Immaculata Freshman Taking On Community Service Projects

MALVERN, PA — The entire Immaculata University class of 2023 is participating in a community service project on Saturday, Aug. 24, as part of their New Student Orientation and begins their First-Year Seminar.

Local organizations will be the benefactors of this volunteer project that has been at the crux of Immaculata’s mission of service and activities for New Student Orientation.

"This years’ service project represents a broader arena of community organizations where our students can make a difference," said Lynn Rothenhoefer, associate dean of students. "We are proud of the work our students have provided over the years as a reflection of our core values and look forward to expanding our volunteerism throughout the community."

Following is a list of volunteer sites:

• Share Food Program, Philadelphia (19129)
• Ridley Creek State Park, Media, PA
• Little Flower Catholic High School, Philadelphia (19140)
• Camilla Hall, Malvern, PA 19345
• Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, Phoenixville, PA 19460
• West End Ambulance, Phoenixville, PA 19460
• Chester County Arts Association, West Chester, PA 19382
• The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester, West Chester, PA 19380
• Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City, NJ 08030

"When I was a freshman, the NSO service project was an important aspect of becoming comfortable with my new school," said James Ruppert, class of 2022, business and marketing management major, co-chair of New Student Orientation, and coordinator of the service project. "I made so many friends and became so comfortable that now, I help coordinate the event so other students can benefit from the experience as well."

Depending on which service site the student is assigned, they may be engaged in clean-up activities such as purging and sorting items, painting, gardening and maintenance work.

Students assigned to The Hickman Senior Center will play tabletop carnival games with the residents (which could include such popular games as bottle toss, balloon blast, bottle ring toss, beanbag toss, Plinko) and others.