Provides students with opportunities to promote the health of both local and international communities through clinics, screenings, trainings and education.
Our organization is here to serve the community and the environment. We do this through educating people how to live in a sustainable way. We are very involved with recycling on campus as well as promoting other sustainable practices. In addition to raising awareness we participate in a variety of service activities. We hope you'll join us!!
Special Olympics is designed to give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports. With four different seasons to choose from, Athletes can participate in a wide variety of sports including, but not limited to, basketball, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, volleyball, and soccer. As a volunteer you can help coach and train the athletes while developing lifelong relationships.
Raise awareness about issues occurring in Africa and participate in fundraising efforts for non-profits such as Shine on Sierra Leone and Invisible Children.
Alternative Breaks gives students the opportunity to spend their time off school providing meaningful service. Activities include local projects, fundraising, and service trips across the country.
Community Partnerships helps students get involved in service right here in Cache Valley. Come find something that fits your schedule and interests. Places like The Boys & Girls Club, Head Start, Common Ground, English Literacy Center, and nursing homes are in constant need of volunteers. Let's get out there and help those who are nearby!
Officer Name: Ashlee Blohm
Meeting Info: Office hours from 10:30 to 11:30 Tuesday and Thursday
Friends of the Elderly is a program associated with the Val R. Christensen Service Center that provides opportunities for USU students to serve elderly people in Cache Valley.
This purpose is accomplished in two ways; either through one-on-one relationships or by participating in organized group activities held in various nursing homes and retirement communities.
The purpose of the Friends of the Elderly program is to enhance the lives of grandparents, college student volunteers, and college student leaders through relationships formed by service, love, and appreciation.
There are many benefits for those who participate in Friends of the Elderly. Through new companionships, the lives of grandparents are brightened.
Student volunteers are enriched with the opportunity to give service and to focus outside of themselves.
Student leaders who direct and supervise these programs learn and refine leadership skills in a program devoted to helping others.
The mission statement of the Friends of the Elderly is:
Through the opportunity of service and companionship, we will enrich lives, learn from experiences, and build friendships-- thereby bridging generations.
Officer Name: Kelsey Brian
Meeting Info: Thursdays at 6:30 at Williamsberg Senior Center
Raise awareness about issues occurring in Africa and participate in fundraising efforts for non-profits such as Shine on Sierra Leone and Invisible Children.
Volunteer to help build simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter. Work locally with those in need regardless of your experince level.
Project PALS is a mentoring program much like Big Brothers Big Sisters. Volunteers are matched with a child age 6-16 in Cache Valley and expected to spend time with him/her each week in either one-on-one activities or in group events which are hosted by Project PALS.
STAR stands for Students Teaching Arithmetic and Reading. A service program designed for USU students to give one-on-one tutoring in both reading and math to elementary school students in various schools in Cache Valley. STAR is a great way to get involved with USU and the community. Come be a STAR today!
The Service Learning Scholars Program helps students involve service with their academic experience. This program is a way for students to learn hands on through serving on campus and in the community. Often times the service you will do relates directly to the class you are taking making for a more applied learning experience
Do you speak Spanish? Do you want to use it to help others? Spanish Ambassadors helps in Logan with After-school programs, ESL classes, Spanish Classes, Translations and much more to come...
Officer Name: Matthew Kennedy
Meeting Info: Tuesday 8:00 pm in the Service Center
To assist the Special Olympics of Utah (SOUT) in organizing area competitions and National Special Olympic qualifying games at USU. Volunteers will recruit more volunteers, time events, organize entertainment for athletes, and prepare athletes right before the race. Events include swimming, powerlifting, qymnastics, basketball, and track and field events.
Each month, United Campus Volunteers organizes a service project. Students have a variety of projects they can be a part of throughout the school year. Examples of past projects are listed below.
The Val R. Christensen Service Center is designed to prepare students to make lifelong contributions through service and allow the opportunity for students to serve. With over 20 volunteer programs, the Service Center is also committed to promote positive attitudes, personal growth, and change, through service of the community and environment.
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