Tag Archives: volunteering

Student Engagement Awards Night

Posted on April 26, 2021 by lynnmayo21

Getting involved on campus during college can sound overwhelming. College is hard enough why should I add more stuff to my plate? There are so many benefits to getting involved on campus. Benefits of getting involved include finding new interests, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life at USG, Student Event | Tagged service, social work, Student Ambassadors, Student Event, Student Experience, Student Life, volunteering | Leave a comment

Shifting Perspectives

Posted on October 30, 2018 by USG

Two summers ago, I decided to volunteer at the Veteran’s Administration in Washington, DC. I was placed in the CLC, or Community Living Center, the long-term rehabilitation and nursing home within the VA. Although the VA sometimes gets poor marks … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Fitness & Wellness, Uncategorized, Work Experience | Tagged Nursing, the Universities at Shady Grove, University of Maryland School of Nursing, VA, Veterans' Administration, volunteering | Leave a comment

I’m calling YOU to volunteer!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by USG

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a relaxing spring break. Today, I wanted to highlight a local non-profit organization, Gaithersburg HELP. Just down the street from USG, this food pantry helps Gaithersburg residents with basic needs assistance, transportation assistance, and … Continue reading →

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IT’S ALL FREE

Posted on February 22, 2018 by USG

In this week’s issue, I was immediately drawn to this volunteering opportunity and wanted to share with you. Continue reading →

Posted in Campus Activities, Uncategorized | Tagged Community Service, conference, expo, Food, opportunity, real world, volunteering | Leave a comment

I don’t hear the voices. I AM THE VOICE.

Posted on March 30, 2017 by USG

The takeaway is, APPLY, APPLY, APPLY …. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Activities, Life at USG, Uncategorized | Tagged fun, involvement, learning, Money for College, real world, school, Student Life, volunteering, work | Leave a comment

Active Citizens

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Christine

Have you heard of Alternative Breaks? It enables students to participate in short-term service-learning experiences that challenge social, political and economic structures of our global community. I’ve been part of this community for several years now, and I love it! I … Continue reading →