Service Opportunities
Service Saturday - TBD
Service Saturdays are an opportunity for students volunteer at several different locations around Helena for 3 hours on a Saturday. It's a great way to engage with the non-profits and organizations that are supporting and sustaining our community. For more information email hunthausencenter@carroll.edu(link sends e-mail)
Weekly Service Coordinator Job Opportunity
The Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice (or CPJ) is a Carroll student-run office, overseen by the Office of Campus Ministry, that strives to promote the dignity of the human person through service. CPJ supports 3 student worker positions every school year who take time weekly to educate and coordinate Carroll students through local and regional service opportunities to share the love of Christ in hands-on ways.
If you are interested in taking a few hours a week to communicate with local agencies, and help educate and coordinate Carroll students to directly address service needs around us, then click here to be taken to the application. Feel free to contact Deidre Casey at dlcasey@carroll.edu(link sends e-mail) with any additional questions you may have. Thank you!
Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan Thrift Store's mission is to meet the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and families of all faiths.
Good Sams is relatively low on staff and could greatly use the help right now. If you want to reach out about service, you can contact Samantha Jensen at samantha@goodsamministries.org(link sends e-mail) or call her office: 406.442.0780 Ext 101.
Exploration Works
Exploration Works offers interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) exhibits, programs, workshops, classes, and camps for kids and families as well as school and community groups.
ExplorationWorks Science Center needs YOU! We want enthusiastic, fun-loving individuals who enjoy interacting with the public. No science background is necessary! Volunteer for our TinkerLabs to help facilitate quick, fun, activities with children and their families. If you can commit to one Saturday a month, 12:15 - 2:30, you can satisfy service requirements, get valuable experience, AND have a blast learning new things. To apply, fill out the volunteer application today!
Service Opportunities After Graduation
SPIRITUS Ministry
SPIRITUS Ministry is an opportunity for adults 19-29 years of age who are seeking more formation, ministry experience, or discerning vocations. Missionaries will serve 9 months inspiring Catholic youth through retreats and youth ministry internships at parishes and schools throughout Wisconsin.
SPIRIT missionaries will receive
- One-on-one coaching in evangelization, communication, and ministry skills.
- A vibrant community for young adults who desire to grow in holiness together.
- A prayer including daily Mass, Adoration, and Liturgy of the Hours.
- Weekly formation and monthly spiritual direction given by priests and lay ministers.
- $3,000 for completing the service period.
- Housing, food, health insurance and monthly allowance.
- Leadership development that transforms team members into missionary disciples.
If you are interested or want more information, please contact Sarah at recruiter@spiritusministries.org.
AmeriCorps National Service Opportunities
Montana Campus Compact is accepting applications for AmeriCorps College Coach and AmeriCorps VISTA members during the 2023-2024 national service period. AmeriCorps members enter Montana high schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to provide college-positive mentorship or build new climate resilience and poverty alleviation programs. Project locations include: Blackfeet Community College, the Missoula Writing Collaborative, the Montana State Energy Office, and the International Rescue Committee, among many others.
Beginning on March 27th, Montana Campus Compact will accept applications for short-term Summer AmeriCorps positions. These service members support programs that prevent summer learning loss and alleviate food insecurity through youth meal programs. Common project locations include food banks, libraries, museums, and summer camp programs across Montana.
AmeriCorps positions include a number of benefits, such as.
Living Allowance: $629 or $712, paid every two weeks, amount is position dependent
Education Award: $1,342 (summer) or $6,895 (year-long), can be used to cover tuition costs or repay student loans.
Relocation Assistance: (year-long only) $100-$750+, dependent on position and distance travelled
Personal & Medical Leave: (year-long only) 20 days
Other Benefits: (year-long only) Health coverage, childcare support, Noncompetitive Hiring Eligibility for Federal Government Jobs (position dependent)
Want to learn more?
Contact: Eli Bowe, bowe@mtcompact.org, 406-243-5458
Position Openings: https://mtcompact.org/available-positions/
AmeriCorps National Website: https://americorps.gov/
Farm of the Child Volunteer Community
Farm of the Child is a children's home, school, and clinic in Honduras. Children receive care from a team of professional Honduran staff, Franciscan sisters, and international volunteers.
Requirements:
- 27 month commitment (Aug 2023-Dec 2025).
- A College Degree.
Benefits
- Language school in Guatemala.
- BI-yearly retreats and daily prayer.
- Live in International Catholic community in a beautiful location.
- Extensive network of former volunteers.
If you are interested or want more information go to Farmofthechild.org or email them at missions@farmofthechild.org.
We are the Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice, or CPJ for short: a student-run office that strives to promote the dignity of the human person through service. Now that you’re settling into your schedules, here are some awesome opportunities to get out and serve in our Helena Community!