Career–oriented “Adventures in Service” events are held on campus each semester. These events promote interaction between students and a variety of service, non–profit and governmental 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 2011 - November 15)
The fall semester Adventures in Service program was held Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 12:15 – 2:00 p.m. in the UC Forum C. This annual program spotlights non-profit and government organizations offering regional and long-term internship and service opportunities. Organizations that participated in the Fall 2011 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 will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in UC Forum A. This program features a panel of USD faculty, staff and alumni sharing personal stories of their long-term volunteer experiences. Speakers include those who have participated in Augustinian Volunteers, Americorps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Peace Corps, and Teach for America.
Participating Organizations & Services Offered (Fall 2011)
| Amity Institute | Global education |
| Arc of San Diego | Providing services for people with disabilities |
| Augustinian Volunteers | Community living and social services |
| Big Brothers, Big Sisters | Help vulnerable children succeed through one to one relationships |
| Camp Adventure | Serving children and youth on U.S. military bases abroad |
| Center for Creative Leadership | Leadership education and research |
| Excel Youth Zone | Promotes youth as resources and leaders in their communities |
| Feeding America San Diego | Food assistance |
| Girl Scouts of America | Building girls of courage. confidence and character |
| Habitat for Humanity | Addressing the issues of poverty housing |
| Hope in the City | Raise quality of life for residents of City Heights |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | Service in the US |
| March of Dimes | Nonprofit for pregnancy and baby health |
| Peace Corps | International service |
| Princeton in Asia | Service teaching English in Asian countries |
| Pro Kids | Promote character development through the game of golf |
| Reuben H. Fleet Science Center | Science museum and education |
| United Way | Service organization |
| Via International | Service organization based in California |
| Voices for Children | Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) |
Sponsored by Career Services, Center for Community Service-Learning, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics) and University Ministry.
