Student Community Services

Volunteer Programs

Within SCS, there are ten volunteer programs that organize events ranging from helping the homeless to helping the environment. SCS hosts annual events such as See the Need Week, Homelessness Awareness Week, and Change the Status Quo, a one day conference designed to give students tangible tools to be effective advocates for social change.

Choose any of the programs below for more information.

Best Friends Make a new friend by being paired up with an adult who has a developmental disability and spend time doing activities with them during the school year.

Beyond Shelter Volunteer at shelters with adults and children of the local homeless community and help raise awareness through See the Need Week and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Environmental Council Help beautify the environment through action, awareness and activities such as beach cleanups, tree planting and Earth Day.

LOOK Do you know a second language or would you like to learn one? If so, join us in teaching children at local elementary schools about different languages and cultures around the world.

Poly Paws Bring the joy of companionship to animals by spending time with them at local shelters, raising awareness of animal rights and raising funds for animal protection efforts.

Raise the Respect Join us in promoting world peace and human rights through fundraising events, film screenings, education workshops, advocacy and more.

Senior Services Be a friend and enrich the lives of senior citizens at local senior homes through visits, dances and game nights.

Students for
Health and Well-Being Make lives healthier and happier for children and senior citizens through exercise, nutrition and health education activities.

Youth Challenge Be a mentor to a local at-risk youth and provide them with the motivation and tools needed to succeed in life.

Youth Programs Enhance a child’s life through local after school tutoring programs, cultural craft fairs and recreational activities for low-income youth. Be a friend and role model by playing games and hanging out with local foster youth.

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