CASA programs provide opportunities for making lasting connections between USD and the community, involving you in the reciprocal process of both learning from community members and serving the community. Many of these opportunities are open to any member of the USD community, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff employees, administrators, and alumni. We encourage you to get involved!

For more information please visit the Center for Awareness Service and Action (CASA) in UC113.

CASA Programs

Africa Programs American Indian Recruitment (AIR) Tutorial Color Your World Cool Club Elevated Hunger and Homelessness Immigration/Migration Issues Jamaica Immersion Trip

Literacy Through Character ReACT: Interactive Theatre Sustainability/Fair Trade Task Force THINK Youth Programs CASA Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities

 

 

Other Departments on Campus

• University Ministry
  (619) 260-4735
  Soup Kitchen, Tijuana Spring Break, Monthly Tijuana Service, Hunger and Homelessness Week, Interfaith Shelter Network, and other social justice opportunities
• English Department
  Contact David Hay at (619) 260-4252
  Southeast San Diego Tutoring Project
• Law School
  Contact Steve Hartwell at (619) 260-2353
  Pro Bono Legal Advocates Program
• Student Organizations
  Contact Mandy Womack at (619) 260-4590

Social Issues Committee

The Social Issues Committee combines the energy and talent of faculty, students, staff, administrators, and community members to expand awareness and facilitate action concerning pressing social issues. Since it was established in 1984, Social Issues Committee activities include sponsorship of speakers, public forums, essay contests, theme courses and conferences.

Placements in Community Agencies

Individuals who are interested in working in the San Diego community are referred to local agencies and schools that have volunteer opportunities. Some examples of the listings available are:

• Arts: Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego Historical Society
• Environment: I Love A Clean San Diego, Project Wildlife, People For Trees
• Health: AIDS Foundation, Children's Hospital, San Diego Hospice

Group Projects

Groups, clubs, and organizations also make requests for community service opportunities. We have updated lists of current one time group events needing many volunteers as well as agencies who are interested in groups wishing to make longer term commitments. Some examples are:

• Sherman Heights Community Center Tree Planting and Community Clean Up
• Linda Vista Clean-up

Post Graduate Domestic and International Opportunities

The "Adventures in Service" fairs are held every semester for long term service opportunities for a summer, year, or longer. Representatives of domestic and international volunteer organizations visit campus in the spring and include:

• AmeriCorps
• Peace Corps
• Jesuit Volunteer Corps
• VISTA