Social Service Program
The social service program of the Academy of Notre Dame flows directly from the mission of the school which urges each individual “to promote God’s glory…through an enduring commitment to social justice and the needs of the poor.” The service requirement is not mandatory volunteerism but an essential part of the formation of a young Christian woman. Click here to read about five of our students honored by "Champions of Caring"

Criteria for Social Service
Service at Notre Dame is offered in the spirit of St. Julie and guided by the gospel of Jesus. It therefore requires that our outreach projects be: one-on-one, non-philanthropic, [not fund-raising] direct service to those in need over an extended and consistent period of time. The director of social services must approve any service project proposal. Click here for more information and suggestions.

Service Requirement
A minimum of forty hours needs to be completed before the September of junior year. Click here to read more about the process required.

Gospel Service
There are many forms of service. At Notre Dame, service is rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. An essential element of the service requirement is the relational [person-to-person]. We want our students to s-t-r-e-t-c-h beyond their known comfort zone and reach out to those in need through direct service.

Melmark

Cyprian Capers

Fair Acres