For Employees

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Serving those in need expresses a deep commitment to social justice and a radical giving of oneself to others, which exemplify core ideals of Ignatian spirituality. More so, by completing acts of service with others and our students, we become a community of faith as – together – we bear witness to the Gospel message. “[C]colleges and universities gather teachers and students together in a community of shared values and common dedication to the pursuit of truth.” (Empowered by the Spirit: Campus Ministry Faces the Future, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1985.)

Faculty and staff are welcome to collaborate on these service experiences:

  • Arrupe House Programming - helping prepare and deliver We Care Meals, during the academic year and during breaks.  Departments can also "take over" a meal during breaks.  Contact Lorena.Pacheco@scranton.edu 
  • Domestic & International Service Trip Chaperone
    • Faculty and staff members serve in a vital role as a chaperone on service trips. In their role as mentors,
      the chaperones deliberately and intentionally act as teachers, sponsors, and counselors – supporting
      students’ commitment to faith in their service. Mentors can shape the students’ transition into
      adulthood and model faith and spirituality.
      Employees of the University are encouraged to attend information sessions to learn about expectations of service trip chaperones, as well as trip locations, types of service activities,
      accommodations, and other information. Types of services can include:
      • Serving in soup kitchens & food pantries
      • Disaster relief
      • Tutoring/mentoring children
      • Refugee assistance
      • Working with persons with disabilities and former gang members
      • Contact Avianna.Carilli@scranton.edu for more information
  • Giving Tree Christmas programs- purchasing gifts the DeNaples Center Giving Tree which is distributed at the Gifts for Kids program (joint effort by Catherine McAuley Center, Friends of the Poor and Catholic Social Services) Contact Ellen.Judge@scranton.edu.
  • Gifts for Kids program - helping families shop for Christmas gifts in conjunction with the Catherine McAuley Center, Friends of the Poor and Catholic Social Services giveaway for families during the holiday season in the Byron Center.  Gifts for Kids is coordinated on campus by the office of Community and Government Relations.  Please watch for their announcement regarding dates and times for volunteers on campus.
  • Click here for Mission and Community Service Leave Information and forms.
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