Sarah McDonough
Cardinal Staff
Throughout this school year there have been numerous opportunities for students to volunteer, both on and off campus. Now that summer is approaching, who says that has to end?
The possibilities are endless, including volunteering at soup kitchens or partaking in planning events for an organization. One helpful resource in finding custom volunteer opportunities is a booklet titled Response. The book gives a breakdown of different opportunities by state or country, as well as time commitment. You can also go to your home parish or local school to find ways to get involved and help the community. Short-term volunteering can vary from as little as one day to just a few months.
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Some seniors at Saint Mary’s University decide to volunteer long-term after graduation, whether it be for a year or longer. This was the case for one alum and current staff member, Katie LaPlant, director of student activities and volunteer services. LaPlant spent one year volunteering at St. Gabriel’s Retreat House in Shelter Island, NY.
“Volunteering is a great opportunity for people unsure what to do with life; they can test out something of interest,” said LaPlant. “I would (volunteer long-term again).”
You can locate the Response volunteering booklet online at https://www.cnvs.org/volunteers/search.php. Stop by Katie LaPlant’s office located in Toner or Campus Ministry to see the hard copy.
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