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Service is at the heart of our mission
The John Carroll School seeks to instill in students a mindset of service and highly encourages direct service to the poor, infirm or homeless. We continually work “to develop in our students, the attitudes, values, knowledge and skills to empower them to accept their obligations as human beings to contribute actively, intelligently and responsibly for a better world as they strive daily to ‘act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with God,' their ultimate end." Philosophy, Paragraph 4
God has a great love for the poor, the oppressed and the marginalized. This thread, woven throughout Scripture, is also emphasized in Catholic social teaching.
80 hours of service are required before Graduation.
Parents should review student report cards each quarter to track service hours. To help manage the requirement, it is recommended that students complete a minimum of 20 hours of service by the end of each year. Students must complete a minimum of 50 hours of service prior to the start of their Senior year in order to receive their Senior class schedule.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer in during their high school career with documented service hours from another school will have those hours posted on their John Carroll service record.
- Freshman and Sophomore transfers must complete 80 hours of service.
- Junior transfers must complete 60 hours of service.
- Senior transfers must complete 30 hours of service.
Grow deeper in the mission of service.
Our Service Immersion Trips are opportunities for students to grow deeper in the mission of service to others.
Students spend four days and three nights at the Romero Center in Camden, NJ where they participate in the Urban Challenge. The Urban Challenge Program is a service-learning, immersion experience rooted in Catholic Social Teachings. The Urban Challenge Program is a unique educational and retreat opportunity that helps its participants to gain an understanding of urban poverty through the lives and stories of the people of Camden, NJ.
Students spend seven days and six nights in Preston County, WV working on different home repair projects throughout the County with other schools and parishes from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. During the day, each student will have a worksite where they complete their home repair project and participate in camp life in the evenings. Every night ends in prayer and Mass will be celebrated once during the week.
Service Opportunities
We believe that community service is an essential part of personal growth, and it provides an opportunity for individuals to contribute to society while learning new skills and gaining valuable experiences.
A list of approved service organizations can be found below. Additional suggestions can be found in the Weekly Update. If you have questions regarding whether or not your service will meet eligibility requirements, please contact Mrs. Brown.
Contact
Assisted Living/Nursing Homes
Hospitals & Healthcare
Services for Youth
Services for the Disadvantaged
Services for the Poor
Community Food Services
On Campus
Email admissions@johncarroll.org
Email admissions@johncarroll.org
Other
Recording Your Service Hours
- Step 1: Download the App Download the MobileServe app from your phone’s AppStore (iOS or Android).
- Step 2: Access Your Account. Your account was created for you using your John Carroll email address. To access your account, open the MobileServe app. Click "Forgot Password?" at the bottom of the login screen. Enter your John Carroll email address and submit.
You will receive an email with a link to reset your password and claim your account. Click the link in that email and follow the prompts to set a password of your choice. You will only need to enter your name, date of birth, and your John Carroll email address — do not enter anything in the employer/school field.
- Step 3: Log Your Hours. Once logged in, you can begin entering your service hours. Each service entry should include: number of hours volunteered; Community or Direct service (direct service benefits a vulnerable population — homeless, infirm, disabled, etc.); name of the service organization; brief description of the service performed; name and email address of the supervisor (not a parent or guardian)
Please ensure all entries are accurate and complete.
If you have any questions or issues accessing your account, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Brown at kbrown@johncarroll.org.
