Civic Engagement and Volunteer Programs

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We provide information on volunteer opportunities in the community and on-campus. Check out our Events page for an up-to-date listing of local events that need volunteers. Or search our Community Opportunities page to find descriptions of local organizations with on-going projects. Explore specific types of volunteer opportunitiesthrough the Fact Sheets. Or you can add your name to our listserv, and we'll keep you posted on the latest volunteer news and events.

If you've just started thinking about volunteering and using some of your extra time to make the world a better place, then consider the following. . .

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Volunteer service should:
• Be purposeful, thoughtful, engaging.
• Be undertaken with respect and sensitivity.
• Be undertaken freely.
• Be honorable activities that contribute to creating a culture of service.
• Be viewed as a developmental and learning opportunity.
• Contribute toward building an inclusive community.
• Contribute toward the well being of the community.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SERVICES
• Personal advising for individuals and groups.
• Publications about community opportunities.
• A contact list of agencies/organizations seeking volunteers.
• Help with advertising and group recognition.
• Event planning and assistance.
• An annual fair on campus with over 70 organizations seeking volunteers.
• Special projects.
• The Volunteer ListServ.
• Web page with campus and community events.
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To subscribe to the BU Volunteer Programs Listserv:
Send an email to LISTSERV@listserv.binghamton.edu -
in the message body of the email type: subscribe OCCVOL-L email address Name, Example: subscribe OCCVOL-L bz12345@binghamton.edu John Doe

Organizations that would like to be included on the OCC Volunteer Programs website can fill out this form: Organization Form

For questions about community service, come to the Volunteer Programs Office located in the Campus Life office, UUEast-145. Meet with our staff or send an email to mbwillis@binghamton.edu we'll be glad to help!