Children's Programs – Mentoring

LOCK – La Salle Organization of Caring for Kids

LOCK works with different children's programs, such as St. Christopher's Children's Hospital and St. Vincent's, to open doors for children that would normally be closed to them.

Pastorius

Pastorius meets twice a week with a total of 30 mentors and children. The mentors provide educational field trips several times a year, as well as arts and crafts activities and games. Pastorius works with younger children until their graduation from the program at the end of fifth grade.

Youth Worker

Youth Worker is a program developed to help children create a keener sense of responsibility and self-discipline. Youth Worker tries to prepare children for their future by instilling in them a strong work ethic and knowledge.

Best Buddies

This national organization pairs La Salle students with mentally and physically challenged teenagers. The students and their buddies build relationships through events such as field trips, pizza parties, and trips to the movies.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters

Big Brothers & Big Sisters pairs La Salle students with students from local elementary schools. Big Brothers & Big Sisters aims at enabling students to grow together while building bonds of friendship.

Explorers at the Inn

La Salle students spend time mentoring children from Holy Innocents Parish. Together they play sports, attend events on and off campus, and work on homework.

For further information about how to volunteer for or participate in these programs, please contact University Ministry & Service at (215) 951-1804. You may also e-mail Becky Messa, Community Service Coordinator, at messa@lasalle.edu, or Louise Giugliano, Associate Director, at giuglian@lasalle.edu.