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Service Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities Through the Center for Student Leadership and Service

Looking for service programs and resources?  Below is a listing of opportunities supported directly by the Center.  Use the links to find additional information about each program or contact our staff for additional assistance.

Apply Now to be a part of one of these three great service opportunities!

Pay It Forward: Formerly known as ServeCorps, Pay It Forward is a service cohort of student leaders committed to instilling a life-long passion in Ohio State students for "paying it forward". This dedicated group of students enriches others' knowledge of universal needs, helps them personally connect to social issues, and provides them with the opportunity to serve their community.

To apply, click here: 2012-2013 Pay It Forward Application

Apply now for the Buck-I-Serv Advisory Board: Buck-I-Serv is a committee of ten students who work together to plan Alternative Break trips. The mission of Buck-I-Serv is to provide students with a challenging and fun opportunity to learn through direct service experiences on a substance-free, week long alternative break trips taking place around the country working on various social issues.

To apply, click here: 2012-2013 Buck-I-Serv Advisory Board Application

Internship with the Ward YMCA: Located in the Near East Side, the Ward YMCA serves a diverse population of individuals of all ages. This new internship program will assist the YMCA in providing support to the community while offering Ohio State students meaningful work experiences.

To apply, click here: Spring 2012 YMCA Internship Application

Pay It Forward - formerly the ServeCorps, is a cohort of 30 students who work closely with the Center of Student Leadership and Service to implement service-related events and programs throughout the year. The programs listed below are planned by Pay It Forward.

  • Access88 - Complementing Ohio State's land grant mission, volunteers travel to the 88 counties of Ohio to promote a message of access to higher education to elementary and junior high school students.
  • Red Party / World AIDS Day - Celebrating awareness and advocacy, this annual event features local speakers, campus resources, and student performers.
  • Battle Against Hunger - An annual food drive competition with students at the University of Michigan during Beat Michigan Week.
  • Community Commitment - Volunteering doesn’t get much bigger than this!  This annual day of service takes place during Welcome Week, leading up to the start of fall classes.
  • MLK Day of Service - Make it a day on, not a day off.  This annual day of service honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Buck-I-Serv - Ohio State’s alternative break program, Buck-I-Serv trips are weeklong community service experiences held during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

The Opportunities Listed Below are programmed through the Ohio Union and Available for Students:

  • Annual Conference on Leadership and Civic Engagement - This daylong conference, held in mid-February, is open to any student.  Attend the keynote, workshop sessions, and network with your peers.
  • Board Immersion Program - In this service cohort program, students will be connected with local non-profit a boards to experience community engagement in a new arena.
  • BuckeyeThon - Entering its 10th year, BuckeyeThon Dance Marathon is a party with a purpose benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
  • Celebration of Community Service and Scholarship - This annual awards program recognizes students, student organizations, faculty/staff, and community partners who make a different in our community.
  • Leadership and Service Clearinghouse - Looking for more leadership and service opportunities?  Search the Clearinghouse, a listing of programs from across campus.
  • Mount Leadership Society - A scholars program for first- and second-year students, Mount Leadership Society focuses on blending leadership and service.
  • Rock The Block - Sponsored by Undergraduate Student Government, this annual day of service, held in the spring, connects student volunteers with projects in the local University District.
  • Service-Learning Courses - Find academic course opportunities that connect course content with service projects that help the community.