Service Opportunities
At Cardinal Newman, our service program is centered around the theological virtue of charity. We believe that charity is more than just a mere act of kindness; it is an expression of our love for God and our fellow human beings. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church puts it, charity is “the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God." We strive to serve others not just out of obligation, but out of a deep sense of love and compassion. We believe that cultivating this virtue of charity is essential to our mission of forming young people who are not only intellectually capable, but also morally responsible and spiritually grounded. So whether it's through volunteering at a local shelter, working with disadvantaged communities, or supporting those in need, our students are encouraged to embrace the virtue of charity in all its forms.
Event-Based Opportunities
CN Sponsored Holy Thursday Service Day, April 17, Three Opportunities
Cardinal Newman teachers and staff are hosting three opportunities for service on Holy Thursday. Please view the below summaries, and then click on the link to respond to the sign-up form. You will then be sent a permission form in order to participate in the service that you have selected. The opportunities are:
- 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm; Cooking a meal on the CN Campus and then delivering and serving this meal to the residents at the St. Vincent de Paul Commons shelter (5 hours of service to the COMMUNITY); Mr. Cheney & Ms. Rodnick
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Common Ground Society - Organizing materials for presentations and helping Prep the Rose Parade, transportation not provided (4 hours of service to COMMUNITY); Mrs. Kraft & Mr. Argenti
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Gardening and Ag projects with Ms. Lukins, on CN Campus (4 hours of service to SCHOOL); Ms. Lukins and other Faculty/Staff
Click on this link to read and respond to the interest sign-up form. Thank you!
CN Track and Field Meet Assistance, April 9, 23 & 30
CN Track and Field is looking for 10+ student volunteers to help at home track meets. (These hours will go toward the limited Service FAMILY or SCHOOL category). Dates of track meets are as follows:
- 4/9
- 4/23
- 4/30
Volunteers also need to attend a training and information meeting on Tuesday, April 8th at 5:00 pm at the field. For more information and to volunteer please reach out to our coordinating parent: Ms. Maida: jenjmaida@gmail.com
TOPSoccer Adaptive Soccer Program, Saturdays 3/29 - 5/10 (no class 5/3), 9:00 - 10:00 am
TOPSoccer is looking for buddies to serve the athletes of this adaptive soccer program on Saturdays from 3/29 through Saturday 5/10 (not including 5/3). Interested volunteers can sign up by emailing Ms. Broaddus at treasurer@windsorsoccer.com. They can also register at windsorsoccer.com (go to "coach/buddies" tab and sign up there).
Common Ground Society Egg Hunt, April 19th, 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Common Ground Society is looking for volunteers to help serve that their Egg Hunt event on Saturday April 19th at Epicenter (3215 Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403) 12:45 - 2:00 pm. Common ground society serves "families who have loved ones with any sort of unique need" through events, connection, support, and educational opportunities. To sign up for this Egg Hunt event please follow this link.
Common Ground Society "Be The One" Gala, April 26, 2025
Join Us as a Volunteer at the "Be the One" Gala! Sign Up Now!
Are you passionate about inclusion and making a real difference? We need YOU to help make our "Be the One" Gala a huge success! We’re looking for volunteers who are excited to be part of something impactful and hope you will consider a volunteer shift at different times from 3 PM – 11 PM at The Backdrop on 4/26:
- Event Set Up
- Greeting & Registration
- Event Execution
- Silent & Live Auction Bid Support
- Clean Up
Date: Saturday, April 26th; Time of Various Shifts: 3-11pm. Sign up now and help us make the world a more inclusive place, and will make a lasting impact!
Snack Shack Volunteer, Cal Ripken Baseball League, March - May, 2025
Please click here to view a flyer to learn how you can help as a snack shack volunteer for the Cal Ripken Baseball League games in Rohnert Park. Contact information is on the flyer.
Current Ongoing Opportunities
Below is a list of current service opportunities for CN students, both ongoing and event-based. This list is updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.
For additional ideas and information, email Mr. Cheney, Christian Service Coordinator.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin
- Challenger Little League Baseball (North Bay)
- Charles M Schulz Museum
- Children's Museum of Sonoma County
- Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (Santa Rosa)
- Farm to Pantry
- Food For Thought Food Bank
- Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
- Kidstreet Learning Center Charter School: After-School Program
- La Luz Center (El Verano Family Resource Center)
- MasteryHour.org Online Math Tutoring
- Redwood Empire Food Bank
- Renaissance Healing and Learning Center
- Russian Riverkeeper
- The Salvation Army
- Special Olympics Coaching
- The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin
Challenger Little League Baseball (North Bay)
Charles M Schulz Museum
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (Santa Rosa)
Farm to Pantry
Food For Thought Food Bank
Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Kidstreet Learning Center Charter School: After-School Program
La Luz Center (El Verano Family Resource Center)
MasteryHour.org Online Math Tutoring
Redwood Empire Food Bank
Renaissance Healing and Learning Center
Russian Riverkeeper
The Salvation Army
Special Olympics Coaching
The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care