SERVIAM: Community Service Program

Circle & Hands: The Community Service Program is expressed in various off-campus opportunities and events (locally, interstate, and globally)
Arches: Symbolizing the welcoming spirit of Archbishop Riordan High School through its facade 
Mary: Blessed William Chaminade's inspiration at the "Our Lady of Pillar" church in Saragossa, Spain. 
SERVIAM: "I will serve" acronym for: Service Empowered by Responsibility, Values, Involvement, Action, and Mary. 
M with the Cross: Guided by and following the Marianist tradition, leading us in communion with Jesus. 
Lead, Inspire, Serve: Based on the "Wedding at Cana" Gospel narrative, where the Blessed Mother Mary led and inspired the servants to serve the guests at the banquet with the best wine (through which the first miracle of Jesus happened), highlighting her as the model of humble and faith-filled service. 

• Christian qualities of a servant-leader:
  • Lead: Empowered with humility and set a positive example
  • Inspire: Encouraging other through one's faith and actions
  • Serve: Helping those in need with love and compassion 

The program emphasizes opportunities over hours, reinforcing that there is always a way to serve others. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of hands-on service experiences exclusively through non-profit organizations (or approved school-related off-campus service opportunities) and may not repeat the same event or organization for credit in the same semester. Activities such as babysitting, walking the dog, shopping for grandparents, household chores, or similar tasks do not qualify as off-campus service opportunities.

SERVIAM Off-Campus Requirement:

• Freshmen & Sophomores: Minimum of 2 different off-campus opportunities or service events

• Juniors: Minimum of 2 different off-campus opportunities or service events

• Seniors: Minimum of 2 different off-campus opportunities or service events

Approved off-campus opportunities and/or service events may include:

1. Service through non-profit organizations in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties

2. Other approved non-profit organizations, institutions, or off-campus service events

3. Archdiocesan activities (Youth on Fire, Rosary Rally, Walk for Life, Faith Formation Conference)

4. Other service-oriented field trip from any class or course (not limited to Theology class), completed while enrolled in a Theology class

5. Participation in the International Immersion-Outreach activities during Spring Break (2nd semester)

Deadline of Serviam Report using the MobileServe app:

• 1st Semester: November 30th

• 2nd Semester: April 30th

In collaboration with Campus Ministry, the Theology Department requires all students enrolled in a Theology class during a semester to actively participate in the SERVIAM program. Students must complete the required service opportunities and are encouraged to exceed the minimum. Detailed instructions are provided in the Theology Course Syllabus.

Students not enrolled in a Theology class in a particular semester are still encouraged to serve off-campus, and all completed service opportunities must be recorded using the MobileServe app.

The Theology curriculum requires that, each semester, students enrolled in a Theology course complete the required number of Off-Campus SERVIAM opportunities through two (2) different non-profit organizations:

Therefore, summer service opportunities are not credited, as they are completed outside the school-year requirement.

Non-Profit Organizations 

Based on the Laudato Si encyclical of Pope Francis and in solidarity with the Marianist missions with the needy, poor, and marginalized, the SERVIAM Immersion and Outreach Program at Archbishop Riordan High School is an annual activity that empowers students to grow in social justice, cultural awareness, care for creation, faith, and charitable actions. 

The program aims to: 

1. Deepen students' commitment to service through hands-on outreach experiences 
2. Foster cultural awareness and global solidarity 
3. Encourage faith formation through reflection, community engagement, and servant leadership 
4. Build meaningful partnerships with local organizations and communities 

The Campus ministry office oversees the Immersion trip, including planning, logistics, and setting the goals and outcomes for participating students. 

1. Download the MobileServe app
2. Enter your school email & password
3. Click the Google icon
4. Check your school email for verification
5. Click the verification button, and it will lead you to our school's MobileServe account
6. Complete information (House, Theology Course, Theology Teacher, Parent’s Email)

1. Open your MobileServe app
2. Log Hours: 1.00 (the default number representing the completed service opportunity)
3. Service Org: (Non-Profit Organization or any Off-Campus Service events)
4. Service Categories (Choose what type of Off-Campus service you’ve completed)
5. Complete the Prompt (Number of Hours and Reflections)
6. Email and seek the signature of your Supervisor
7. Post a picture of you candidly working (not a selfie or unnecessary photo) 
8. SUBMIT

Here is a video guide. 

General SERVIAM Award