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Help Disabled Resident with Yard Work
A local, disabled resident is seeking help with yard work from students. He lives a mile off of campus on Congress Street. His mobility is severely limited, as he has had several surgeries, and he would greatly appreciate any help. If you can help, please contact Jim Lichkay at 574-234-7228.
Teach Catechism at South Bend Juvenile Correctional Facility
There is an opportunity for prison ministry at the South Bend Juvenile Correctional Facility on behalf of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Volunteers would assist with teaching scripture and catechism to teenage males on Sunday afternoons. Students able to minister over the summer are especially requested, though they also need volunteers for the remainder of the school year. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Deacon Greg Gehred from Little Flower Parish at 574-243-3437 (w) or 574-234-2934 (h).
Volunteers Needed at St. Vincent De Paul Greenwood Store
The St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Joseph County is looking for regular volunteers to help at its Greenwood store during the afternoon hours. The store is located at close to campus at S.R. 23 and Ironwood Rd., and volunteers must be capable of heavy lifting. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Denise Blanche.
Tutoring Opportunities: Center for the Homeless and Bendix Building
The Center for the Homeless is looking for volunteer tutors. Tutoring help is also needed at the Bendix Building Adult Education in South Bend. For more information or to get involved with either of these opportunities, please contact Debra Lane at 574-282-8700, ext. 81317 or dlane@cfh.net.
Volunteer at Healthwin
Healthwin is looking for people willing to help residents who have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Volunteers would do activities with the residents to keep them active and would need to commit to at least one hour each week. For more information or to get involved, please contact Karen Martindale.
Questions, please contact Maria Serakos.
Updated 05/07/12
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