Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Barter

Before the first student ever walked through XJA's doors, Jim Barter was already at work.

As XJA's first Volunteer Coordinator, Jim built our volunteer program from the ground up, developing the onboarding structure, scheduling systems, and recruitment processes that make it possible for our growing community of volunteers to show up, day in and day out, for our young men. His work behind the scenes has created something lasting: a program that runs with intention, care, and the kind of quiet excellence that reflects the Jesuit spirit at its best.

This year, XJA proudly named Jim the recipient of the 2026 St. Ignatius of Loyola Volunteer Award in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to our mission.

Jim's contribution goes beyond logistics. By building the infrastructure that welcomes and supports our volunteers, he has multiplied the impact of every person who walks through our doors. Every tutor who works one-on-one with a student, every mentor who shares a meal at the table, every helping hand during Morning Meeting, all of it flows through the foundation Jim helped lay.

We are deeply grateful, Jim. Xavier Jesuit Academy would not be what it is without you.

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