O’Dea is a community grounded in character, faith, and service. Service to one’s community and the world is integral to any Catholic education. Our program is not just about service, it is about service learning. As a school we endeavor to shape students who reflect on their service in order to gain understanding about people’s lives and witness how our society does and doesn’t take care of its most vulnerable members. Our mission is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and acknowledges that we all have a role to play in bringing the Kingdom of God to our broken world.

Guidelines:

• All students must complete 25 service hours per school year by June 1, 2023.
• Hours completed over summer 2022 count toward your total hours.
• The sites listed below (with links to volunteer information) are possible sites, not an exhaustive list. They may have in-person or on-line opportunities. Please consult their website for more details.
• Students should consult with their parents and learn more about COVID protocols at service sites before volunteering in-person.
• All service hours should be entered in x2VOL, along with your written reflection.