2019 University Life Summer Day of Service

We are pleased to share with that this year’s University Life Gives Back Summer Day of Service is scheduled for Wednesay, July 24, 2019. This year's program will provide staff the opportunity to make a difference and give back to community. Our theme is "University Life Gives Back". A variety of service projects (both on-site and off-site) will be available for staff to choose from and participate in.

As a result of participation in the 2019 University Life Summer Day of Service, staff will:

• Give back to the campus and community through service and volunteerism
• Put University Life core values into practice through active involvement and participation in the service projects and initiatives
• Re-connect with fellow colleagues through service and social interaction
• Re-energize self and units as we prepare for the new academic year
• Enhance awareness and understanding of the needs of special populations, through service projects, within our surrounding communities
• Recognize the value of an individual contribution to the our group’s efforts toward social change (Social Change Model of Leadership)

Day-Of Information

• Off-Campus service projects will be from 9:30am-12:30pm (includes travel time to and from campus): detailed instructions will be sent two days prior to event
• On-Campus service projects will be held from 9:30am-12:30pm; detailed instructions will be sent two days prior to event

Additional Information
We invite ALL staff within UL to donate diapers of any size (in particular need of size 2, 3 and 5). We will be creating diaper cakes for new and expecting families with donated items. Diaper cakes are easy and fun to make! All diapers and diaper cakes will be donated to the SERVE Family Shelter in Prince William County.

As we have done each year, we invite ALL staff to donate items to the Patriot Pantry. A list of needed items is available online: https://ssac.gmu.edu/patriot-pantry/ A collection box will be available in UL Central, 4211 SUB I, and in the Patriot's Lounge and Corner Pocket on July 24.

For questions, please contact Amy Snyder, Director of Special Projects at asnyder@gmu.edu.