Regis Jesuit High School 9 th Grade Service Program 2017-2018
Service Office Coach Mattacchione – Service Director amattacchione@regisjesuit.com Coach Lechuga – Service Assistant jlechuga@regisjesuit.com
Why is service so important at Regis Jesuit? • It is part of our mission as Members of this Catholic, Christian community. • It is in keeping with the gospel message of Christ to share all of the gifts and talents we’ve been given with those who have the least. • Performing service can open our eyes to the injustice and cruelty in our world and teach us to love and understand all people, no matter where they live or what they have.
What are my 9 th Grade service requirements at Regis Jesuit? • Freshmen are required to serve a minimum of 10 hours • 1 st Half (5) of your 10 hours are due on December 1 st . • 2 nd Half (5) due on May 1st.
What kinds of service can I do as a Freshman? Freshmen can do almost any kind of work they aren’t paid for! For example: • Work in your parish or church • Volunteer at your old elementary school • Do service in your neighborhood or local parks • Volunteer to help out at RJHS
Service Ideas • Work at a local nursing home • Volunteer at RJHS on • Fall & Spring Spruce Up Tutor elementary school kids in Days an after school program • Help with LARK • Coach disabled children • Open House • Stock shelves in a food bank • Volunteer at your Rec • Go on a Mission Trip with your Center, Park District, etc. church youth group • Organize a group to help out in your neighborhood raking leaves or shoveling snow for the elderly or disabled
RJ Service Clubs • Arrupe Service Club – Homeless shelter – Soup kitchen – Elementary tutoring • Key Club • Special Olympics/Project Unify
What DOES NOT count toward my service hours? • Anything you get Paid to Do • Helping your Family • Working on a Political Campaign
www.regisjesuit.com/bdservice • Service Report Forms • Instructions for Logging Hours on x2VOL • Due Dates and Contact Info
Due Dates 1 st 5 Hours – • Dec 1st 2 nd 5 Hours – • May 1st
Have questions or need help finding Service Opportunities? See Coach Lechuga or Coach Mattacchione in the HUB. We’re here to help and look forward to seeing you!
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