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Service

Each Blanchet high school student is required to volunteer at least 20 hours per year. Mid high students volunteer at least ten hours per year. Sixth graders earn their service hours together as a class. We believe service is an important component of a Catholic education and helps youth develop life-long sensitivities to improving the welfare of others. Blanchet students donate over 6,000 hours of service each year to school, civic and church organizations in the greater Salem area. Each class is assigned a particular service theme, such as poverty, the elderly or the environment. Blanchet's service program is organized through its Religion Department. Contact Campus Minister Danielle Wise for further information.

Service Themes by Grade Level:

Click here for the high school service log and reflection paper information.

Upcoming Service Opportunities

Earn service hours for helping with the following activities and events. For more information contact Danielle Wise

Date  Service Activity Contact
     
Jan. 30, 2010
Right to Life Dinner with Patty Schneier at St. Joseph’s Parish in Salem
We are In need of servers and babysitters – if interested please contact Serena Brophy at brophyboys@sisna.com for babysitting or Anna Poynter at eapoynter5@msn.com to help serve dinner.
 
 
Feb. 6, 2010 St. Joseph School is looking for help with decorating, serving and clean-up before, during and after their annual auction. Please contact Sarah Kresse if you are available to volunteer.
Sarah Kresse
Youth and Young Adult Coordinator
St. Joseph Parish
503.581.1623 ext 233
April 17, 2010
We need help with serving for our annual YLI Tea held at St. Joseph Parish Hall on April 17, 2010.  The serving hours would be from 11:00 AM till approximately 3:45 PM.  The proceeds will go to the seminarians at My. Angel for their tuition.
Sally Avolio
503-390-6165 or
Glynis Barsotti
503-370-9437
Begins ASAP
The Oregon Supreme Court is currently recruiting for a student volunteer to assist with general office tasks. Students are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.

Volunteers will be expected to work approximately five hours per week for a duration of approximately three months with the possibility of an extension. All applicants will be considered, however, preference will be given to those who have consistently demonstrated superior academic skills. Click here for more information.
Jenn McQuain
Management Assistant
Oregon Supreme Court
503-986-5876
Ongoing
Highland Elementary
 
Reading Buddy - Help 1st and 2nd grade students improve their literacy skills through reading books to you.  One hour every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Mentors - Be a positive role model in a child’s life.  Once a week, you choose the day the fits your schedule.  One hour a week during a student’s lunch hour and recess
Jog-A-Thon - Participate the day of our annual Jog-A-Thon. This is Highland’s major fundraiser of the year. 
Before & After School Program – Help with the supervision of the program or if you have a special talent, teach a class. Sports, Art, Craft, etc. This opportunity may be paid if teaching a class. Program runs Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm – 5:00 pm. Fall term begins October 9,2009.
Yolanda Solis - Highland 503-399-3336
Ongoing
Looking for a way to make an impact in the world? Be a LEADER!  Join the Red Cross Youth Council! Read more...
Dave Robinson
503-779-1270 or email yc@redcross-salem.org
 
Ongoing
Your local Red Cross is looking for outgoing and motivated individuals to lead
youth safety programs! View the poster here.
Megan Ackerman
503-779-1281 or email ypc@redcross-salem.org
 
Ongoing
St. Vincent de Paul invites upper grade students to help start a "Homework Club" Free meals are offered each day before a 30 minute Homework Club session.

 

Dawn Hernandez
971-218-0385
 

Friends of Benedictine

Students who belong to the Friends of Benedictine service club visit nursing home residents twice a month during school hours. Membership is by application only and the club forms each year shortly after the beginning of the school year. Students work together to plan activities and programs for the residents and must complete an end-of-the-year project as part of their club requirement. Twenty-five students currently visit residents at the Providence-Benedictine Nursing Center in Mt. Angel.

2008-2009 FOB Schedule
Date Time Bus Leaves
September 30 9:30 a.m.
October 16 1:00 p.m.
October 28 9:30 a.m.
November 6 1:00 p.m.
November 18 9:30 a.m.
December 4 1:00 p.m.
December 16 9:30 a.m.
January 8 1:00 p.m.
January 27 9:00 a.m.
February 12 1:00 p.m.
February 24 9:30 a.m.
March 5 1:00 p.m.
March 17 9:30 a.m.
April 2 1:00 p.m.
April 21 9:30 a.m.
May 7 1:00 p.m.
May 19 9:30 a.m.
June 2 9:30 a.m.

 

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