University Service Day

“To me, meaningful service is all about reciprocity and strengthening the community in

 which we live. When both those who are serving, and those who are being served, learn from

 and benefit one another, that is meaningful service.”

–Ashley Gabriel ’19, The School of Education                                              

Join us for our 24th Annual University Service Day!
Saturday, September 26, 2026

What is University Service Day?

On this day, the St. John’s University family joins together to serve our communities locally, nationally & globally. Previous volunteers have served the hungry in soup kitchens, visited residents at nursing homes, engaged in fun activities with disadvantaged children, cleaned and landscaped area parks, painted rooms in nearby schools and community centers, and provided assistance with so many other important projects. Working together in generosity and love as a Vincentian Family, we show exactly “What a difference a day makes!”

Why Saturday?

Every year, University Service Day is held on the Saturday nearest the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, whose compassion and zeal for service continue to inspire so many to work toward social justice and the reduction of poverty. This special day is part of St. John’s University’s Founder’s Week, a series of events and programs dedicated to deepening our knowledge and understanding of our Vincentian heritage.

Contact Us

Alexia Dolamakian, Assistant Director for Social Justice
[email protected]

The Institute for Vincentian Impact
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