Volunteer / Service Programs 
What is C.A.R.E.?
YOU can be a C.A.R.E. Cardinal! It is Cardinals Actively Reaching Everywhere. As a Cardinal volunteer, you will have the opportunity to connect with others while building a stronger campus and local community. A single act of kindness often leads to a lifetime of enriching experiences. Support your campus, support your community ... participate in SVSU C.A.R.E.!
Select from these on-going volunteer opportunities:
~ Habitat for Humanity ~ Alternative Breaks ~ www.1-800-Volunteer.org
~ Girl Scouts ~ Boys and Girls Club ~ Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Current Volunteer Opportunities
~Mid Michigan Children's Museum is looking for 6 students to help with "Community Shred Day". The event will take place on November 21 from 9:30am-1pm.
~Flu Clinic Volunteers: 3-6 students needed to read and color with children while waiting for flu vaccine. Dow Event Center on November 23 from 2pm-6pm.
~Sherwood Elementary Music Program: Looking for students interested in helping make decorations for school music program, from 2pm-5pm. Dates: December 9 and 16; March 24 and 29; May 10 and 17
~Boys and Girls Club Mentor Program: Volunteers are paired up with a youth from the Bay County Probate Court. As the mentor you agree to see your mentee at least once a week for 4 months. During the meeting times mentor and mentees can: play basketball, fish, go to the mall, have study hall, etc...
~ Milestones Youth Center is looking for volunteers willing to be a tutor, activity room aide, and a greeter. The program runs from September 1, 2009- June 1, 2010.
~ Marshal M. Fredricks Sculpture Museum: SVSU's sculpture museum is looking for volunteers to spend a few hours a week working in the gift shop, archives, and much more!
Volunteer Award
This year Student Life will be honoring students who complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service beginning August 1, 2009 - April 9, 2010. These students will be honored at the annual Student Life Awards Banquet. The student who completes the most hours will be awarded at $250 SVSU bookstore gift card. A volunteer application and volunteer attendance record must be on file in order to be considered for the award. Please review the documents below for more information or contact Sara.
*Questions about upcoming or current events or are you interested in volunteering, please contact Sara in Student Life to learn more at 989-964-4297.*