Health and wellness
Help with Pre-Arrival COVID Protocols
Volunteers are needed this weekend to confirm students’ negative pre-arrival COVID documentation, distribute COVID testing tubes, and distribute move-in bracelets. Please note, volunteers must be fully compliant with University vaccination requirements to participate. A volunteer training is recorded and will be provided.Volunteer Position DescriptionsArrival Paperwork Verification – Volunteers will be trained to review student pre-arrival…
Read MoreSouth African Non-Profit Seeks Remote Intern
Inkululeko is a non-profit organization that empowers South African township youth through its programs and community support. Make your positive impact through this Spring 2022 remote, volunteer internship as a social media/fundraising strategist. Responsibilities include showcasing the work of Inkululeko through social media and other platforms; collaborating with board members on priority tasks; devising high-impact…
Read MoreBe a Peer Educator
Be a Peer Educator Peer Educators work in health promotion at the Barnes Center at The Arch and are a group of undergraduate students who provide health and wellness information to the campus community. Peer Educators are held to a high standard in their role and act as liaisons that connect their peers to an…
Read MoreEmpowered!
Colette van Olden helped to set up, teach, and breakdown a training with Empower the Girls. The program teaches women to be self-aware and prepared. It goes over the fundamentals of safety and moves in case of attack. “Working in this program, I have not only been able to empower others, but also empower myself,”…
Read MoreWhen You Need Him Most
Matthew Sala is a Crew Chief, a Driver, and a mentor for new members of Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA). “Volunteering with SUA has profoundly impacted my idea of what it means to engage with the community,” Matthew said. “Providing care for SU/ESF students and faculty in their times of greatest need has shown me how…
Read MoreCommunity Building
Last year Brianna Hui ’22 was a resident advisor in Dall Hall. It was her job to ensure the safety and wellbeing of 40+ residents and also to create a community on the floor. “Being an RA is not a clock in and out situation,” according to Brianna. “Students can need me for help anytime.…
Read MoreOttoTHON! For the Kids!
Erica Daley ‘24 was a member of this year’s OttoTHON Leadership Program. First year students raise money, advertise, promote, and organize OttoTHON–a 12 hour dance marathon that benefits the children at Upstate Golisano Hospital. Erica said, “I am so thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with other dedicated first year students to help the children…
Read MoreCommunity Garden Work
Yasmin Nayrouz ‘24 helped out at a gardening event at a local church, an event sponsored by the Student Association. “This was such a great day, and I’m so glad I volunteered!” said Yasmin. “We were able to help set up a new garden at a local church, which they plan to give people in…
Read MoreBecome a Health Ambassador
Health Ambassadors help promote a community that stays well and minimizes the impact of COVID-19 on campus. Volunteers are trained to share information about the Stay Safe Pledge and best practices in public health guidelines. For more information and to complete the volunteer form, visit: https://ese.syr.edu/bewell/health-ambassadors.
Read MoreEat Your Veggies!
We are looking forward to kicking off the school year and our upcoming Slow Food events! To start the year off, we want to make everyone aware of our partnership with Common Thread Community Farm based in Madison, NY. Each fall, we partner with them to provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to support the local…
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