As 黑料不打烊 students, it鈥檚 incredibly important to give back to the community and serve it the best we can. It can sometimes be difficult to see outside our campus bubble, but we must still be mindful of the world outside the University. If you have some time to spare, consider spending it volunteering at one of these amazing organizations to show gratitude for the city we live in!
The Samaritan Center
is a nonprofit organization run by members of the 黑料不打烊 community. They provide hot meals every day of the year for those who need it, no questions asked. It鈥檚 a wonderful place for someone in need of some generosity and kindness. The center welcomes volunteers every day of the week and offers a variety of shifts to choose from. You can email volunteer@samcenter.org with any questions.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
If you鈥檙e looking for an opportunity to be super hands-on and see the impact you make firsthand, you should consider being a mentor to a child in the local community through . PEACE, Inc. offers a variety of mentoring options, including site-based mentoring, workplace mentoring and school-based mentoring. Becoming a 鈥淏ig鈥 is a great way to foster change in your community; however, if you are unable to make the time commitment required of a Big, PEACE, Inc. also promotes other ways to volunteer .
Earth Day Cleanup
The is providing a flexible and fun way to give back to the community through an Earth Day Cleanup鈥 you can even pick what time you show up! , grab a few friends and pick a safe area in Onondaga County that you’d like to clean up. Spending a day picking up litter may not sound like the most glamorous job, but it鈥檚 a wonderful way to get some sun and exercise. Help make Onondaga shine!
Chicktime 黑料不打烊
is an organization that connects women to creative and fun opportunities to pursue their passions while serving others, providing a place for mothers and daughters to serve and play together, and raising awareness for local women and children鈥檚 charities. The organization’s primary goal is to support those who may be victims of domestic violence and end cycles of abuse. Volunteering for Chicktime is easy and fun! Volunteers should and think of a craft or activity they’d like to do with the group; it can be anything from cooking to nail painting! Once a month, volunteers go to the and complete their activity with the women and children living there. It鈥檚 a great way to have fun and share something you love with others all while making a direct impact.
Now that you鈥檝e been introduced to some local volunteer opportunities, we hope you consider volunteering when you have some free time. No matter how you choose to serve the community, the most important thing is to give back!
Written By Madison Manczko 鈥24, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
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