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Giving back to the community and helping others are strongly focused on at Alfred State, and as a result, the college has a number of events planned for National Volunteer Week April 10-16.
Giving back to the community and helping others are strongly focused on at Alfred State, and as a result, the college has a number of events planned for National Volunteer Week April 10-16.
Most notably, the college’s Office of Health and Wellness Services will sponsor a Foodlink mobile food pantry to combat hunger and food insecurity from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, April 15 at St. Jude Chapel on campus adjacent to the University Police Department. Foodlink will be providing free access to essential food items to anyone in need from the surrounding area. Food will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis during this one-day-only event, and no income or residency restrictions will be enforced.
All are welcome to help in creating comfort bags in the Student Leadership Center now through April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. These comfort bags are for victims and survivors who come to local shelters and rape crisis centers seeking support because of sexual or interpersonal violence. Alfred State has pledged to fill 75 bags in this SUNY-wide effort, titled “SUNY’s Got Your Back,” with donations provided through the New York State Police and JM Murray. The college is accepting donated sweatpants, sweatshirts, T-shirts, or money to purchase these items.
A virtual US Peace Corps information session will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. This is an opportunity to learn more about this two-year international volunteer opportunity and how your skills can make a difference. Utilize the contact information below to get the Web link to join the session from any location.
A Volunteer Management Workshop will take place at the Student Leadership Center from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 for area professionals and students. The agenda will feature networking, information sharing, and speakers sharing content relevant to enhancing an organization’s volunteer capacity and resources. Carol Wood, director of 2-1-1 HELPLINE of the Institute for Human Services, will be a featured speaker of this ongoing professional development series. Pre-registration is required.
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host a Human Services Career Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 in the Allegany Room in the Central Dining Hall. This is a valuable chance to explore internship, career, and community service opportunities with local and regional non-profit and human service organizations.
Lastly, the second annual Spring into Action Day of Service will take place from 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon Saturday, April 16. Service projects will occur in Alfred, Hornell, Wellsville, and in other nearby communities. The purpose is to serve alongside partners in Steuben and Allegany counties in community service and relationship building activities. Examples of past projects include trail cleanup in area state parks, renovation of town parks, and preparation of Little League fields.
For more information about National Volunteer Week and how students and the public can get involved, contact civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.