Service

“Our love should not just be words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.”  1 John 3:18 

Our mission at Bishop Fenwick High School is to cultivate compassionate leaders through acts of service and service learning. Our program provides students with opportunities to live out their faith by serving others in our community and beyond. From education to action, our students are given opportunities to learn about social issues that impact our local community and our brothers and sisters worldwide.

Goals of the Service Program 

• Faith in Action: Encourage students to practice their faith through service to others. 
• Leadership Development: Develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility to steward the world around us. 
• Community Engagement: Foster a deeper connection with the local and global community. 
• Personal Growth: Promote personal growth through reflection and hands-on experiences. 

How It Works

Service Requirements 

• Students must complete 15 hours of service per school year.
• All students will log their service hours via x2vol and will have them verified by their service site contact. 
• All hours are due by April 1st of the spring semester. 
• Students may begin working on their hours during the summer leading into the upcoming school year  
• All hours MUST be completed through a legitimate non-profit, church, or charitable organization. 

Students may not count hours serving family members or neighbors. The service hour expectations maintain that students go beyond their normal duties and responsibilities to broaden their perspective and experience encountering and serving people they otherwise may not have encountered. 

Types of Service 

• School-Based Projects: Volunteer opportunities within the school.
  • Christmas Drive 
  • Falcon Go Days 
  • Arbor Day Service Project 
  • Faith Flock Service Projects 
  • Serving Athletic Youth Camps
  • Retreat Support 
  • Student Tutors  
• Community Service: Partner with local organizations to serve the community. 
  • Several organizations work with Fenwick students each year. Students can learn about various local organizations at the Fall Service Fair each year.
  • Global Initiatives:Participate in national or international service trips.
  • Fenwick hosts one annual service-learning trip in the summer. Participation in these trips counts toward their service hour requirements for the following year.
  • Students may participate in summer service trip with their parish or local non-profit agencies and receive service hour credit

Service Opportunities

Current Projects

• Collecting and distributing food to local shelters.
• Tutoring Programs: Assisting younger students with their studies.
• Environmental Cleanups: Participating in local park and beach cleanups.
• Visiting and helping at nursing homes.