Diakonia | Volunteer Service Program

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Service Program

"Let love be your greatest aim."

- Corinthians 14.1

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Diakonia was developed for students at St. Bede Academy to experience the joy and fulfillment of volunteering. By teaming up with local organizations, St. Bede students are able to help out their communities and causes they care about. All students must meet with the director during the first month of the school year to discuss their projects.

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1.) Church/Parish Service: Take your spare time and tutor after school, work with the food pantry, or become a religious education teacher or assistant.

2.) Community Service: Students can work with local organizations such as the Red Cross, Horizon House, PADS Shelter, or area community festivals.

3.) Saint Bede Service: St. Bede encourages students to take part in athletics, auctions, rummage sales, office/clerical help, the Medieval Fair, or the orchard.

4.) Independent Projects: Creativity is welcomed! Contact Service Program Director Debbie Bartashius with your ideas and proposal!

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Getting together and discussing the success of your projects is also important. Students have the option to either write or orally present a reflection on their service experience. Seminars will be announced at the beginning of the school year. Students who attend may earn hours to add to their required 25 hours (minimum) of yearly service and 100 hours total (minimum) required for graduation.

For more information, please contact John or Francis or stop by and pick up a pamphlet. Remember, take pride in giving, feel good about yourself, have fun, and make memories!

Francis Hejmanowski	Program Coordinator	mailto:fhejmanowski@st-bede.com	223-3140 ext. 125
John Domyancich	Program Coordinator	mailto:jdomyancich@st-bede.com	223-3140 ext. 139