ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

 

Ongoing opportunities are weekly service opportunities in the local area; from Azusa to Los Angeles. Our local partners are long-time, Christ-centered, community partners that do incredible work to further the Kingdom of God in our local area. APU students get the opportunity to serve with our community partners and be transformed in the process! Students meet inspirational community leaders, build relationships with community members of all ages, are trained and learn from seasoned professionals, and are challenged to love and serve like Jesus in the service they do. Ongoing opportunities can earn a student up to 30 service credits. More information and sign ups below.

 
 
 

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Team 1: Mondays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (East Campus)

  • Overview: Learn about urban farming and gardening, grow fruit and vegetables on campus to support student and community food security, and teach other students and community members!

Team 2: Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (East Campus)

  • Overview: Learn about urban farming and gardening, grow fruit and vegetables on campus to support student and community food security, and teach other students and community members!

Team 3: Mondays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lee Elementary, Azusa, CA)

  • Overview: Explore vegetable gardening with Kindergarten through 5th grade students participating in the Lee Elementary Garden Club! Guide students through a variety of activities, including growing vegetables, taste testing their crops, composting, garden science projects, and garden art activities. Spanish language skills are not required, but students with Spanish fluency are encouraged to join this team serving our multi-lingual neighborhood school.

Team 4: Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Dalton Elementary, Azusa, CA)

  • Overview: Explore vegetable gardening with Kindergarten through 5th grade students participating in the Dalton Elementary Garden Club! Guide students through a variety of activities, including growing vegetables, taste testing their crops, composting, garden science projects, and garden art activities. Spanish language skills are not required, but students with Spanish fluency are encouraged to join this team serving our multi-lingual neighborhood school.

Team 5: Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m - 4:15 p.m. (Lee Elementary, Azusa, CA)

  • Overview: Explore science, math, and robotics with 4th and 5th grade students participating in the Lee Elementary STEM Club! Guide students through a variety of activities, including math games, science experiments, and robotics activities. Spanish language skills are not required, but students with Spanish fluency are encouraged to join this team serving our multi-lingual neighborhood school.

Service Credits: 15 (8 session minimum)

 

COMMUNITY MEAL

Do you want to serve local residents of Azusa, at a location just minutes walking distance from APU? Foothill Community Church invites you to join our weekly Community Meal. It is open to anyone in the surrounding neighborhoods, especially for unhoused and low-income neighbors. One team prepares the meal, sets up the dining hall, and engages with guests. Another team runs the Clothing Closet. There is also an opportunity for encouragement, exhortation, and evangelism with our guests who come. We hope you join us!

Location: Foothill Community Church, Azusa, CA

Days/Times of Service:

  • Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    • February 8, 15, 22 | March 1, 15, 22, 29 | April 5, 12, 19

Service Credits: 30 for 6 or more Saturdays, 15 for 3-5 Saturdays

 

HOMEWORK HOUSE

The mission of Neighborhood Homework House is to elevate and support students with access to opportunities and to equip them to thrive. Students serve as tutors and mentors for small groups of students in the school readiness and elementary program, middle school, and high school.

Location: Neighborhood Homework House, Azusa, CA

Service Credits: 15-30 credits

Team 1: Mondays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Elementary Program)

Team 2: Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (School Readiness)

Team 3: Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Middle School)

Team 4: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (School Readiness)

Team 5: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Elementary Program)

Team 6: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Middle School)

Team 7: Mondays, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (High School)

Team 8: Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (High School)

 

YOUNG LIFE CAPERNAUM

Young Life Capernaum is a ministry of Young Life, and a relationally based service for differently-abled teens and young adults in Azusa and Glendora. Students help alongside our friends with special needs while dancing, playing silly games, worshiping and meeting kids where they are.

Location: Church of the Open Door, Glendora, CA

Days/Times of Service:

  • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Friday, February 7 | Friday, February 21 | March 21 | April 4 | April 18

  • Help with fundraising banquet on Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, March 12

Service Credits: 15