Career–oriented “Adventures in Service” events are held on campus each semester. These events promote interaction between students and a variety of service and non–profit organizations. Students interested in internships and long–term volunteer opportunities are invited to attend and speak with individual representatives from each organization.
Adventures in Service (Fall 2012 - November 13)
The fall semester Adventures in Service program will be held Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 12:15 – 2:00 p.m. in the UC Forum C. This annual program spotlights non-profit and service organizations offering regional and long-term internship and service opportunities. Organizations that are participating in the Fall 2012 event are listed below.
Adventures in Service: Careers with a Conscience (Spring 2012 - March 20)
The annual spring semester Adventures in Service: Careers with a Conscience program was held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in UC Forum A. This annual program features a panel of USD faculty, staff and alumni sharing personal stories of their long-term volunteer experiences. Speakers in Spring 2012 included those who have participated in Augustinian Volunteers, Americorps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Peace Corps, and Teach for America.
Participating Organizations & Services Offered (Fall 2012)
| American Red Cross | Prevents and alleviates human suffering in emergencies |
| Arc of San Diego | Providing services for people with disabilities |
| Big Brothers, Big Sisters | Help vulnerable children succeed through one to one relationships |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Serving the youth of the community |
| Camp Adventure Youth Services | Camps for military families around the world |
| Feeding America San Diego | Food assistance |
| Girl Scouts of America | Building girls of courage. confidence and character |
| Harmonium | Services to over 5,000 children, youth, and families |
| Jewish Family Service | Assistance at all stages of life |
| Laubach Literacy Council | English language tutoring for imigrants and refugees in SD |
| Nativity Prep Academy | Private, all-scholarship Jesuit middle school |
| PLACE Corps | Catholic teacher service corps |
| PACT | Catholic teacher education program |
| Reuben H. Fleet Science Center | Science museum and education |
| Salesians of Don Bosco | Youth ministers in parishes and youth centers |
| S D County Office of Education | Foster Youth & Homeless Education Program |
| San Diego Habitat for Humanity | Making affordable homeownership a reality |
| St. Joseph Worker Program | One year service program |
| Surfrider Foundation | Grassroots non-profit environmental organization |
| Teach For America | Education for kids in low-income communities |
| United Way of San Diego County | Service organization |
| Voices for Children | Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) |
| Whispering Winds Catholic Camp | Christ-centered camp |
| WITKids, Inc. | Inspiring, educating, and empowering kids |
| World School Inc. | International service travel program |
Sponsored by Career Services, Center for Community Service-Learning, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics) and University Ministry.
