Service Programs
The Office of Student Leadership and Service is here to help all members of our campus community discover the power of service. We promote civic engagement and active global citizenship among our students, faculty and staff.
If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, you have come to the right place!
Service Opportunities and Agency Links
Leadership and Service Calendar
List of Service Ideas and Projects
Volunteer Opportunity Listserve
Grant Opportunities for Service (Youth Service America)
Opportunities Include:
MeredithREADS
MeredithREADS is a partnership with Motheread, Inc. through which volunteers go to elementary schools to work on literacy skills one-on-one with local children. All volunteers are trained and use the Motheread curriculum. The time commitment is approximately one hour a week for two semesters. Upcoming trainings will be held in September.
MeredithREADS Registration and Information
SPLASH! into Meredith
Splash is a one-time service experience that will give you the opportunity to meet new students, have fun, and make a difference in the world. On Saturday August 21, 2010 we will have two service opportunities to participate in and a fun-filled afternoon of activities in the courtyard including a picnic lunch. Service project will include packaging meals with NC State for Stop Hunger Now and helping the Food Bank of Eastern and Central NC with work in their warehouse.
SPLASH Registration and Information
Service Mini-Grants
The Office of Student Leadership and Service now provides funding for service projects. Students, faculty/staff, classes, or student organizations are eligible to submit an application for up to $100 in funding for a service project.
Service and Philanthropy Form
Are you interested in coordinating a service project or raising fund for a commuity agency? Be sure to fill out our Service and Philanthropy form for approval.
Service and Philanthropy Registration Form
Service Break Trips
Do something different during you break. To prepare Meredith students for their roles as global citizens, the Office of Student Leadership and Service coordinates intensive service opportunities, both domestic and abroad. We are always looking for student participants, student leaders and faculty/staff chaperones. Past trips have included Turtle Island Preserve, Mississippi, and Belize. Contact us if you are interested in helping coordinate or participating in a service break trip.
Community Impact Award
The Community Impact Award will be given annually to the Meredith student who has exhibited an exemplary level of dedication to civic engagement and who has had a deep and lasting impact on Meredith College and the community. She will have strongly embraced Meredith's mission of global citizenship and service to others. This student will consistently have been a voice for community action in the classroom, in campus organizations, and in her world.
Nominators will be asked to complete a nomination form and a letter of recommendation.
Other
In general, here are some ways in which we can help you:
- guidance on volunteer opportunities, service projects and events.
- resources on service-related events and relevant service issues.
- opportunities for campus organizations to collaborate on service projects.
- an annual Fall Volunteer Fair with representatives from area community agencies.
- cross-cultural and international service opportunities.
- information regarding student conferences relating to service.
