Our hope is that Providence graduates will take their place in the community and contribute a Christian influence on society. We believe that our students should be exposed to the diverse population of the local area and witness first-hand the trials of those less fortunate physically, mentally, and economically. Within this spirit, all students must complete a 60-hour service requirement for graduation.

Click the button below to submit or view your service hours using MobileServe.

SUBMIT SERVICE HOURS

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Goal & Purpose:

The goal of the Our Lady of Providence Service Learning Program is to foster an environment where students will have an authentic service experience in which they put into practice the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and perform the Corporal Works of Mercy.

Objectives:

• To expose students to a variety of service opportunities so that they will discover their gifts and interests and remain committed to Christian service for life.
• To enable students to work directly with disadvantaged populations (outreach) and to have a deeper appreciation of the dignity of all human persons.
• To give students an opportunity to reflect on the message of Jesus Christ as it relates to their service experience and to make that message a permanent part of their lives.

Requirements:

Students are required to complete 15 hours of formal service each school year, for a total of 60 hours completed by the time of their Graduation from Providence. 

The specific requirements are listed below.

Service is any type of work we do, outside of our normal responsibilities, to benefit others while receiving no pay or other benefits for ourselves. Service is to be FORMAL – meaning it is completed with an approved agency or non-profit organization. Service should be completed outside of Providence-sponsored events.

Outreach is service during which we have direct, person-to-person contact with the poor, the homeless, the marginalized, the institutionalized, the elderly or children outside the family, or any other socially or economically disadvantaged group.

Tracking and Submission:

Students are to submit hours on the MobileServe website or app using their school account. All hours must be verified electronically by an activity contact from the organization where the student served. The site generates an email to be sent to these contacts after the student has submitted the hours. Picture or signature verification is not required but can be used. An email for a verification contact is required in all cases. All service/outreach hours must be completed, documented, and verified by the due date each school year. Students may begin their service during the summer break, after the last day of school of the previous year (for example, if the last day of school is May 23rd, any service done after May 24th counts for the following year). 

Collaborating with Theology Classes:

The completion of the yearly-required service/outreach hours will be incorporated into each student’s 4^th quarter Theology course with a culminating assignment about their year of service. This assignment will be a major component of the 4^th quarter and failure to complete the assignment and required hours will have a negative impact on the overall Theology grade.

Approved Agencies and Organizations:

A listing of Community Volunteer Opportunities can be found above via the Contacts for Community Volunteer Opportunities link. Students are not limited to these organizations but do need to follow the guidelines listed above when choosing a place to serve.

If you have questions or need further information about the service learning program, please contact Andrew O'Neill.