Pre-Approved Agencies

I. Work with Children

Tutoring: Tutoring elementary school, middle school, and junior high school children meets the Christian Service requirement for Freshmen and Sophomores, provided that the Mitty student is providing direct, interpersonal help to another student. Note: grading, filing, classroom set up, and similar activities do not meet the service requirement.

Coaching: Coaching children at a school or through a club sport program meets the Christian Service requirement for Freshmen and Sophomores, provided that the Mitty student is providing direct help to a young athlete. Note: scorekeeping, refereeing, working in a concession stand, and similar activities do not meet the service requirement.

Vacation Bible School: Work at any parish Vacation Bible School meets the Christian Service requirement for Freshmen and Sophomores.

II. Work with the Elderly 

Most convalescent home work is permitted, provided that there is direct service to the residents. Janitorial or food service work does not meet the service requirement.

III. Work with the Mentally and Physically Disabled

IV. Work with Economically Disadvantaged Persons

V. Parish Community Work

There is a variety of work in local churches that serves the community. Teaching Sunday School, work as an altar server, and other special projects are permitted.

VI. Hospital Work

Most hospital work is permitted, provided that there is direct service to the residents. Janitorial or food service work does not meet the service requirement. Be aware that many hospitals require a longer commitment than 25 hours.

VII. Environmental Stewardship 

There are numerous agencies that care for animals and habitats and keep our environment clean and healthy. Complete a Proposal for Christian Service Project Form to ensure that your work meets the service requirement.

VIII. Drives and Fundraising

There are many local and national agencies that work to raise money and collect food and other items for worthy causes. While Mitty students are always encouraged to give when appropriate, service hours are not granted for donating goods or merely participating in drives. However, students in leadership roles in such efforts can earn service hours. In recent years, several students have been actively involved in organizing a team for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. For more information, go to www.relayforlife.org or see Mrs. Portillo in Campus Ministry.

See 1.800 Volunteer.Org or VolunteerMatch for more information on how to connect to local agencies!