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21 Volunteerism

What is it?

Volunteerism is chosen activities that can be done through organizations, causes, or individuals to help others (Snyder & Omoto, 2008).

Why is it important?

Volunteering is an opportunity for students to engage in activities that can provide positive opportunities for themselves and others. Students can use volunteering as an opportunity to learn new things or engage in situations that they have not previously experienced (Holdsworth, 2010). Additionally, volunteering can be motivated by a student’s desire to build their resume. Volunteering alternatively has altruistic benefits that can improve student mental health (Nichol et al., 2023).

Tools You Can Use

1. The UNMC Office of Community Engagement
  • This service offers enrolled UNMC students with opportunities for student engagement
  • Provides access to student-led groups for engagement
    • American Cancer Society on Campus
    • Bridge to Care
    • Do juSTIce
    • EMPOWER
    • Fostering the Future
    • SHARING clinic

2. UNMC SOTA Opportunities

  • Keep up to date with current SOTA emails and announcement regarding volunteering opportunities
  • Access the SOTA Sharepoint folder to get more information about upcoming opportunities and to submit volunteer hours (Must be a member of UNMC SOTA to access this folder)

 

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