September of Service
Calling all students, faculty, staff and alumni of Christian Brothers University – it’s back! A full month of service to the Memphis and Mid-South community. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to embody our Lasallian charism.
About September of Service
September of Service began in 2012 as a month-long, student-led initiative by Dr. Tracie Burke and the CBU Honors Program at Christian Brothers University (CBU) in Memphis. Its goal was to partner with a different Memphis nonprofit every day throughout September—fostering leadership, Lasallian values, and spiritual growth through service. In 2021, as part of the university’s sesquicentennial (150-year) celebration, the concept expanded: participants were encouraged to complete 150 hours of community service in honor of CBU’s anniversary.
After a brief hiatus, the September of Service initiative returned for “7 Days of Good Deeds” in 2024 – 125 participants donated 505 volunteer hours in just one week.
How Does it Work?
Use the links below to sign-up for one or multiple service opportunities. Make sure your schedule allows for you to be available on the day and time you choose. There is a site leader assigned to each day and that individual will contact you at least 48 hours prior to your service with important details about where to meet, what to wear, and discuss transportation.
Contact Us
Please contact Rakesha Gray (Campus Ministry) rgray4@cbu.edu with any questions or if you want to get involved.
SOS Week One, Sign Ups
If a service site has reached capacity, the form will close. Please find another day.
Additional instructions are listed on the sign-up sheet, including meeting & departure schedules.
Tuesday, September 1 | September of Service Kick Off Event | 4:00 – 5:00 pm **On-Campus Opportunity
Wednesday, September 2 | PB& J Sandwiches for St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen(sign up) | 3:30-4:00 pm | Alfonso Dining
Thursday, September 3 | Serve & Socialize with Seniors at Ava Maria Home (sign up) | 2:20 – 5:00 pm
Friday, September 4 | Serve & Socialize with Seniors with Alzheimer’s & Dementia (Sign Up)| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Off-Campus
Saturday, September 5 | Help the Children of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (sign up) | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Stritch Dining Hall
SOS Week Two, Sign ups
If a service site has reached capacity, the form will close. Please find another day.
Additional instructions are listed on the sign-up sheet, including meeting & departure schedules.
Monday, September 7: Spread Joy at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital (sign up) |12:30 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, September 8, MIFA Volunteer Training (Become a Phone Buddy) – Sign-Up | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Wednesday, September 9, Make PB&J Sandwiches for St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen – Sign-Up | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm | Alfonso Dining Hall
Thursday, September 10, Serve at a School (Read, Paint, Help However Needed – Sign-Up | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 10, Volunteer at a Block Party for Youth – Sign-Up | 3:30 pm-6:00 pm
Friday, September 11, Tutor and Play Games in After-School Care Program – Sign Up | 1:30 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday, September 12, Help Beautify the City (Paint Memphis) – Sign-Up | 9:30 am-1:00 pm
SOS Week Three, Sign Ups
If a service site has reached capacity, the form will close. Please find another day.
Additional instructions are listed on the sign-up sheet, including meeting & departure schedules.
Monday, September 14, Give a Helping Hand at Neighborhood Christian Center (NCC) (Cleanup, Organizing, Painting, etc.) – Sign-Up | 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Monday, September 14, Be a Homework Helper at NCC After-school Care – Sign-Up | 3:10 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday, September 15, To be Announced
Wednesday, September 16, Make PB&J Sandwiches for St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen -Sign-Up | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday, September 17, Give Food & Hospitality with Catholic Charities – Sign-Up | 7:45 am-11:00 am
Thursday, September 17, Read & Lead at Compass Community School |Take time to read to students, lead educational activities, and support teachers or other school needs | 1:15 pm-3:15 pm. There is no link for this opportunity, please email RaKesha Gray to sign up or for any questions.
Friday, September 18, Help out at Habitat for Humanity Re-Store – Sign-Up | 8:30 am-11:00 am
Friday, September 18, Serve a Meal & Share Hope at Memphis Union Mission – Sign Up | 3:45pm-6:30pm
Saturday, September 19, Serve a Meal & Show Hospitality at Room in the Inn | 4:30 pm-7:00 pm
SOS Week Four, Sign Ups
If a service site has reached capacity, the form will close. Please find another day.
Additional instructions are listed on the sign-up sheet, including meeting & departure schedules.
Monday, September 21, Give Hope and a Helping Hand at Dorothy Day House – Sign-Up | 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Tuesday, September 22, Food and Clothing Distribution at St. Patrick’s Outreach – Sign Up | 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Wednesday, September 23, Make PB&J Sandwiches for St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen – Sign-Up | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Thursday, September 24, Help out at Habitat for Humanity Re-Store – Sign-Up | 8:30 am-11:00 am
Friday, September 25, CBU Community Garden – Sign-Up | 2:15 pm-4:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, Adopt-a-Street, CBU Community Cleanup -Sign-Up | 11:00 am-1:30 pm
SOS Week Five, Sign Ups
If a service site has reached capacity, the form will close. Please find another day.
Additional instructions are listed on the sign-up sheet, including meeting & departure schedules.
Monday 9/28: Canteen Ministry with Kroc Center (Food Distribution) – Sign-Up | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday 9/29, Carpenter Art Garden – Sign-Up | 4:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9/30, S.O.S. Finale | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Alfonso Dining Hall
Additional Opportunities
Our official S.O.S. projects are designed to bring students together to serve in small and large groups throughout the month. But service doesn’t have to stop there!
We’re also highlighting additional service opportunities throughout September that you can complete individually while still representing CBU and being part of September of Service. When you express interest in one of these opportunities, you’ll be connected with other CBU students who have selected the same organization, event, or time. This gives you the opportunity to serve alongside others when possible, or individually when needed.
Every hour of service matters! The hours you complete through these additional opportunities will contribute to our collective goal of making September a month filled with meaningful service throughout our community.
Find an opportunity that works for you, sign up, and keep serving!
