophomores who were scheduled to complete their service on the 4 & 4 Service Track, 24/7, or MAGIS will receive information from Dr. Riemer highlighting options for completing their service either virtually or in-person during the months of July and August.

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS: Sophomores participating in a Service Organizations (Ignatian Service Corps, 24/7, Brothers for Others, United to Lead) will complete their Sophomore Year Service Requirement through their participation in their service organization. These students do not need to sign up for any additional opportunities listed below.

JUNIOR SERVICE EXPERIENCE (including summer service): The theme for the Junior Service Experience is “Practicing Christian Charity.” In line with that theme, we anticipate a significant number of charitable opportunities that will provide students options for hands-on, in-person service which do not conflict with federal, state, and local social distancing and other guidelines. The following opportunities are currently available at this time: 

• Bonton Farms Summer Cohort (opening for the week of July 20 - contact Dr. Riemer directly if you are interested in signing up)
• Catholic Charities Food Pantry Summer Cohort (program full)
• Manna for Others 2020-2021 Kitchen Crew (program full)

SERVICE SIGN UPS: All signups for service will be online through our Sign-Up Genius Portal. Only the projects listed online are approved for Jesuit service. 

MAKE-UP SERVICE: Members of the class of 2023 who were scheduled to complete their second service event during the months of March, April or May will receive information from Dr. Riemer the final week of July highlighting options for completing their service before the start of the school year. If you have questions or concerns about completing your service, contact Dr. Riemer directly.  

SOPHOMORE SERVICE EXPERIENCE: The Sophomore Service Experience is two parts. 1) Direct Service, 2) Formation & Guidance. We are currently offering the following options for completing the Sophomore Service Experience. Options will be added throughout the summer months in order to accommodate all sophomores and as federal, state, and local restrictions allow. Because options are limited, students are only permitted to choose/apply for one:

• Ignatian Service Corps (applications closed) 
• 24/7 (applications closed) 
• Book Nook Summer Virtual Tutors (program full)
• Brothers for Others  (applications closed)
• Elder Care/Assisted Living Pen Pal Program (program full)
• United to Lead (applications closed)

SERVICE SIGN UPS: All signups for "non-service club" service will be online through our Sign-Up Genius Portal. Only the projects listed online are approved for Jesuit service. 

To the students and families of the Class of 2024, welcome to Jesuit! We look forward to accompanying you through your formation in service and justice over the next 4 years. The Freshmen Service Experience for the 2020-2021 will consist of two parts: 1) direct service, 2) personal, intellectual and spiritual formation through our Freshman Service & Justice Workshop Series. Tentative plans are for freshmen to complete their formation component in the fall semester through a series of online workshops and small group discussions (either in person or virtually) with service to begin in the spring semester. More specific details of the revised Freshman Service Experience will be released in early August as we gain a clearer understanding of various federal, state, and local health restrictions. 

If students or parents have any questions about the Freshmen Service Experience, contact Dr. Riemer directly.