Christian Service

The following service opportunities are available in our local community.  The churches are listed with their respective ministries that are in need of assistance.  Please note, "community service activities are not school activities and Cardinal Gibbons does not mandate or direct any specific location or locations in the community where these services are to be performed.  Students are free to select the location where they wish to perform community service so long as the location and the activity meet the requirements of the school.  Cardinal Gibbons does not operate or control the locations where students choose to perform community service and consequently the school, its agents, and affiliates do not assume responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred in the course of performing these services in the community.  Students perform these services at their own risk."

Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR)
The organization needs volunteers to assist with shelter chores, playing with cats, and other responsibilities. Orientation is provided to all volunteers. Students must complete the Youth Volunteer Application. APR is located at 1137 NE 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Phone: 954 728 9010.

All Stars Tee Off Tournament
Volunteers are needed to assist with the All Stars Tee Off Tournament on May 5. Visit allstarsgolftournament.com for volunteer information and registration.

Book Explorers
A City of Fort Lauderdale program that trains teens to mentor and read to students in grades 1 through 3 after school. Visit ftlcity.info/bementors. Questions may be directed to Zoie Saunders at zsaunders@fortlauderdale.gov.

Cafeteria Tray Collection
Juniors may earn direct service hours by assisting with cafeteria tray collection at the end of their lunch period. Students must collect at least 10 trays to earn one service hour, with a limit of one hour per day and 10 hours per month. Students must use the sign in sheet in the back of the cafeteria.

Feeding South Florida Main Warehouse
2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023. Volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.

Fort Lauderdale Beach Clean Up
Beach cleanups are held the second Saturday of every month from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Students may volunteer from one to four hours. No advance registration is necessary. Students must bring a CGHS Volunteer Form.

Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
5980 University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067. Contact Robert Perez for St. Vincent de Paul opportunities, including Brown Bags for SVDP and Diaper Bank collections.

Pompano Beach Pier
Contact: 954 786 4111. Volunteer opportunities are available the first Sunday of every month from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Students ages 12 and older may participate. Parental supervision is required. Students must bring a CGHS Volunteer Form.

Poverello Center
2056 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Opportunities are available at the Thrift Store and Food Pantry. Students under age 18 must have parental supervision. Thrift Store: 954 561 3663, ext. 115. Food Pantry contact: James Stevens, 954 563 1299, ext. 125.

Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of Broward County offers volunteer opportunities that include food preparation and serving, as well as sorting and distributing items for the food pantry.

San Isidro Catholic Church
2310 Hammondville Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Contact: Patrick Cotter, 917 371 8891. Opportunities include the Thanksgiving Food Drive.

St. Ambrose Catholic Church
380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. Contact: Ann Murphy, 954 427 2225. Students may also inquire about serving as Teacher's Aides for Faith Formation.

St. Andrew Catholic Church and School
9950 NW 29th Street, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Contact Kathy or Dolly at 954 752 3950 for school related service projects.

St. Coleman Catholic Church
1200 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Contact: Shannon Burns, 954 942 3533. Volunteers are needed to assist with Faith Formation.

St. Gabriel Parish Council
Student volunteers are needed to assist with serving dinner at the Parish Hall for approximately 200 guests during Father Nathan's Priestly Anniversary Dinner. Students will serve from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist's Religious Education program offers ongoing volunteer opportunities for high school students to assist in Sunday School classrooms. Classes are held Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Students who attend the 9:00 a.m. Mass before class may receive additional service hours for assisting with children as needed. Students who can commit to volunteering each week are strongly preferred. Contact Meg Cairns, CRE, at meg@stjohncc.org to request an application.

SVDP Miami Warehouse
Volunteers assist with packing and sorting food one Saturday each month.

SVDP (St. Vincent de Paul) Thrift Store
2323 N. Dixie Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. Contact: 954 942 2242. Volunteers assist with activities in the thrift store.