Alumni Service Corps

The Alumni Service Corps (ASC) is a post-college service program for Brophy graduates and graduates of other Jesuit schools.

ASC volunteers gain an important Ignatian service experience; additionally, through community life and regular meetings with Brophy faculty and the Jesuit community, they grow in their understanding of Ignatian spirituality.

The Program

Brophy provides ASC volunteers with housing, a shared car (and gas), health insurance and a modest monthly stipend. ASC volunteers are placed within the school according to their interests and skill sets, although each volunteer is involved in all areas of school life in some capacity: in the classroom, in co-curricular activities and through the work of the Office of Faith and Justice. Volunteers might teach a class, assist with Loyola Academy, coach a sport, lead retreats and/or participate in immersion trips. ASC members serve as mentors and role models for Brophy and Loyola Academy students.

The ASC commitment is for 11 months — from August through June. Volunteers will gather for an orientation retreat at the end of the summer and then will join the Brophy faculty for their back-to-school meetings before the start of classes. The ASC community will also participate in a mid-year retreat and a retreat to close the school year at the end of June. (During June, the ASC assists with immersion programs, Loyola Project and the summer camp element of Loyola Academy.)

Community Life

Beyond the work, an important element of the ASC experience is life in community. ASC members live together and are intentional about structuring time for communal meals, reflection and recreation. The program is intended for three to five alumni who have recently graduated from college. ASC volunteers serve for one academic year (11 months) and it is not expected or typical for Brophy to hire ASC volunteers after they complete their commitment; however, they are welcome to apply for open positions.