Christian Service Announcements
April 10, 2019
(Due date for all verified service hours)
Verification sheet can be downloaded below this page
Parent hours are available to Virtus certified parents who are able to drive and
chaperon students to off-campus activities.
Volunteer Resources:
Bishop Amat High School Wide Drives:
Semester I
September 4-28 - School Supplies Drive for Together in Mission schools
October 1-31 - Baby Shower Drive for local pregnancy help centers
November 1-30 - Fall Food Drive to help local food pantries
Nov. 13 - Dec.7 - Shoes That Fit Drive to help needy school age kids
Semester II
January 8-31 - Hygiene Kit Drive for the homeless
February 1-28 - Spring Food Drive to help local food pantries
March 1-29 - Clothing Drive for the homeless
April 1-30 - Book Drive to benefit Children's Hospital and other youth
camps and facilities. See flyer on the Christian Service Bulletin Board for details.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Adopt-A-Grandparent (Convalescent Home)
- Fridays (Please check the Lancer Life for schedules)
- Permission forms (purple) are available on the C.S. bulletin board.
- Limited spots so first come first served basis
Avila Garderns (Retirement Home)
- 1171 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte CA 91010
- Call 626 599 2214 for details
Beach Clean-Ups
- Fall and Spring beach clean-ups sponsored by the Bishop Amat Christian Service Office.
- Specific dates (TBD) will be posted
- Click here for other beach clean-up opportunities.
Big Sunday - year round
Bob Hope USO (United Service Organizations) Ontario - year round
- Support our troops by making care packages and writing letters of encouragement
- http://www.bobhopeuso.org/our-locations/ontario-airport-uso.html
- 1940 E Moore Way Ontario, CA 91761
- See Mr. Kasilag for more details
ConKerr Cancer Foundation - Amat Chapter
- Bringing smiles to patients "one pillow case at a time."
- See Mrs. Marquez in Rm. 404 for more details.
Cory's Kitchen (Food Pantry)
- www.coryskitchen.org
- 1418 Arrow Highway, Irwindale CA 91706
- 626 305 0392
Delhaven Community Center (Tutoring Program)
- Please click on http://delhavencommunitycenter.com/ for more information
Help Set up the Mass for the physically challenged during Sundays
(Formerly Lanternman)
- Knights of Columbus Hall
- 4315 N Vincent Ave. Covina, CA
- Contact Ms. Peggy Hoferer at 626 912 2699
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
- The LA food bank is always looking for volunteers.
- Please click https://www.lafoodbank.org/ to search for opportunities.
Shoes That Fit - Amat Chapter
- Every child deserves them, so be a Child's solemate.
- 1420 N Claremont Blvd. Ste 204-A Claremont, CA 91711
- https://www.shoesthatfit.org/
- For more details, see Mr. Kasilag
Santa Teresita Hospital Junior Volunteers
- Contact 626 408 7823 or outreach@santa-teresita.org
- http://www.santa-teresita.org/
St. Francis Center Food Pantry
- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Call 213 747 5347 or e-mail http://sfcla.org/contact-us/
St. Joseph School - Tutoring Program
- 550 N Glendora Ave. La Puente CA 91744
- Contact Jennifer Valadez or Elena Medina
- 626 336 2001 or stjosephsecretary@gmail.com
- After school tutoring 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
More Service Opportunities
2018
Oct. 13, 2018 - San Gabriel Regional Congress
- Sign up sheet outside the Christian Service Office
- Venue: Bishop Amat H.S.
Oct. 20, 2018 ) Fall Beach Clean Up at Santa Monica Pier North from 8 a.m to 12 noon
- Parent hours available to parent chaperons (must be Virtus Certified)
- Please contact Mr. Kasilag 626 962 2495 ext. 5710
Reminders:
- Be at the student parking lot by 7:45 a.m.
- Wear (Blue) Amat shirt, jeans and tennis shoes and bring a sweater in case it might get cold
- Your parent should be at the student parking lot at 12:15 p.m. to pick you up
- Bring your snacks or money to buy food.
- Amat rules and code of conduct apply
Thanks, see you there and remember that its always fun to give back!
Nov. 14 & 15 - CARITAS - Sophomores
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
- Turn in your permission slip and waiver forms to your religion teacher A.S.A.P.
- Extra forms can be downloaded below
2019
Jan. (TBD) "30 Hour Famine"
- Venue: Nativity Church El Monte
- Flyers and permission forms on the CS bulletin board
Jan. 30 - Feeding the Homeless.
- Venue St. John Vianney Church, Hacienda Heights from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Sign up sheet on the C.S. bulletin board.
Mar. 16, 2019 - Footprints Poverty Awareness Walk
- Venue: Bishop Amat. H.S. Track
- 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
- Information on this link http://lentenfootprints.yolasite.com/
- Pre-register online (preferred) or same day at the gate
- Sign up sheet on the C.S. bulletin board for students who want to set up and/or clean up for extra hours
Feb. 16, 2019 - Raider Relays
- Amat Kiefer Stadium
- 10:30 am - 3: p.m.
- Check in with Mr. Lodolo
March 12 & 14 - CARITAS - Sophomores
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
- Turn in your permission slip and waiver forms to your religion teacher
- Download all the forms in the bottom of this page.
- March 3 is not a minimum day for sophomores on CARITAS
TBD - Beach Clean Up
- Santa Monica Pier North
- Sign up sheet is available in the Christian Service Office
- Permission forms needed
- Parents (Virtus certified) are welcome to chaperon and earn parent hours.
- Please contact Mr. Kasilag at 626-962-2495 ext.5710
Reminders:
- Be at the student parking lot by 7:45 a.m.
- Wear (Blue) Amat shirt, jeans and tennis shoes and bring a sweater in case it might get cold
- Your parent should be at the student parking lot at 12:15 p.m. to pick you up
- Bring your snacks or money to buy food
- Amat rules and code of conduct apply
Thanks, see you there and have fun!!!
March (TBD)
- Annunciation Church (sign up sheet on the C.S. bulletin board)
- 1307 E Longden Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
- church-of-the-annunciation.org
- 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April (TBD)
Avila Gardens (helping the elederly)
Sign up sheet on the C.S. bulletin board
1171 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA 91010
Call (626)-599-2214 for details or contact bernir7@verizon.net
April (TBD)
Holy Name of Mary San Dimas
Parish Fiesta
Flexible day(s) and hours for volunteers.
http://www.hnmparish.org/festival.html
May (TBD)
Our Lady of Assumption Parish Fiesta
435 Berkeley Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
Fiesta Hotline: 909-626-3596 ext. 319
May 2019 - Big Sunday
- http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/
- click on the link and explore opportunities near you.
If you have any questions please see or email Mr. Chris De Vera at cdevera@bisopamat.org or Mr. Kasilag at bkasilag@bishopamat.org. You may also call us at 626-962-2495 ext. 5710.