Service Hours Opportunities

Christian Service Expectations | 2026–2027

All STVM students will participate in Christian Service this school year. All students will log their service hours through MobileServe, and hours must be verified by a supervisor.

Classes of 2027, 2028 & 2029 — Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores

Students in the Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 will continue to complete 25 service hours during the academic year.

10 hours may be completed through service opportunities on campus at STVM.
The remaining 15 hours must be completed off campus, serving with nonprofit organizations or directly serving those in need.
Seniors: All 25 hours are due by April 1, 2027.
Juniors & Sophomores: All 25 hours are due by May 1, 2027.
Students with 200+ hours of service logged in MobileServe will receive a service cord their senior year for graduation.

Students are encouraged to complete and log their hours throughout the year rather than waiting until the deadline.

Class of 2030 — Freshmen

The Class of 2030 is the first class to participate in STVM’s newly redesigned Christian Service Program. This program is designed to provide students with meaningful and accessible opportunities to serve throughout the school year, with service integrated directly into the school experience.

Freshmen will complete 10 service hours during the school day, and their service requirement will be embedded into their Theology classes. All 10 hours must still be logged and verified through MobileServe by May 1, 2027.

Throughout the school year, one local nonprofit organization will visit the freshman class each month to share about its mission, explain how it serves our community, and have students participate in a small service project. This will allow freshmen to learn about the needs in our local community while actively putting their faith into action.

Freshmen are not required to find outside service opportunities or complete service hours on their own time. However, it is recommended that freshman interested in receiving a service cord their senior year start accumulating service hours outside of the school day now.

How to Log Your Service in MobileServe

Please follow these steps whenever you complete service:

Log into MobileServe.com using your STVM/Google credentials. Freshman and transfer students will receive an email from TeamMobileServe to help them claim their account.
If it is your first time logging in, the website may ask for a School Code. You can simply select “Skip this.”
Enter a phone number in MobileServe to verify your identity.
From the home screen, select the blue button to begin entering your service hours.
Enter the email address of the person who supervised your service. They will receive an email from MobileServe asking them to verify your hours.
After submitting your hours, check your MobileServe account to make sure your supervisor has verified them.
We strongly recommend logging hours as soon as you complete your service so supervisors can verify them while the experience is still fresh.

Campus Ministry will review MobileServe at the appropriate deadlines to ensure that all required hours have been completed and verified.

Questions? Please email or stop by the Campus Ministry Office to see Mrs. Cooper.

Service Opportunities

Akron Canton Food Bank

Queen of Heaven Parish Labre Ministry (Green, OH)

ACEing Autism

ATC (All-star Training Club) through UDS

Akron Metro Parks

Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors

St. Bernard Hunger Programs

Akron Ronald McDonald House

Catholic Worker Akron

Akron Marathon

The Akron Marathon is looking for student volunteers!

Volunteers can be as young as 12 years old (or 10 with a parent) and there are a variety of ways to get involved. Both individual volunteers and groups are welcome!

When: Friday & Saturday, September 25–26
Where: Varies depending on volunteer position

What You’ll Receive

Each volunteer will receive:

Volunteer T-shirt
Volunteer lanyard
Commemorative pin
Certificate documenting your volunteer hours

This is a great way to get a jump start on your required service hours while supporting a major local event!

To register or view available volunteer opportunities, visit Akron Marathon Volunteer Registration

Important: When registering, DO NOT use your STVM school email address. Volunteer information will be sent by email, and messages sent to school email addresses may bounce back.

Questions or interested in registering as a group? Contact Katie Riley!

Adapted Sports Program - Baseball Season

The Achievement Centers for Children are looking for student volunteers to help with their Adapted Sports baseball program, in partnership with the Cleveland Guardians!

Location: Foltz Field in Strongsville
Season: August 24–October 12 (no practice September 7)
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

There are two volunteer sessions available:

6:00–7:00 PM: Help support newer athletes or athletes who benefit from more one-on-one assistance.
7:00–8:00 PM: Help support more experienced athletes who typically need less one-on-one assistance.

Volunteers play an important role in helping make this program possible and providing athletes with a fun and supportive baseball experience!

Interested, please register HERE!

Akron Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Akron Walk to End Alzheimer’s is looking for student volunteers to help support this meaningful event on Saturday, October 10! There are several opportunities available throughout the weekend, including setup, event support, cheering on walkers, and teardown.

Friday, October 9 – Event Setup

5:00–7:00 PM (exact start time TBD)
Up to 10 student volunteers needed!

Help prepare for the event by setting up tables, tents, and chairs and decorating special event zones.

Pizza will be provided!

Saturday, October 10 – Walk Day

Coffee, water, and donuts will be provided, and most day-of volunteers will also receive a volunteer T-shirt while supplies last!

7:00–10:00 AM | Vendor Concierges & Zone Support
6–8 students needed to assist vendors and help throughout various event areas, including the Kids Area, Champions Club, Purple Party, Team Photo Area, and more.

8:00–10:00 AM | Walker Check-In
2 additional students needed to help welcome and check in walkers.

9:00 AM | Band & Cheerleaders Arrival
The Band and Cheerleaders are invited to participate and encourage walkers throughout the event! Cheerleaders will be stationed at waypoints along the route, with transportation provided by golf cart.

9:45 AM | Opening Ceremony

9:50 AM | Band at the Start Line
Help bring the energy with hype music before the walk begins!

10:00 AM | Walk Launch

10:15 AM | Band & Cheerleaders at the Finish Line
Celebrate and welcome walkers back to the venue with music and encouragement!

11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Teardown
6 students needed to help tear down the event and load trucks. Volunteers should be finished by approximately 12:00–1:00 PM.

Interested in Volunteering?

Students who are interested in participating should email Kate Dashner. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 25th.

Once volunteers are signed up, additional information and preparation will be provided through a brief 20–30 minute Zoom meeting.

United Disability Services

United Disability Services (UDS) is looking for high school students to volunteer and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities!

With flexible commitments of just 1–3 hours per week for 6–8 weeks, students can gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and serve their community.

UDS All-Star Training Club (ATC)

An inclusive sports and recreation program serving teens and adults of all abilities.

Volunteers will:

Help athletes participate in sports and recreational activities
Encourage teamwork, confidence, and fun
Assist with evening and weekend programs at community locations
Gain experience related to sports, coaching, education, therapy, or healthcare

UDS Toy & Resource Center (TRC)

A toy lending library supporting young children with developmental delays and disabilities.

Volunteers will:

Sort, clean, and prepare toys and learning materials
Volunteer after school on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons
Learn from an experienced early intervention specialist
Gain insight into early childhood development and disability services

Location: 701 S. Main Street, Akron, and various community locations

Important: Students must register with UDS before volunteering.

Whether you're interested in sports, education, healthcare, child development, or simply looking for a meaningful way to complete your service hours, UDS has an opportunity for you!

Interested? Check out the attached flyer or click HERE for more information and to register!

Service Opportunities

Help Tutor at St. Vincent de Paul or St. Mary's!

St. Vincent de Paul and St. Mary’s are both looking for STVM students to volunteer as tutors for elementary school students! This is a great opportunity to earn service hours while helping younger students grow in their academic skills and confidence.

St. Mary’s

Volunteer Orientation: September 3 at 3:30 p.m.
Tutoring Begins: September 10 at 3:15 p.m - 4:15pm

Please see the semester schedule here.

You must be able to provide your own transportation to St. Marys!

Interested in volunteering at St. Mary’s? Please email Mrs. Cooper.

St. Vincent de Paul

Training: September 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Tutoring Begins: September 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Tutoring Time: 3:30–4:15 p.m.

Volunteers will help elementary students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills as well as basic math skills. More information will be provided during the training.

Interested in volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul? Please email Mrs. McAvoy.

Akron-Canton Regional FoodBank

Students can click here!
Then scroll down to "Apply" under "First Time Volunteers" if they have never volunteered here before.
Select the corresponding application based on their age and fill it out (students under 15 need to come with an adult to volunteer).
After filling out the application and hitting "Submit," go here and hit "More" under the "Returning Volunteer" section.
From there, students can login with their username and password they created on their application and select what date and time they would like to volunteer based on their availability.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has year-round volunteer opportunities and are always looking for more help! There are two locations - one in Akron and one in Canton.

They provide vital support to individuals and families in need through services like food distribution, emergency assistance, shelter, and community outreach programs. Volunteers play an important role in making this work possible—whether by helping organize donations, serving meals, or assisting with community programs.

See more information about volunteering and how to sign up here!

First glance

First Glance is a student center located in the Kenmore neighborhood where they have been welcoming students, building relationships, and impacting the Greater Akron community for over 20 years.

They are looking for more students to come to help with childcare on Monday-Friday afternoon/evenings.

Learn more about First Glance here!

If you are interested in volunteering click here!

Email Caleb McKee if you have any questions!

Haven of Rest

Volunteering at Haven of Rest in Akron is a powerful way for students to live out their faith through service. Whether helping serve meals, organize donations, or simply offering a kind presence, students have the opportunity to support individuals and families with dignity and compassion.

See more information about volunteering here!

Serenity Hospice

Serenity Hospice is looking for compassionate student volunteers to serve in a variety of meaningful ways.

Students can volunteer in person by spending time with residents and assisting with activities and special events, or they can serve from home by writing cards and letters to brighten residents’ days.

This is a wonderful opportunity to bring comfort and joy to others while completing Christian Service hours.

If you are interested, please contact Jacey Scherer for more information.

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord."

1 Peter 4:10-11