Campus Ministry at Canisius College has a wide offering of service programs for the college community to become involved. If you have a desire to do service Campus Ministry will match you with one of our community partners. We have many long standing relationships with community partners both near and far.
Here are some simple points to ponder to assist with discernment:
- What am I looking for in a community service experience?
- How often do I wish to commit to the service? How does this fit with my schedule?
- What type of service or population(s) do I wish to serve or have in mind? e.g. meal programs or soup kitchen, refugees, children, seniors, people living with HIV and AIDS or people that are homeless, tutoring programs.
- What gifts and talents do I have? What are the needs of the world and how may I use my gifts to help?
- How does my sense of spirituality or faith in God enter into the decision to serve others?
- Does this support my career goals and help me develop in the person I may wish to become.
Campus Ministers are available to help you throughout this process. Please feel free to stop by Campus Ministry in Old Main 207 to learn more about the many service options available.
Service Opportunities:
Canisius for Buffalo
Campus Ministry’s local service program helps students, faculty, Staff and Alumni become involved in the City of Buffalo. Canisius College is located in the Hamlin Park section of the City of Buffalo and we are committed to being a good neighbor and living up to the Jesuit ideal of being men and women with and for others. Campus Ministry’s Community Service Interns service and liaisons between a particular community partner and college. To learn more on the service interns and their placements click here.
Service Trips
Canisius students serve the needs of others all over the world. The Office of Campus Ministry organizes annual service trips to New York City, Appalachia, New Orleans and other urban areas, as well as Ecuador, Jamaica, India, Poland and El Salvador.
Volunteer after graduation
Spend the year following your graduation from Canisius in service to others. There are many worthy causes that need your help.
Community Day
Canisius Community Day is a popular program among Canisius students, faculty/staff and alumni. Many student organizations, athletic teams, and classes have long made Community Day a tradition. The 2011-2012 Community Days will be September 24, November 19 and April 21. Please register as an individual or your student club or organization. Click the link to find out more information.
Contact Joe at x2875 or vanvolkj@canisius.edu for more information.