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Service Learning Program

DeLaSalle’s Service Learning program creates, fosters and supports opportunities for students to learn and grow as servant leaders in the world today. Through the Service Learning program, students begin to understand people in need and explore ways that they can make a difference on a local and global level. DeLaSalle hopes that such service becomes a life-long habit for its graduates.  In an effort to help students explore and discover their individual call to service, DeLaSalle’s Service Learning program includes the following opportunities and requirements. 

Required Service Hours

  • All students (including transfer students) must complete 60 hours of service in the community by Feb. 1st of their 12th grade year. 
  • 50% of required hours must be completed with one consistent organization/mission (church, camp, non-profit organization, etc.)*
  • All service hours must be completed outside of DeLaSalle with community organizations. We are proud of the work our students do in the greater community, the impact they make, and the personal growth that transpires from reaching out to those in need. 

* Note: This requirement is waived for the class of 2023 and 2024. Covid restrictions prevented students from volunteering in the greater community during 2020-21. In light of this, hours completed at school events that took place before October 1, 2022 may be logged and counted as Service Learning hours.  

 

How to Log and Track Service Hours

All students may log hours using a google form located at: Service Learning Entry Form Note: students must be logged into their school apps account when accessing the form.
Individualized emails indicating the total number of hours logged for 10th - 12th grade students will be emailed to students and families. Students wanting an update prior can reach out at anytime to servicelearning@delasalle.com 

Servant Scholar Award: Class of 2023

Servant Scholar Recognition is given to DeLaSalle graduates who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to service.  These students are recognized in the graduation program and  wear light blue cords at graduation.


Servant Scholar Criteria:

Complete 100 service learning hours or more with 50% of required hours dedicated to one organization/mission.

* Note: Students in the class of 2023 are exempt from the 50% requirement due to Covid restrictions

Complete the Servant Scholar Application by Dec. 15th, 2022. Applications can be found on the Service Learning page in the Islander Course on Canvas.

Complete and log all service hours by February 1st, 2023

Compete Servant Scholar Final Project (outlined in application) by February 1st, 2023

Timeline/Deadlines:

December 1: Servant Scholar Application due for those applying for award 
February 1: All Service Learning Hours completed and logged for 12th grade students
February 1: Servant Scholar Final Project due

Contact for Support:

Nicole Stecklein at servicelearning@delasalle.com  or 612-676-7608

Service Opportunities for De Students
 

  • Please see below for upcoming opportunities to serve in our local community.

  • Reminder: All hours must be logged by students.  

  • LOG IN LINK: DeLaSalle Service Hour Form -  record hours here

  • We are looking for parents/guardians interested in chaperoning service opportunities for De students.  If you are willing to help, please contact Nicole Stecklein for more details: nicole.stecklein@delasalle.com 

 

  • St. Albert’s Fish Dinner: Fridays in Lent (Feb. 24-March 31)

    • What: Help host Lenten Fish Frys at St. Albert’s Church

    • Where: St. Albert the Grea Churcht: 2836 33rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

    • When:  Feb 22, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (work whichever date works best for you)

    • Time: varies by shift:  see sign up for exact times needed

    • Help needed: set up, greeters, Bingo hosts, food service, clean up and more

    • Sign up to help: Sign up here Sign up Here (note tabs at the top for each date)

    • Questions: Please contact Ms. Barry (she will be volunteering every night) at mbarry@delasalle.com
       

  • Islanders helping Elders: Catholic Eldercare: Mondays and Thursdays in March

    • What: Islanders Helping Elders is a new DeLaSalle program connecting students with residents at Catholic Eldercare to help seniors in risk of isolation.

    • Where: Catholic Eldercare: 817 NE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55413

    • When:  Mondays and/or Thursdays starting the week of Feb. 27th

    • Time: TBD 

    • Help needed: Join in games, puzzles, conversation and more

    • Sign up to help: Please fill out this Registration Form if you are interested 

    • Questions: Please contact Phoebe Price at PricP05618@studentapps.delasalle.com or Nicole Stecklein at nicole.stecklein@delasalle.com for more information

 

  • Steps for Sleep Charity Walk:  Saturday, April 29th

    • What:  A Charity walk for My Very Own Bed 

    • Where:  DeLaSalle High School

    • Time:  8am-12pm

    • Help needed: greeters, host tables, cheer teams and more

    • Save the date:  More details and registration link to come
       

  • Starry Night Prom:  Saturday, April 29th

    • What:  A semi-formal prom for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities community hosted by DeLaSalle students

    • Where:  DeLaSalle High School

    • Time:  4:30pm-9:00pm

    • Help needed: greeters, photo booth, coat room attendants, food service, and friends to dance with our guests

    • Save the date:  More details and registration link to come
       

  • Local database search:  Volunteer Match is an online search engine connecting people to volunteer-engagement opportunities in their local community. Check here frequently to search for new opportunities.
     

  • Tutoring at Immaculate Conception School

    • What: Tutoring elementary students in after school program

    • When: 3:30-4:30/5:00pm.  Volunteers can select days Mon-Fri. 

    • Where: Immaculate Conception: 4030 Jackson St NE, Columbia Heights, 55421

    • Contact Jane Bona at jbona@immac-church.org
       

 

  • Tutoring at Robbinsdale Middle School

    • Where: Robbinsdale Middle School 3730 Toledo Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

    • What: Middle School Tutoring Sessions 

    • When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3:45-5:30 (You pick the day and we will schedule sessions around your availability)

    • Who to contact: Nieshea Smith ( Full Service Community Schools Coordinator) 763-504-7566

    • More Details: We are looking for you to share your brilliance and gain volunteer hours. As a DeLaSalle graduate, I remember the grind to get my hours completed. Come to Robbinsdale Middle School and share your knowledge in Math, Science, English, and History. The scholars of RMS would love to learn from you and you would be helping the next generation of excellence achieve success in their classroom studies.