What is RUIBAL Challenge?

RUIBAL Challenge is a "freshmen only" Service Certificate Program. Freshmen Villanova students offer 3 hours of service (once a week) to the children of Our Mother of Sorrows School and St. Ignatius in West Philadelphia... Monday through Friday 3-6pm.

Purpose of RUIBAL Challenge:

• To offer children of the inner city after-school play activities that may include sports, drama, the arts, dance... just about any interest a Villanova freshmen could bring to the grammar school children, including homework help.

• To be a mentor and role model to the children of Our Mother of Sorrows school.

Benefits of the RUIBAL Challenge certificate program:

Students who complete the one semester of service will be awarded a formal certificate of achievement at a dinner for all RUIBAL Challenge volunteers; a personal sense of accomplishment that your life has enhanced the quality of the lives of children; an opportunity to get to know a group of Villanova freshmen in a unique way.

Who will be selected to serve?

We will accept applications on a first come, first serve basis.

How can I learn more?

You can attend information sessions on Tuesday, September 4, 6:00pm Stanford Second Floor Lounge, or Thursday, September 6, 6:00pm O'Dwyer first floor lounge, or you may contact William Stehl 610-519-5178 or e-mail william.stehl@villanova.edu for further information.