Volunteer Opportunities

Become a vital part of Xavier Jesuit Academy's mission to help young men become great men.

VOLUNTEER ROLES:

• Academic Support
  Provice crucial assistance through reading intervention, math tutoring, and STEM programming, helping students build strong academic foundations.
• Enrichment Activities
  Share your passions by volunteering in diverse areas like coaching, cooking club, and gardening, fostering well-rounded development.
• Community Building
  Contribute to a positive school environment by offering lunchtime/recess support and participating in fun and engaging activities.
• Empowering Students
  Create lasting impacts and build strong relationships with students and the school community.

Interested to volunteer with XJA? Contact Jim Barter, Volunteer Coordinator, or fill out THIS VOLUNTEER FORM and we will get back to you. 

MEET JIM BARTER, XJA Volunteer Coordinator

Xavier Jesuit Academy is excited to welcome Jim Barter as our new Volunteer Coordinator. As a graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School in Akron, Ohio, and Xavier University, Jim brings a deep personal understanding of Jesuit education to his role. "I firmly believe in the values and how they approach things," Jim shares. "It's helped me immensely in my life, and I just want to be able to give back and allow as many others to get the blessings that it provides."

Jim sees tremendous potential in our students and believes volunteers can play a crucial role in their development. "These kids are sponges. They'll just take it all up," he explains. Working alongside Father Wendt, Kyle, Michael, and our teaching staff, volunteers can support students through tutoring in reading and mathematics, supervision during recess and lunch, assistance with sports and activities, participation in Friday's Liturgy of the Word, and sharing special skills like photography.

Jim believes in setting realistic expectations. "This isn't all sunshines and rainbows and happy hugs," he acknowledges. "There are times where it's challenging. But you know what, it's a great thing for you to get pushed, to learn and to figure out how you could be the parent or the adult in the room and help these kids along."

For Jim, volunteering at XJA represents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in his adopted hometown of Cincinnati. He sees this as "an amazing calling" that allows volunteers to provide role models, teach skills, and open students' eyes to opportunities while challenging them to become who they could and should be.