Local Service Opportunities
We have numerous opportunities for service to the local community.
Consider joining us in one of our ministries below!
Reach out for more information and to get set up.
Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P.
Associate Chaplain, Director of Service & Liturgy
St. Dominic Chapel LL 14
401.865.1826
ggillen@providence.edu
Reilly Johnston
Ministry Coordinator
St. Dominic Chapel LL 27
401.865.2760
rjohnst2@providence.edu
Adult Literacy
Adult Literacy is a program where adults with special needs visit campus and work with student volunteers on reading, social skills, and relationship building. Students are paired with adults to read, chat, complete worksheets, and spend time with one another. Students stay with their assigned adult each week, building familiarity and trust. Adult Literacy meets Tuesday and Wednesday in Feinstein (room 115) from 7–8 p.m.
Children’s Outreach
Children’s Outreach connects PC students with local school children through weekly after school volunteer opportunities at St. Pius V Elementary School. Students assist with after school tutoring, extended day, and other school activities.
FaithWorks
FaithWorks is a service-immersion program in Providence, R.I. for first-year students at Providence College. FaithWorks starts the Saturday before new-student orientation. It allows students an opportunity to move-in early and serve the community.
Hunger and Poverty Outreach
Hunger and Poverty Outreach is committed to addressing local and global poverty and hunger through direct service, advocacy, and education. The group is driven by solidarity with those served, faith, and relationships within the ministry.
Volunteers engage in numerous weekly service opportunities at Providence meal sites, deliver furniture with My Brother’s Keeper, serve the poor and vulnerable through volunteering at Saint Vincent de Paul, and ministering to our neighbors in need on the street of Kennedy Plaza.
Special Olympics
PC’s Special Olympics group organizes several events throughout year, including basketball tournaments in Peterson Recreation Center and an on-campus swim meet. Each year hundreds of PC students volunteer to help coordinate these athletic events with Special Olympics of Rhode Island.
Youth Education
Youth Education offers students the opportunity to teach religious education in various grade levels at parish schools in the Diocese of Providence. We provide a two-hour training session, open office hours, access to teaching materials and transportation. Whether in CCD classes or confirmation retreats, Youth Education helps children and youth discover the joy of faith.
