Service Opportunities

Get Involved

The Office of Community Service and Social Justice encourages all students to stop by and get involved in volunteer and community service opportunities. With on-campus, local, national, and even global options, students can engage in various collaborative opportunities to help make a positive impact in our world.

Lend a Hand, Donate, Speak Up:  There’s a Way for Everyone to be Involved!

Whether you are looking for a one-time volunteer activity, an ongoing community service opportunity, or you want to organize a new project, the Office of Community Service & Social Justice can help you.

Connect & Serve provides a current and ongoing list of campus and community projects that seek student volunteers and involvement.  These opportunities help meet needs on campus and in the local community. Questions? Email: communityservice@marywood.edu

Pacer Pantry is Marywood University’s campus-based pantry that provides supplemental fresh foods, produce, and grab & go items to Marywood students and employees. Marywood University has been designated as a Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus+ by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in recognition of its leadership in the area of college student food security.  Pacer Pantry is staffed by student volunteers and Federal Work Study eligible student workers. If you are interested in volunteering or working at Pacer Pantry, please email communityservice@marywood.edu for more information.

INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

  • Pacer Pantry is located on the lower level of Emmanuel Hall and is open on a regular schedule during the fall and spring semesters.  In addition to this main location, satellite pantry areas on campus stock grab & go items.
  • Donations are always welcome, including non-perishable food, small toiletries, cleaning products, and feminine hygiene items. Please contact pacerpantry@marywood.edu if you would like to donate or have any other pantry related questions.
  • To be eligible for our services, you must be enrolled for courses or currently employed at Marywood University.  Please have your Marywood ID each time you visit the pantry.
  • Once annually, you will be asked to register or update your information in order to utilize the pantry. Then, you simply need to check-in for each visit.  This enables us to restock and track the types of items that are needed.
  • Pacer Pantry receives food from donations and from the Regional Food Bank through a partnership with local community organizations. Products offered are dependent on their availability. We try to provide as much variety as possible.
  • Please only take items you need so that we have plenty for everyone. You are welcome to visit as often as you choose.
  • Read all labels to be sure you avoid any allergies or dietary restrictions—it is your responsibility to read all packaging. 

To see inventory updates, current schedule, satellite pantry campus locations, and other Pacer Pantry news, follow us on Instagram @mupacerpantry.

Questions? Email: pacerpantry@maryu.marywood.edu

Alternative Break Service Trips

Service: For more than 30 years, Marywood has partnered with service organizations across the country and the globe to extend a helping hand and bring hope to people who need it the most.

Education: Participants prepare for each trip by thinking critically about poverty, social concern, peace, justice, diversity and current topics. When students return from a trip, they give both formal and informal presentations about their experiences and newfound understanding.

Culture: Through food, music, language, dance and recreation, every destination becomes an adventure!

Leadership & Teamwork: Student leaders support, motivate and educate all participants work together to challenge themselves, take risks, communicate, build trust and grow more committed to working for social justice.

Faith & Values: No matter your faith tradition, serving others can be an expression of the religious and personal values we share in common. Reflection, discussion, and prayer are integral aspects of service trips that allow us to connect in meaningful ways to grow in knowledge, respect and unity with one another.

Fun: Service trips are about building relationships, self-discovery, skill-building, reaching goals and learning something new. And when you do it all while serving others, what could be more fun?

MORE INFORMATION FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

Service Trip Expectations

  • Submit a complete application
  • Be interviewed by trip coordinators
  • Pay a non-refundable program deposit
  • Participate in individual and group fundraisers
  • Attend group meetings and activities before, during and after the trip
  • Participate actively in reflection, prayer and service
  • Have an open mind
  • Be your best self and have fun!

Questions & Contact

Stop in the Office of Community Service & Social Justice, Swartz Center for Spiritual Life.

(570) 961-4593 | alternativebreak@m.marywood.edu

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Service Guidelines

Community Service Approval

  • All clubs & organizations are required to submit a community service approval form 2 weeks in advance of a proposed service project. 
  • The contact person who submits the form can expect an email response with approval or request for additional information after submission within 2-3 weekdays.
  • The purpose of this form is to support your group’s effort, offer assistance with preparation and planning, avoid project duplication, track the community service and volunteer efforts of our clubs and organizations, and ensure that your project aligns with the Core Values of Marywood.

If you have questions or need help organizing your group's service project(s), please email communityservice@marywood.edu or call 570-961-4593.

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Community Service Summary

Please complete this form for EACH service activity your club/team/organization has participated in this year.

  • All clubs & organizations are required to submit this summary form within one week AFTER the project is completed. 
  • This form helps the University know the many and varied ways in which our students are contributing to the community.

Email communityservice@marywood.edu or call 570-961-4593 with any questions.

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Information about obtaining clearances can be found at the links below

Clearances to Complete Service

Some community service agencies require volunteers to complete a PA State Police Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance. Typically, agencies require copies of the three clearances listed below. Be sure to have your Social Security Number available when you begin the process.
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Record
- Click on New Record Check (Volunteers Only)
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Click on Create Individual Account
How to Obtain FBI Fingerprints and Criminal History
- Volunteers should enter Service Code 1KG6ZJ
- Then click on "Schedule or Manage an Appointment"
*The Legal Name you enter for this appointment must match exactly on all identification documents you plan to bring to enrollment (Driver's License or Permit, Passport, etc.)
*The Scranton IdentoGO location is about 10 minutes from campus, but expect metered street parking. The Clarks Summit and Archbald Fingerprinting locations are about 20 minutes away from campus. Please select an appointment that will allow you to get there on time.