Volunteer Network Programs
Bison Service Challenge
The Bison Service Challenge promotes civic engagement through service. The Bison Service challenge was established in the fall of 2009 at North Dakota State University. The Bison Service Challenge focused on Student Involvement during the first year and recorded over 30,000 hours of service completed by student groups. This year the Bison Service Challenge not only supports student involvement, but also Service-Learning in the classroom, and service done by individual students, faculty and staff. The Bison Service Challenge will always promote learning through service.Click here to learn more.
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Plunge
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Plunge is an annual Volunteer Network event where students turn a day off of school into a "day ON" of service. This event is an opportunity for all NDSU students to go out into the community to a non-profit organization to give back.
In 2013, the Volunteer Network sent 423 students to 20 non-profits in Fargo and Moorhead.
The Big Event
The Big Event takes place every Spring as an opportunity for NDSU to give back to our community, also known as "One BIG day, one BIG thanks". Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni serve at many non-profits and neighborhoods around Fargo and Moorhead throughout the day, assisting in a wide variety of tasks.
In 2012, NDSU sent over 700 students to over 80 non-profits and private homes to volunteer.
This year's BIG EVENT will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd as part of Spring Blast week.
To request volunteers or to sign up to volunteer, visit www.ndsubigevent.com.
This event is sponsored by the Alumni Association, Student Government and the Volunteer Network.
Non-Profit Opportunity Fair
Non-Profit Opportunity Fair 2013:
Thursday January 24th
10am-1pm in the Memorial Union Ballroom.
Sarah Martinsen Award
Each year the NDSU Volunteer Network honors a student with the Sarah Martinsen Outstanding Service Award. Sarah Martinsen, who was a junior at NDSU on her first STLF Pay it Forward Tour, passed away in Pensacola, Florida on March 16th 2010. Everyone who knew Sarah could tell you that she was a young woman with a passion to serve. The NDSU Volunteer Network has made a commitment to remember Sarah with this special annual award. Please help recognize volunteers who provided outstanding service in our community by nominating them for this award.
· Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013.
· The winner will be recognized at the Bison Service Challenge Ceremony on May 2nd, 2013.
Nominee criteria are as follows:
Nominee must exemplify authentic citizenship characteristics and have a strong commitment to the world around them.
Nominee must have performed numerous selfless acts of service for others throughout the community.
Nominations are to be submitted on behalf of individuals who have worked to positively impact the community through service and civic engagement.
Volunteer service may not be a paid job for the nominee.
Nomination guidelines are as follows:
Applications may be submitted by individuals, groups or agencies.
Applications must be printed, typed, or submitted electronically.
At least one letter of recommendation must be included with application.
Submissions may be dropped off at the NDSU Volunteer Network Office (120 Memorial Union) or by e-mail to NDSU.Volunteer.Network@ndsu.edu.
For more information or questions, please contact the NDSU.Volunteer.Network@ndsu.edu
download the nomination form here.
America Reads
America Reads is a 100% federally funded Work Study program that is coordinated through the Volunteer Network. This program allows Work Study students to tutor elementary aged children in local elementary schools in order to obtain their Work Study Grant. They are paid an hourly rate set by the America Reads Coordinator. The wage rate is set at $10.00/hour.
Drives/Fundraisers
The NDSU Volunteer Network works with several different organizations during the year to gather donation items. Some of these drives consist of events such as Fill the Dome, Dress for Success, and many more. If you are interested in having a drive on campus please contact the Volunteer Network to learn more!
