Volunteer

There are many ways to get involved at the Newman Center, including Service & Justice ministries and Liturgy & Music ministries. While looking through our site, if you find a ministry that calls to you, please don't hesitate to contact the staff liaison or group leader and ask how you can become involved in that ministry!

Hot Opportunities

OSU vs. Michigan Blood Battle
Our annual Red Cross OSU vs. Michigan Blood Battle is Sunday, Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Come help us beat that school up north while saving lives! Show your Buckeye spirit by donating blood, food or volunteering. Sign-up sheets are available on Lane Avenue Lobby and you can sign-up to donate blood at Red Cross. Go Bucks! 

Jail Ministry Service Fair 
All are welcome to attend a Jail Ministry Service Fair on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn more about existing prison ministries around the Diocese, like Kindway, LifeBuilders, Kairos and LEAF, and how you can help by volunteering. For more information, please email newmancentercares6@gmail.com. 

Study Break Dinner
Join us as we host another Study Break Dinner! Students are incredibly thankful in getting a home cooked meal during a very stressful time. On Sunday, Dec. 2, help us provide this much needed break to all OSU students going through finals week. We are looking for volunteers to help set-up/decorate, cook, serve and clean-up during dinner time. Sign-up today! For more information, contact Suzana Silva. 
     And If you are not able to volunteer… Help us add a sweet touch to this dinner by providing desserts to our meal. Please bring your dessert, in a disposable container if possible, to the Kitchen (3rd floor) any time before 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. We truly appreciate your generosity! 

Food Collection

Special Holiday Cookie Collection
Newman Center volunteers will be serving a meal at the YWCA Family Center on Wednesday, Nov. 21, the day before Thanksgiving. In order to add a special touch to the meal, we're asking our community members to provide cookies in special Thanksgiving shapes (pumpkins, leaves, turkeys, etc.). We ask that cookies be free of anything that can cause allergies, like nuts. Sugar cookies are especially welcomed. Place your cookies in large ziploc bags and drop them off at the cookie table in the North Gathering Space by Sunday, Nov. 18. For more information, contact Suzana Silva. Thank you!

Christmas Collection
The Newman Center is supporting the Neighborhood Services, Inc. (NSI) during the Christmas season helping families in need of assistance in the university area. Here’s how you can help:
 
Food Donations
  • Food Donation   Please bring non-perishable food items to help re-stock their pantry. Canned goods are especially needed - except for canned pineapple, corn and green beans. Please bring your donations to the cart located in the North Gathering Space. Deadline is Sunday, Dec. 16. 
  • Adopt a Child   The holidays are the toughest time of year for those living in poverty and your contribution will make a direct impact in helping our neighbors. As an adopter, you will be provided with information about your adopted child (age, parent contact info, etc.) along with the child’s wish list. Please contact NSI at (614) 297-0592 or info@neighborhoodservicesinc.org.
 
Questions? Please contact Suzana Silva. For more information about NSI, please visit www.neighborhoodservicesinc.org
 
Thank you for your generosity to this collection! 

More Opportunities

Service & Justice 
Liturgy & Music
Children & Teen Ministries

Not Sure How to Get Involved?

Are you new to the Newman Center or new to volunteering? Don't know which volunteer opportunity is right for you? Let us help! 
Contact Suzana Silva or (614) 291-4674 x107.