Joey Orfini is from The Commonwealth of Virginia. He attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. where he first learned about the importance of service in his social justice class with Mr. Andrew Turner. After high school Joey went to the University of San Diego where he studied communications and political science. An interesting fact about Joey is that he played college football for 4 years. He will be teaching computers for 1-8th grade at St. Margaret’s of Scotland in Chicago, Illinois.
Commitment Statement
I, Joey Orfini, commit myself to be an Augustinian Volunteer with a 110% “go-get-em” attitude to help and serve my community, in whatever way necessary, for the betterment of the people I am serving.
Favorite Quote
"Every Man Dies, Not Every Many Really Lives."
How did you find your love for volunteering?
I found how much fun volunteering was through University of San Diego Campus Ministry.
Favorite Song
Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Most interesting book you've read
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
If you could be any food, what would you be and why?
I'd be a protein shake because there is no better feeling than accomplishing a physical and mental challenge!
Best AV Moment, thus far
Going out on Lake Michigan with our neighbors.
What do you like most about in the new city you're living in?
The hospitality of the people who live here.