Community
Service 76 KCommunity Service Information
One type of sanction given to student respondents by Judicial Panels is the imposition of specified hours of community service to be served at an on-campus and/or off-campus organization. Below is a list of suggested organizations to assist students with decisions about where to perform their community service requirements. Students also have the option of researching and selecting other organizations for their service projects, contingent upon approval by the Office of Judicial Affairs.
If imposed along with a suspension, community service is normally to be served to the Stanford community during the first quarter re-enrolled, unless an alternative place/time is specified by a Judicial Panel. Students are not allowed to volunteer for an organization in which they are already serving, nor are they permitted to receive any type of compensation (including, for example, academic credit, as well as monetary payment) or to perform their service as part of an organized group/team.
Prior to beginning service, students must contact the Judicial Affairs Administrator Eileen Varner (650-725-2485), or Judicial Advisor, for approval of the organization and the intended project. At the conclusion of the project, the Community Service Form (PDF download), which verifies the number of hours served and the type of work performed, must be completed by the student's supervisor at the organization and submitted to Eileen.
Suggested Community Service Projects
Recurring Service to Campus
Stanford Community Farm - http://www.stanford.edu/group/scfarm/
An on-campus community farm/garden. Possible work includes general gardening, weeding, pruning trees and bushes, picking vegetables, planting and watering.
SURE Escort Program - http://5sure.stanford.edu/ - (650) 725-7873
Provides a safe way home for students on campus at night. Offers rides from libraries to residents etc. Drivers needed.
Various Campus Centers and Departments
Often various campus centers and departments can use extra help.
Green Library: Green Library often can use volunteers for a number of tasks. Stop by Human Resources office in Green Library, Room 241 or call 650-723-8251.
Stanford Hospital - http://www.stanfordhospital.com/employment/volunteering/ - (650) 723-7424
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital - http://www.lpch.org/jobsVolunteering/Volunteering/ - (650) 497-8696
One Time On-Campus Service Events
These events require significant logistical support and use many campus volunteers for multiple hours over a shorter period of time. Contact the organizers directly for more information.
Stanford New Student Orientation - http://orientation.stanford.edu
Mid - late September. NSO is managed by the freshman dean's office.
Stanford Reunion Homecoming Weekend - http://www.stanfordalumni.org/erc/reunions/home.html
Late October. Reunion Homecoming is put on by the Stanford Alumni Association.
Stanford Pow-wow - http://powwow.stanford.edu
Late May. The Stanford Pow-wow is organized by the Stanford American Indian Association
Stanford Dance Marathon - http://dm.stanford.edu
Usually in February.
Stanford Relay for Life - http://stanfordcac.wordpress.com/
Usually in late May.
Stanford Community Day
Approximately every two years around late April. Community Day is coordinated by Stanford Events, Office of Public Affairs.
http://communityday.stanford.edu
http://stanfordevents.stanford.edu
Websites Posting Volunteer Opportunities
The following websites are a great resource for learning about current and on-going volunteer needs in our local community and beyond. Most of the following are direct service opportunities:
VolunteerMatch
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www.volunteermatch.org www.1-800-volunteer.org Search thousands of volunteer opportunities nationwide. |
Idealist |
www.idealist.org - Idealist also posts thousands of volunteer and internship opportunities nationwide. |
Hands on Bay Area |
www.hoba.org - Hands on Bay Area organizes over 120 direct service projects a month. |
If the organization and opportunity is a match for you, make arrangements with the volunteer coordinator, supervisor, group leader, etc. to get started. Request a time to meet and get formally oriented to the organization, the community, the people you will be working with and serving, and to your and responsibilities. Be sure to clarify expectations in regard to time commitment and duties.
Issues and Opportunities
http://haas.stanford.edu/index.php/item/436
The Issues & Opportunities section of the Haas Center website highlights local organizations in need of volunteers by topic.
Service Advising
If you are looking for an opportunity in an issue area of interest and are having trouble finding one, please drop by the BIRC on the first floor of the Haas Center for Public Service anytime M-F 10am - 5pm. Professional advising staff are available to assist you.
Haas Center for Public Service
562 Salvatierra Walk http://haas.stanford.edu
Stanford University (650) 723-0992
Stanford, CA 94305-8620 2008-2009
Please email or call (650) 725-2485, if you have questions.