Service & Justice

Every week there are a number of campus-wide service experiences and outreach efforts. From local volunteer opportunities to service trips, discover the different ways for you to get involved.

Contact us

Reach out to our Coordinator of Service & Justice, Elyse Keeffer, at ekeeffer@mtmercy.edu for more information.

Service Opportunities

From working with Kids Against Hunger, packaging boxes of food, building beds for children in Linn County, or performing service at the House of Hope, there is no shortage of ways to get involved and make a positive impact in the community. In fact, each student club and organization performs at least one service project every year. Campus Ministry also offers a wide variety of service opportunities.

See service opportunities on the Service & Volunteerism Calendar!

To access the Service & Volunteerism Calendar:

  1. Visit Mount Mercy's Master Calendar
  2. Look for Calendars on the right widget column
    • Found below search bar
  3. Click the checkbox to check Service Opportunities
    • Found below MMU Welcomes You
  4. All results should be limited to the Service & Volunteerism events!

The Master Calendar can be found in the link above on your Brightspace home page.

Explore new environments—near campus or across the pond—with fellow Mustangs.
students on ireland trip
Volunteer on global projects along with other Mustangs to make a difference.
one million service star project
Help the environment and create a better world—on and off-campus.
Students cleaning up the community
Use teamwork and pull together resources to help the community thrive.
people creating foot covers around a table
Assist with community and campus clean-up projects after disasters.
A woman dragging a loose branch
Use your creative and practical skills in a meaningful way to make a difference.
a man using a sewing machine
Share vital resources with those who need them most.
people making care packages
Make lasting connections with other coMMUnity members while you make a difference.
A group of students posing for the camera

Service Trips

Make an impact while learning about yourself, helping communities in need, and fostering personal growth. Check in with the Mission and Ministry Department for upcoming service trips.

Volunteer Opportunity Hubs

These websites are comprehensive databases of both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities in your community and around the world. Browse the links to find the perfect service project for you.

Volunteer Iowa – Find opportunities to volunteer in person or online in your community

AllForGood.org – Points of Light’s digital hub for volunteerism and community engagement

VolunteerMatch -  Access VolunteerMatch to provide students with access to millions of remote and virtual opportunities; 60% of VolunteerMatch opportunities are virtual!

United Way, Volunteer Now – a one stop volunteer matching site for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas

It has been the most amazing experience MMU has brought me. I stepped out of my comfort zone. I met new friends. I learned a lot about MMU's history and have a new appreciation for the Sisters of Mercy.

Abbie Barr
Ireland Service Trip 2022

Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities

Long-term service opportunities are perfect for finding your passion in life, getting service hours in your field, networking, resume building, and forming deep connections with the community. If you are looking for a long-term volunteer opportunity check out the topics below. Each topic contains links for organizations looking for volunteers for a set amount of days, weeks, or semesters.