Get Involved

Loyola students, faculty, administrators and staff can all find ways to contribute to the partnership's success. Select from the following to find out more:

Students
Faculty
Administration/Staff

Students
There are many ways students can get involved throughout the year - either through the semester-long programs, becoming enrolled in service learning courses, or club sponsored programs. Additionally, there is always the opportunity to start a new program, workshop, or one-time event. Just contact Amy Maher, who can work with you to bring your idea to life!

Once you've reviewed the options below, please read the information for new volunteers! (Word doc)

Semester-Long Programs:  Spring 2009

• Teaching assistant
  Loyola students act as great aides in the classrooms! Teachers love enjoying an extra pair of hands and eyes and Loyola students come to adore working in the classroom with the children. In addition to working in the classrooms, the teacher assistants may also have the opportunity to work on material with students one on one or in small groups. 
  Days and times available are: Two or three hour time slots- any weekday morning from 8 - 11 a.m. or in the afternoon between 1 - 3 p.m.
• Homework Help Program
  This opportunity allows Loyola students the chance to work closely with St. Mary's students once a week (or more) on his/her homework after school. This is the largest and most popular program. Days and times available are: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
• Athletic Club
  This program is structured like an after school Physical Education session open to grades 6 - 8.  Loyola students participating will bring over equipment to St. Mary's and play a variety of sports and games.  Athletic and/or interest clubs are also encouraged to sign up and plan an activity for the kids!  Note this program will run through the end of October only. 
  Day and time available: TBA from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
• Math Tutoring
  Volunteers with work specificially with sixth graders on math assignments after school.  Tutors will give one on one attention to students needing additional support in Math.
  Day and time available: TBA from 2:45-4:15 p.m.

Service Learning or Club-Sponsored Programs:

• Book Worms
  The Loyola College Literary Society sponsors Book Worms, a club that works with grades 3 - 6 to encourage reading through thoughtful lesson plans that uses books to inspire crafts, acting and other ways of expressing the literature. You do not have to be in LoCoLitSo to participate - this opportunity is open to all Loyola students.
  Day and time available: TBA from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
• Photography Club
  Enroll in Dan Schlapbach's Service-Learning course in spring 2009 to be a part of the Photography Enrichment Program.
  Day and time available: TBA from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. (subject to change)

For all programs listed above, an orientation is required and is completed on site at St. Mary's prior to starting the volunteer experience. In addition, STAND training required by the Archdiocese must also be executed. Read Information for New Volunteers (word doc) and please do not hesitate to contact Amy Maher for more information about any of the programs listed. Additionally, new ideas are more than welcome!

Faculty
Faculty are encouraged to motivate their students to volunteer for the Loyola Homework Help Program or Teaching Assistant opportunities, or to develop learning opportunities for St. Mary's students related to their own course material, such as computer workshops or art projects. Faculty can also create service-learning courses through the Center for Community Service and Justice that incorporate service options at St. Mary's. Contact Amy Maher at anmaher1@loyola.edu or 410-617-2699 with any questions, ideas or concerns.

Administration/Staff
Loyola administrators and staff members have a great wealth of talent and expertise to share with students and faculty at St. Mary's. If you have a great idea or are willing to lend a hand with an existing program, please contact Amy Maher at anmaher1@loyola.edu or 410-617-2699.