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Community Service

Cadets: it is our goal to make you aware of the needs of others and of our shared responsibility to help those in need. 

At St. Joes, you will begin to develop a life-long love of serving those in need and giving generously of your time and unique gifts. Be sure to take our motto of “Privilege and Responsibility” very seriously as we strive to build a culture of service where helping those in need is more of a joy than a requirement.

Oh my God, teach me to be generous, teach me to serve you as I should, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fear of being wounded, to work without seeking rest, to labor without expecting any reward, but the knowledge that I am doing your most holy will.

Service Opportunities

  • St. Thomas Aquinas, Fairfield Vacation Bible School:

    • June 22nd - June 26th 2026 

    • 8:30am - 1:00pm (student programming at 9:00am)

    • Vacation Bible School will be a half-day program held on St. Thomas Aquinas parish/school grounds.

    • Examples of volunteers positions they are hoping to fill: Skit Participation; Music Coordination; Craft Assistant; Game Assistant.

    • If you're interested, reach out to 

  • I can be best reached at this email, (epleszko@stthomasfairfield.org) or phone (203) - 885 - 4106. 

  • Game Assistant 

  • Stamps for the Wounded

    • Students are invited to participate in an ongoing service project supporting U.S. veterans through Stamps for the Wounded.

    • What students will do: Collect used postage stamps from family, friends, neighbors, and businesses -

    • Set aside stamps properly for donation

    • Deliver collected stamps to the chapter coordinator or contact her for drop-off instructions

    • What to collect (ACCEPTABLE): Used postage stamps (U.S. or foreign) clipped with about ¼ inch of paper around the stamp - Envelopes with interesting stamps or cancellations (send whole if special) - Postcards or postal stationery (do not clip) - Unused U.S. postage stamps with gum intact

    • What NOT to collect: Torn, moldy, stained, or heavily damaged stamps - Stamps marked with pen or marker - Metered or printed postage (e.g., “Postage Paid,” “Bulk Rate”) - Stickers, labels, or non-postage items - Stamps that have been soaked, steamed, or removed from paper - No current flag stamps

    • Reach out to Barbara Wells for more information.
       

  • Multiple Times/Dates - Student Aides

    • St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Trumbull is looking for student volunteers to serve as aides in Religious Education classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sundays.

    • Tuesdays and Wednesdays would be from 4:30pm-5:00pm and Sundays would be from 10:15am-11:15am. 

    • Interested students can reach out to Ms. DeVito, Director of Religious Education at RelEd@stcatherinetrumbull.com
       

  • Multiple Times/Dates - Person-to-Person

    • Help families stay warm this winter. Volunteers will assist with collecting, sorting, and organizing donated coats, as well as welcoming and guiding community members. It’s a fun way to give back, earn service hours, and make a direct impact in your community. No experience needed.

      • Norwalk Grab 'n Go Shopper Saturday | Shift time: 8:45am-12pm | 76 South Main Street

      • Stamford Warehouse Loader | Shift time: 9:00am-10:30am | 425 Fairfield Ave, Building 1, Suite 111

      • Stamford 2nd Mobile Food Pantry | Shift time: Tuesdays, 2-4pm, Wednesdays: 2:30-4:30pm, 5-7pm, Thursdays:  3-5pm, 5-7pm, Saturdays: 11am-1pm, 1-3pm | Different Stamford locations

      • Darien High School Youth Group (Monday thru Wednesday) | Shift time: 3:00-4:30pm | 1864 Post Road

      • Click Here to Sign Up
         
  • Saturdays - St. Lawrence Parish
    • St. Lawrence is in need of volunteers on Saturdays to manage housekeeping chores - moving boxes, cleaning up, etc...
    • Contact Rich Plavnicky if interested. 

Service Organizations to Reach Out to!

These are organizations that are always looking for volunteers! Reach out to Mr. Kingsbury if you need any assistance connecting with them. 

Service Hour Requirements

What Counts for Service?

  • Freshmen and sophomores are permitted to fulfill the service requirement through serving St. Joseph High School, as well as their own communities, including their own churches, schools, or towns.

  • Freshmen and sophomores may also log hours in service to the hungry, homeless, sick, elderly, disabled, economically disadvantaged, or an organization that directly supports those causes. 

  • Juniors and Seniors are asked to go beyond serving our immediate community and directly confront social injustice in a deeper way. They must perform acts of service that assist the hungry, homeless, sick, elderly, disabled, economically disadvantaged, or an organization that directly supports those causes. 

The following may NEVER be considered service and if submitted will be invalid:

  • Volunteering at FOR-profit businesses (i.e. doctor’s offices, law firms, stores, etc).
  • Any house, yard work, or babysitting done for family, friends, or neighbors.
  • Anything in which payment is received, or doing work you would normally be paid for but not accepting pay.
  • Service should not be done through organizations that are contrary to the mission and beliefs of St Joseph High School and the Catholic Church.
  • New service opportunities will be posted on the message boards at school and on our school website.
 

Tracking Service Hours Using MobileServe

Students will use MobileServe to track service hours.

MobileServe is an online platform that provides an easy way to log your hours. Please follow the instructions below to register and begin logging your service hours.

  1. Visit MobileServe's website here. (They also have an app in the Apple Store and in Google Play)

  2. Students may simply use their Google account and click the single sign-on option for Google.
  3. MobileServe is linked to Blackbaud, so you already have an account set up.
  4. Click “SKIP” for Org code. You should not need an Org code to register. 

If Students Cannot Find Their Accounts:

  • Students must be sure that they are using their school-issued Google account (@sjcadets.org). If you are using a different account, it will not recognize you as an SJ student. 

If You Need Help Logging Your Hours