Community Outreach Office Local & Domestic Service Programs DeNaples Center Room 205B Phone (570)-941-7429 Fax (570) 941-4110

FIRST program participant Kate McKeaney volunteers with preschool children at local daycare center.

The Community Outreach Office

The Community Outreach Office at the University of Scranton works in conjunction with Collegiate Volunteers at Marywood University, Local and Domestic Service Programs and Service Learning. It is located on the second floor of the DeNaples Center. Under the division of University Ministries, the Community Outreach Office is directed by Patricia Vaccaro. Ellen Judge is the Administrative Assistant. Fr. Terrence Devino, SJ is the Asst. VP for University Ministries. The Collegiate Volunteer Office at Marywood University is within Campus Ministries and is located in Regina Hall. Amy Fotta is the Asst. Director of Campus Ministries and Collegiate Volunteers on the Marywood Campus. Mary Roche is the Administrative Assistant. Sr. Cathy Luxner, IHM is Director of Campus Ministry: Dr. Ray Heath is Vice President for Student Affairs.

Why Become Involved in Service?

• To help others who are in need.
• To learn about yourself - your values, beliefs and views of the world in which you live.
• To assist in career decision-making.
• To gain practical experience in the field of study you chose, while helping others.
• To learn about the Scranton area and contribute to the local community.
• To meet, work with and develop relationships with people - other college student volunteers, community agency personnel, and the population you are serving.
• To broaden your knowledge of social justice issues.
• To fulfill Service Learning Requirements