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COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS INTERESTED IN SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, THE COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING OFFICE WILL PRESENT INFORMATION,
INCLUDING HOW TO SIGN UP DURING A SPECIAL GOLD BELL ASSEMBLY IN THE GYM.
STUDENT OUTREACH SERVICES (SOS)
Moderators: Ms. Kemper, Ms. Platz, Ms. Thomas and Ms. Corker
Criteria: Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors on a first-come, first-served basis.
Requirements: Desire and availability to commit to regular monthly community service outside of school in our greater
Cincinnati community.
Goals & Objectives: Choose an agency where they would like to volunteer. Become part of a group who regularly
volunteers, either monthly or bi-monthly and reflects on the service experiences. A few examples of this club’s service
opportunities are: Serving brunch at Bethany House Shelter, visiting with the elderly at St. Margaret Hall, and mentoring
young girls at Roll Hill Community Center.
Outside/After school activities: Regular service and celebration times each month.
Club Day: 5 th Bell SO-2 days in various locations in Keller Center.
Dues: $5 per student/year
To Join: Get more information at the GOLD Day Presentation on September 9, 2017.
Meetings: Community Service Learning Office and/or Keller Center
SOS ROOKIE GROUP - FRESHMEN ONLY
Moderator: Ms. Platz
Criteria: Open to all freshmen only.
Goals and Objectives: This outreach group introduces the freshman to a wide variety of service in a larger group setting.
This will meet during 5 th
Bell SO-1 days. Members will have the opportunity to learn about and experience several types
of service, such as working with the elderly, light rehab, assisting the disa bled and volunteering with children. These
opportunities will help students decide which type of service suits them best.
Meetings : Keller Center
Dues: $5 per student/year
To Join: Come to first meeting August 31 during 5th bell in the Keller Center to learn more.
BULLDOG BUDDIES
Moderator: Ms. Platz
Criteria : Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Application required.
Requirements: Desire and availability to commit to once a week tutoring at a local school site.
Goals & Objectives: The SUA Bulldog Buddies Program is a tutoring program designed to foster the growth of students
from local elementary schools. The high school tutors and their Buddies will engage weekly in study and formation to
foster the academic success of the elementary student.
Outside/After school activities: Once a week tutoring on the day of your choice. After school meetings and orientation
required!
To Join: Get more information at the GOLD Day Presentation on September 9, 2017.
Meetings : Community Service Learning Office and/or Keller Center
IMMERSION SERVICE EXPERIENCES
Moderator : Ms. Kemper and Ms. Platz
Summer Mission Trips: Mission trips help to foster a sensitivity and appreciation for the struggles of the poor and
disenfranchised as well as broaden the scope of community service to which our students are invited. Summer Mission
Trips focus on service to our local, national and international communities. The trips are usually for one week during the
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