The St. John’s Campus Ministry Plunge Program offers an exciting
opportunity to students! Students immerse themselves in
Vincentian Service in places like New Jersey, Philadelphia, Panama,
Lourdes, Guatemala, New Salem, Denver, and New York City. The
service opportunities range from working on agricultural projects,
housing restoration and assisting pilgrims on their journey, just
to name a few.
Key elements of the plunges also include community building and
living simply. As students engage themselves and are given
the time to reflect on their experience, the true Vincentian
understanding of the poor comes alive.
Plunge Leadership
Student leaders will guide the incoming students participating in
the Rendu Service Experience. These exemplary students have
experience in service and reflection that they will pass on to our
new students.
New Leaders: for more information and to apply,
Click Here
Returning Leaders: for more information and to
apply,
Click Here
St. Vincent de Paul Center
Philadelphia, PA
January 14-19 & May 20-25,
2013
The Philly Plunge is fantastic opportunity to
serve in an urban setting and learn more about Vincentian works.
Students will with various inner city charities such as soup
kitchens, nursing homes and housing rehabilitation, and more. They
also have a great time exploring South Street and eating cheese
steaks!
For more information and to apply for May,
click here
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers
Denver
February 23-March 3, 2013
Students will parter with the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers,
participating in a variety of local service opportunities.
Students will stay at a Catholic Worker House and spend much time
learning about community living, poverty in Denver, and caring for
the earth.
The Team for this year has been
selected. Next year's applications will be available in
September.
San Lucas Mission
Guatemala
February 23-March 3, 2013
Students will work with the community of San Lucas.
Daily activities will vary depending on community need.
Typically students assist with agricultural work and community
projects. Much of this experience will be about learning the
native culture and history.
The Team for this year has been
selected. Next year's applications will be available in
September.
New Salem
Pennsylvania
February 23-March 3, 2013
Participants will experience rural life while working along
side the Daughters of Charity. Service varies depending on
the need of the community. Students have a unique opportunity
to experience a different way of living in the United States while
remaining connected to our Vincentian Family.
The Team for this year has been
selected. Next year's applications will be available in
September.
Panama
Tentatively May 20-June 1, 2013
In Panama, students live and work within a rural, farming
community. They help with the needs of the community, for
example an agricultural project, a family day for the children,
painting, etc. Students have the unique opportunity of staying with
host families and truly learning what it means to be a
Panamanian.
The Team for this year has been
selected. Next year's applications will be available in
September.
Lourdes Pilgrimage
Lourdes, France
Tentatively May 31-June 10,
2013
Pilgrims to Lourdes embark on a deeply spiritual journey that
involves helping the elderly, sick and injured in their experience
of the Healing Waters. Students also take part in Rosaries,
liturgies, and experiencing French Culture!
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The
Team for this year has been selected. Next year's
applications will be available in September.
Alumni - for more information and to apply,
click here
The Rendu Service Experience
New York, NY
Queens Campus: August 23-27, 2013
Staten Island Campus: TBD
The Rendu Service Experience is a Plunge
for First Year students. During the experience, we will
reach out to people in need across New York City. Service
sites may include soup kitchens nursing homes, and youth
programs. We will experience community living and form bonds
through our shared journey of faith and friendship. Participating
in this service plunge is an opportunity that will be both
memorable and life changing.
For more information, please contact:
Queens
Kate Giancatarino
giancatc@stjohns.edu
(718)990-6115
Marillac Terrace
Staten Island
James Behan
behanj@stjohns.edu
(718) 390-4305
Lavelle Hall 108